Health
What’s in Trump’s tax-cut bill: Medicaid cuts, rural health fund, ACA
The House Republicans made a significant move on Thursday by passing President Trump's tax bill, which includes groundbreaking health provisions. The vote ended with a close margin of 218-214, with…
Welkom Residents Demand End To Water Crisis And Sewage Spills
The community of Welkom in the Free State is facing a crisis…
‘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…
Lifestyle
Why are we so negative? An expert answers
Do you ever find yourself dwelling on a negative comment…
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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.…
Mental health care may be harder to obtain after HHS rule reversal
Despite having coverage for mental health services, she found that many providers either did not accept insurance or had long…
90% Of South Africans With Mental Illness Go Without Care
South Africa is facing a high burden of mental health disorders, driven by various factors such as childhood trauma, poverty,…
The proportion of people 50+ with HIV has doubled in 10 years –
With the success of South Africa's HIV treatment program, which is the largest in the world, there has been a…
Measles virus detected in Houston wastewater before cases were reported
An innovative outbreak detection program has made a significant breakthrough in tracking disease-causing viruses in wastewater. The program successfully identified…
Burning questions remain on Trump drug price executive order
President Trump's executive order on lowering drug prices has sent shockwaves through the pharmaceutical industry, leaving leaders scrambling to understand…
Kliptown Residents Fear Health Hazards Of Using Chemical Toilets For 20 Years
Residents of Kliptown in Soweto have been enduring inhumane conditions for over two decades, living with plastic chemical non-flush toilets…
What’s a healthy amount of sleep? Research shows it differs from one country to another
A recent study conducted by the University of British Columbia has found that the optimal amount of sleep required for…
Trump says he will sign ‘most-favored nation’ order in bid to lower drug prices
President Trump announced on Sunday that he plans to sign an executive order to base U.S. drug prices on the…
Study directly links ultra-processed foods to poor health
A recent groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at McMaster University has shed light on the detrimental effects of consuming ultra-processed…