Health
How forensic pathologists play a key role in tracking disease and supporting public health
Forensic pathologists are often portrayed in a dark and mysterious light, focusing solely on death and criminal investigations. However, their role extends far beyond that, as highlighted in a recent…
Senate tax bill, anti-vax rhetoric, lung cancer
The use of swear words in journalism has always been a controversial…
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…
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Europe’s population is adapting better to cold than to heat, study shows
A recent study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has shed light on how Europe has been…
Medicaid cuts, stroke risk, maternal mortality
Overall, the study highlighted the need for better access to care and resources for all populations, especially those in underserved…
Child Rape Survivors And Their Families Struggle To Get Support
Rape is a heinous crime that unfortunately affects many children in South Africa. Statistics from Statistics South Africa show that…
The six-monthly anti-HIV jab could end Aids in SA by 2032 –
The groundbreaking results of a recent study have raised hopes for the end of AIDS in South Africa by 2032.…
Wastewater surveillance study suggests onsite monitoring could aid efforts against disease spread
Wastewater surveillance has proven to be a valuable tool in monitoring community health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent…
Public health leaders talk of regrets and trust in misinformation age
Trump administration has had a significant impact on public health agencies across the country, with funding cuts and job losses…
‘Doctors Left Scissors Inside Me,’ Claims EC Woman After Operation
An Eastern Cape woman, Nomveliso Nqeketho, and her family are seeking answers from the health department after a traumatic incident…
Pooled data suggest relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure—at least in the short term
Relaxation techniques have long been touted as a potential way to lower high blood pressure, even if only in the…
RFK Jr. Senate hearing, Measles in Texas, Medicare rates
STAT, a leading source of health and medical news, has announced a significant price cut for their annual subscription. This…
Durban Clinic Requests Patients Purchase Their Own
Patients at Commercial City Clinic in Durban Central are facing numerous challenges in accessing quality healthcare services. One of the…