Health
Welkom Residents Demand End To Water Crisis And Sewage Spills
The community of Welkom in the Free State is facing a crisis as they have been without running water for three weeks, with raw sewage flowing through their streets. This…
‘Vapes are safe alternatives to smoking’ — and other lies they tell us –
ZK: What are some of the key provisions in the new Tobacco…
Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study
Childhood cancer survivors face a higher risk of developing severe cases of…
Filling the void on vaccine policy with evidence-backed information
The Department of Health and Human Services recently made significant changes to…
Stinkwater Residents Live Along Streets Overflowing With Sewage
Residents of Stinkwater near Hammanskraal in the north of Pretoria are living…
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Female & Guardian | Newborns still dying needlessly in South Africa –
This decline in antenatal care bookings is concerning, as it is a crucial step in ensuring the health and well-being…
1 in 10 asthma cases can be avoided with a better urban environment, large-scale study finds
A recent study conducted by researchers from Karolinska Institutet as part of a major EU collaboration has revealed the impact…
ASGCT news: Baby KJ and the dream of personalized gene editing
The gene therapy field has seen a breakthrough with the news of a highly photogenic infant receiving a custom CRISPR…
Motsoaledi Claims U.S Funding Cuts Have Not Derailed HIV Programme
South Africa is facing a significant challenge in its HIV programme following the withdrawal of PEPFAR funding in January. Health…
Female & Guardian | African women at higher risk of preeclampsia – a dangerous pregnancy complication –
We also need to raise awareness about preeclampsia and the importance of early detection and treatment. Education is key in…
A new dental flosser enables at-home stress monitoring
The field of stress monitoring has taken a revolutionary step forward with the development of a new dental floss pick…
Day 1 at ASGCT: Missing scientists, a gene editing failure, and a gene editing first
The atmosphere at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cell and Gene Therapy in New Orleans was somewhat…
Have Your Say On The Governance Of NHI Fund
South Africans have until 6 June to submit comments on the proposed regulations for the governance of the National Health…
Tiger Brands offers first settlement in deadly listeriosis outbreak case –
The outbreak of listeriosis seven years ago was one of the largest in the world. South Africa's largest food producer,…
Long working hours may alter brain structure, preliminary findings suggest
Long working hours have long been associated with negative health effects, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and mental health issues.…