Health
Five senior Gauteng officials fired over COVID-era Anglo Ashanti hospital corruption
The Gauteng government has taken decisive action against corruption within the Gauteng Departments of Health and Infrastructure Development. Following their implication in the Anglo Ashanti Hospital corruption scandal, five out…
Rural areas need community health workers — and so does the NHI
Community Health Workers: Bridging the Gap in Rural Healthcare In the remote…
Review finds women health sector leaders good for a nation’s wealth, health, innovation, ethics
Women leaders in the health sector play a crucial role in a…
RFK Jr. likely to be HHS secretary after winning Cassidy’s support
After a tense confirmation process, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on track…
No more 24-hour health services for some Mangaung residents
Healthcare services in Mangaung have recently faced a significant change, with some…
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Gogo Manzini recovering after 6 reconstructive surgeries in Turkey
Gogo Manzini's Transformation Journey: From Skin Lightening to Reconstructive Surgeries…
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Police interactions can increase epigenetic age in youth of color
New research conducted by the University of Minnesota has shed light on the impact of negative interactions with police on…
STAT Wunderkind James Diao on race and clnical algorithms
The murder of George Floyd in 2020 ignited a nationwide conversation about racial equity in the United States. This discussion…
Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon
Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among women, with over 2 million cases diagnosed worldwide in 2022. This disease…
How breast milk can help fight climate change –
Breastfeeding is an essential component of public health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. A new proposal aims to revolutionize the…
Electric fans fail to lower core body temperature of seniors during heat waves, study finds
A recent study conducted by a team of physiologists at the University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit…
One researcher on why drafting new rules on ultra-processed foods is so hard
What can individuals do in the meantime to make healthier choices? Individuals can start by focusing on a whole-food, plant-based…
Angry workers disrupt health services in Botshabelo over contract terminations
Healthcare workers in Botshabelo, Mangaung, are up in arms following the termination of 1300 contracts by Free State Health MEC…
Here’s where women in SA are most likely to be murdered –
Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a major issue in South Africa, with the latest statistics showing that seven women…
Face-conforming LED mask shows 340% improved efficacy in deep skin elasticity
The latest innovation in skincare technology comes in the form of a face-conforming surface lighting micro-LED (FSLED) mask, developed by…
STAT Morning Rounds: Lassa fever, ultra-processed foods
Lassa fever, a deadly virus spread by a rodent called the multimammate rat, claimed a life in Iowa recently. This…