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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‘Non-industrialized’ style diet can reduce risk of chronic disease
The importance of a healthy diet in preventing chronic diseases cannot be overstated. A recent study has shown that adopting…
Trump communications freeze, DEI ban hit FDA, CDC, NIH
The recent conference in San Francisco, which was supposed to bring together scientists and federal research officials to discuss the…
Some junior doctors struggle to find jobs, but aspiring medics are not deterred
The struggle of junior doctors in South Africa to secure employment with the National Department of Health after completing their…
US college graduates live an average of 11 years longer than those who never finish high school, study finds
The latest analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington's School of Medicine…
Overreaction to SCOTUS ban on race fueling diversity loss at medical schools
Medical schools across the United States are facing challenges in diversifying their classes following a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative…
Smoking cannabis in the home can increase odds of detectable levels in children
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego has shed light on the potential risks…
Sex vs. gender science, Supreme Court, etc.
's anti-vaccine group sues Facebook for defamation, The Guardian Early Career Are you a young scientist looking to kickstart your…
Patients lives at risk as doctors refuse to work extra overtime without pay
South Africa’s public health system is facing a crisis as doctors refuse to work additional overtime without compensation. This issue…
Prehabilitation shows promise in improving health, reducing complications after surgery
Prehabilitation, also known as prehab, is gaining recognition for its potential to improve surgical outcomes. A recent study published in…
Trump administration abruptly cancels scientific meetings, panels
In a surprising turn of events, several scientific gatherings and panels across federal science agencies were abruptly canceled on Wednesday.…