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‘Vapes are safe alternatives to smoking’ — and other lies they tell us –
ZK: What are some of the key provisions in the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill? LAY: The Bill is really comprehensive. It will make it illegal…
Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study
Childhood cancer survivors face a higher risk of developing severe cases of…
Filling the void on vaccine policy with evidence-backed information
The Department of Health and Human Services recently made significant changes to…
Stinkwater Residents Live Along Streets Overflowing With Sewage
Residents of Stinkwater near Hammanskraal in the north of Pretoria are living…
Scientifically grounded recommendations for stretching published for the first time
The field of stretching has long been shrouded in controversy and myths,…
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Ageing Hospital Infrastructure Leaves Gauteng Patients In The Cold As Winter Bites
As the winter season takes hold in Gauteng, concerns have been raised by patients at various public hospitals regarding freezing…
Black coffee linked to lower risk of death
Coffee consumption has always been a popular daily habit for many people around the world. While most of us enjoy…
Humana boosting wellness visits for Medicare Advantage profits
Humana's Strategy for Boosting Medicare Advantage Profitability A central theme in Humana’s plan for boosting Medicare Advantage profitability in the…
Early-life weight gain boosts adult height without increasing obesity risk, study shows
Children facing undernutrition often struggle with stunted growth and long-term health issues. However, a new study from the University of…
HHS plans ‘bold, edgy’ campaign on ultra-processed foods
The Trump administration's proposed cuts to research overhead payments have sparked concern among academic groups, leading to the development of…
MRNA Technology Transfer Programme Reaches Key Milestone
Three years after the World Health Organization (WHO) launched Africa’s first mRNA vaccine technology transfer programme, the initiative is starting…
Outdoor recreation is not a luxury but a public health necessity, researchers say
Outdoor recreation has long been seen as a luxury, but new research from Oregon State University suggests that it should…
Medicaid, vaccine panel, NIH nutrition research
Unveiling the Truth Behind Systematic Reviews Systematic reviews have long been regarded as the gold standard in research, providing a…
Mental health interventions outperform others, but long-term gains uncertain
Workplace health promotion is a crucial aspect of maintaining employee well-being and productivity. Various interventions are implemented in workplaces to…
The stakes of RFK Jr.’s decision to remake vaccine panel are life and death
Public health experts are raising concerns over the recent decisions made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…