Health
SA plans anti-HIV jab roll-out at hundreds of clinics by April –
Subedar says Sahpra has indicated that it could register the medicine as early as October, but she cautions that this is dependent on the regulator receiving all necessary paperwork from…
KZN Family Still Searching For Missing Patient After 7 Years
Still searching for answers Despite these efforts, Deliwe Mchunu is still left…
Dementia Patients At Risk As Families Struggle Without Support
However, more needs to be done to support families dealing with dementia…
GRNMA leadership finally apologises to Health Minister, reaffirms commitment to dialogue
GRNMA Leadership Apologizes to Health Minister, Commits to Constructive Dialogue The leadership…
To Vaccinate Or Not: What Drives Parents’ Choices
Despite the challenges faced by parents in accessing vaccines and misinformation surrounding…
Lifestyle
Against All Odds: Monica Kafui’s Triumphant Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse
Accra, Ghana — In a story that echoes resilience, sacrifice,…
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Mental health apps show cost savings, boost adoption case
The development of digital mental health treatments has been a growing area of interest, with companies creating FDA-cleared apps for…
Junior Doctors Battle Burnout And Unsafe Working Conditions
The plight of junior doctors in South Africa is a serious issue that needs urgent attention. The Health Professions Council…
Why so many newborns and foetuses are abandoned in landfills and the veld –
The issue of abandoned newborns and foetuses in South Africa is a heartbreaking reality that continues to plague the country.…
Cuts to food stamps linked to rising food insecurity and declining health for millions of Americans
Food insecurity and poor physical health have been on the rise following the end of federal pandemic-era emergency assistance programs,…
IUD guidance, vaccine approval, NIH grants
The study, published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, followed over 2,000 adults who had been hospitalized for…
Hypertension, A Silent Epidemic Affecting Millions In South Africa
Rayner emphasizes the importance of preventative measures and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of hypertension and other related conditions.…
Got pruney fingers? Here’s the scientific skinny to explain it
Swimming season is in full swing, and as you take a dip in the water, you may notice your fingers…
ASGCT news: Chatter about Vinay Prasad, and newborn screening
The American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) conference is currently buzzing with discussions surrounding Baby KJ and the…
Loss of lung capacity begins between the ages of 20 and 25, study suggests
A groundbreaking study conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in partnership with the Clínic-IDIBAPS has shed light…
FDA approves Novavax Covid vaccine after delay
The Food and Drug Administration has officially approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine, albeit with certain restrictions that differentiate it from its…