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…

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KZN Family Still Searching For Missing Patient After 7 Years 

Still searching for answers Despite these efforts, Deliwe Mchunu is still left…

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Dementia Patients At Risk As Families Struggle Without Support

However, more needs to be done to support families dealing with dementia…

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GRNMA leadership finally apologises to Health Minister, reaffirms commitment to dialogue

GRNMA Leadership Apologizes to Health Minister, Commits to Constructive Dialogue The leadership…

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To Vaccinate Or Not: What Drives Parents’ Choices

Despite the challenges faced by parents in accessing vaccines and misinformation surrounding…

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Lifestyle

  Against All Odds: Monica Kafui’s Triumphant Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse

Accra, Ghana — In a story that echoes resilience, sacrifice,…

My stepmother wants to hand over my dad’s company to my stepsister

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Health benefits of pawpaw

Pawpaw boosts digestion, immunity and heart…

Don’t worry about ‘push gifts’ — Dr Boakye

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My wife wets our bed all the time and it’s getting out of hand

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Early-onset cancer rates rise for multiple types among Americans under 50

The incidence of early-onset cancers in the United States is on the rise, with breast, colorectal, endometrial, pancreatic, and kidney…

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The pain of even ‘mild’ cases of measles, pertussis, and more

These personal stories serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of vaccinations. They highlight the real-life consequences of vaccine-preventable…

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Lab-on-a-chip devices offer home tests for stress and cardiac issues

The University of Cincinnati engineers have introduced a groundbreaking device to aid in the diagnosis of depression and anxiety. The…

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First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA

Teal Health, a medical device company, has made a significant breakthrough with the approval of the first cervical cancer testing…

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A Tale Of Twins Born A Month Apart

After giving birth to her daughter, Philasande Mbutuma (30) from Kraaifontein in Cape Town experienced a strange movement in her…

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Study evaluates medical advice from AI chatbots and other sources

A recent study conducted by a team of AI and medical researchers from the U.K. and the U.S. has raised…

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UnitedHealth faces Medicare Advantage challenges rivals have overcome

UnitedHealth Group, the largest health insurance and services conglomerate in the United States, has recently faced unexpected financial challenges in…

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Women non-smokers still around 50% more likely than men to develop COPD, research finds

Study Finds Women Non-Smokers 50% More Likely Than Men to Develop COPD Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain According to a recent…

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CDC suggests RSV vaccine, antibodies reduced infant hospitalizations

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a significant decrease in hospitalizations for respiratory…

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‘I Didn’t Know I Was Born With HIV’

Saidy Brown and Tay Luree's stories shed light on the struggles faced by young people living with HIV in South…

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