Health
GPS ignites independence in older adult drivers
GPS technology has revolutionized the way we navigate our world, and a recent study suggests that it could have significant benefits for older adults. According to research published in the…
FDA cuts in tobacco control may worsen chronic disease, experts say
The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products has been under fire from various…
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy In Crisis After USAID Funding Cuts
I wore oversized clothes to hide my curves and bind my chest…
Blaming the wrong girl for getting pregnant –
It is crucial to challenge these harmful beliefs and stigma surrounding teenage…
Medicinal cannabis linked to long-term benefits in health-related quality of life
Medicinal cannabis has been a topic of increasing interest in recent years,…
Lifestyle
311 Likes And Dislikes (The Only List You’ll Need)
Knowing someone's likes and dislikes can be a great way…
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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…
Parents left with questions after pesticide-linked deaths of children in Naledi
Otlotleng Msimango has been struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of her son, Njabulo, who was one…
Work, cost of living are causing an ‘avalanche of stress’ in South Africa –
The survey conducted by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) sheds light on the deteriorating mental health conditions…