Health
Senate tax bill, anti-vax rhetoric, lung cancer
The use of swear words in journalism has always been a controversial topic. One notable instance of this was in a First Opinion essay on STAT, where the word "bullshit"…
Circadian disruption by night light linked to multiple cardiovascular outcomes
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from…
Why this activist is putting her body on the line for Americans with disabilities
Latoya Maddox, a disability rights activist, found herself at the center of…
A personal reflection on building a more inclusive and empowering future
Patient education plays a crucial role in empowering patients with knowledge to…
RFK Jr. vaccine recommendations, esketamine
The health and medicine industry is constantly evolving, with new discoveries and…
Lifestyle
WATCH: TikTok ASMR trend heads to the massage studio in SA
ASMR, short for autonomous sensory meridian response, has made its…
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Millions could lose no-cost preventive services if SCOTUS upholds ruling
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been instrumental in providing millions of Americans with access to free preventive health services.…
D.C. Diagnosis: RFK Jr.’s shifting rhetoric, Trump’s drug-price plan
As we enter the spring season in Washington, DC, it's time to start thinking about planting your garden. If you're…
Gauteng Health’s Cost-cutting Measures Could Leave Patients Waiting Over 4 Months For Care
Without sessional doctors and reduced commuted overtime, junior doctors will have to pick up the slack. This could lead to…
South Africa has an emerging youth vaping ‘crisis’ –
Additionally, the use of e-cigarettes has been associated with an increased risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as…
A changing climate may jeopardize global blood supply
A recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the…
HHS secretary RFK Jr.: U.S. autism cases climbing at ‘alarming rate’
Kennedy Jr. Urges Comprehensive Studies to Identify Autism Causes In a recent statement, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed…
US Funding Cuts Highlight Fragile Global Health System
The inauguration of U.S. President Trump for his second term on January 20, 2025, marked a significant shift in global…
Scientists urge mattress manufacturers to act
Research suggests children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals from their mattresses while…
Vaccine advisory panel meets, avoiding conflict with RFK Jr.
The meeting of vaccine advisers, long targeted by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., took place on Tuesday without any…
Meat or veg? Plant-based protein is linked to a longer life
A recent global study conducted by experts at the University of Sydney has revealed a fascinating connection between plant-based protein…