Health

SA plans anti-HIV jab roll-out at hundreds of clinics by April –

Subedar says Sahpra has indicated that it could register the medicine as early as October, but she cautions that this is dependent on the regulator receiving all necessary paperwork from…

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KZN Family Still Searching For Missing Patient After 7 Years 

Still searching for answers Despite these efforts, Deliwe Mchunu is still left…

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Dementia Patients At Risk As Families Struggle Without Support

However, more needs to be done to support families dealing with dementia…

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GRNMA leadership finally apologises to Health Minister, reaffirms commitment to dialogue

GRNMA Leadership Apologizes to Health Minister, Commits to Constructive Dialogue The leadership…

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To Vaccinate Or Not: What Drives Parents’ Choices

Despite the challenges faced by parents in accessing vaccines and misinformation surrounding…

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Lifestyle

  Against All Odds: Monica Kafui’s Triumphant Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse

Accra, Ghana — In a story that echoes resilience, sacrifice,…

My stepmother wants to hand over my dad’s company to my stepsister

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Health benefits of pawpaw

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Don’t worry about ‘push gifts’ — Dr Boakye

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My wife wets our bed all the time and it’s getting out of hand

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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