Health
Low Screening, Weak Referrals And High HIV Rates Drive Cervical Cancer In South Africa
Low screening coverage, late diagnoses, high HIV prevalence, and limited access to treatment and vaccines are driving cervical cancer cases and deaths in South Africa. The country has a cervical…
Professor screw it, let’s do it –
Francois Venter is not your typical full professor. In fact, he shies…
Early bedtimes are associated with more physical activity
A recent study led by Monash University has revealed that going to…
HHS to continue funding cancer prevention, tracking in states
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced the renewal of…
Can sweets be addictive? First validated tool aims to measure the behavior
Sweets addiction is a real and measurable phenomenon that affects many individuals…
Lifestyle
Recipe of the day: Baked mushroom brown rice
Indulge in the deep, rich flavors of baked mushroom brown…
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Some disposable vapes may release higher amounts of toxic metals than traditional cigarettes
The rise in popularity of brightly colored, inexpensive disposable electronic cigarettes and vapes has raised concerns about the potential health…
Global progress on childhood vaccinations is slowing down
Childhood vaccination coverage has seen significant progress since 1980, but a recent study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning…
Why 100% fruit juice should come with a sugar warning label –
Sprite and Fanta both contain less sugar than Coke, but still have more than the juices we compared. “Coke is…
Repeated exposure to wildfires can incrementally increase heart failure risk
Wildfire smoke exposure has been linked to an increased risk of heart failure (HF), particularly in older adults, women, and…
Key Medicare Advantage player pivots from artery testing to bitcoin
Semler Scientific, a company known for its popular medical device used to detect artery blockages in older Americans, has recently…
Patients Wait A Month To Fix Broken Bones At Bophelong Hospital In Mahikeng
Patients with fractures admitted to Bophelong Hospital in Mahikeng, North West, are facing a healthcare crisis as they experience repeated…
AI chatbot safeguards fail to prevent spread of health disinformation, study reveals
Large Language Models Vulnerable to Malicious Use as Health Disinformation Chatbots A recent study has shed light on the potential…
Abortions rose in 2024 due to telehealth prescriptions, report finds
The number of abortions in the U.S. has once again increased in 2024, despite bans and restrictions in many states.…
How Community Champions Are Strengthening The Response To TB
By Candy Jacobs, TB Proof Every day, 148 people in South Africa die from tuberculosis (TB). TB is a preventable…
Daily almond snack improves health of people with metabolic syndrome
A recent study conducted by scientists at Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute and the OSU College of Health has…