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…
Lifestyle
Gogo Manzini recovering after 6 reconstructive surgeries in Turkey
Gogo Manzini's Transformation Journey: From Skin Lightening to Reconstructive Surgeries…
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Heart disease, redlining, LA fire patients
The research, published in Hepatology, followed 50 patients with obesity and cirrhosis who underwent bariatric surgery. After a year, the…
Aspiring nurses warned against bogus colleges
The issue of bogus nursing colleges in South Africa is becoming increasingly concerning, with many prospective students being lured in…
Cancer ‘gold rush,’ birth control access, etc
Are you looking for your daily dose of health and medicine news? Look no further than STAT's free newsletter Morning…
RFK Jr. disclosures show biotech investments, book advances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee to lead the health department, has recently disclosed his financial investments, employment details,…
Intermittent fasting is an effective alternative to traditional diets, study finds
Intermittent fasting has become a popular dietary approach due to its potential metabolic benefits. However, there has been ongoing debate…
Senate Democrats preview vaccine arguments for RFK Jr. hearings
Senate Democrats recently held a crucial roundtable discussion with public health experts to address the importance of vaccines and prepare…
Frequent social media use tied to higher levels of irritability
A recent survey conducted by researchers from the Center for Quantitative Health at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School…
Has Trump administration pause on health, science affected you?
The Trump administration has recently implemented a temporary freeze on a number of federal health and science agency activities. This…
From high-altitude hiking to sleep apnea, study explores impacts on male fertility
Male fertility is a topic of growing concern, with a recent study suggesting that medical conditions like sleep apnea may…
abortion pill, the FDA’s DEI, overdose rates study
This disparity is not new. Black Americans have long faced higher rates of overdose deaths, often due to systemic issues…