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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…
KZN Family Still Searching For Missing Patient After 7 Years
Still searching for answers Despite these efforts, Deliwe Mchunu is still left…
Dementia Patients At Risk As Families Struggle Without Support
However, more needs to be done to support families dealing with dementia…
GRNMA leadership finally apologises to Health Minister, reaffirms commitment to dialogue
GRNMA Leadership Apologizes to Health Minister, Commits to Constructive Dialogue The leadership…
To Vaccinate Or Not: What Drives Parents’ Choices
Despite the challenges faced by parents in accessing vaccines and misinformation surrounding…
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Against All Odds: Monica Kafui’s Triumphant Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse
Accra, Ghana — In a story that echoes resilience, sacrifice,…
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Black and Hispanic medical student enrollment falls after Supreme Court ruling
The recent data released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has shed light on a concerning trend in…
Alcohol raises colorectal cancer risk while calcium protects, study finds
The link between diet and colorectal cancer risk has been a subject of interest for researchers at the Cancer Epidemiology…
STAT+: Trump faces an ACA subsidy conundrum
Generics of old GLP-1s could make new versions cheaper Two of the oldest GLP-1 drugs have recently become available in…
Value-added taxes could promote healthier, more sustainable diets
Value-added taxes play a significant role in shaping consumer behavior when it comes to food purchase decisions. According to a…
Doctors need more training on eating disorders
As a healthcare provider, whether you are an emergency room doctor, a pediatric nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant, you…
Report urges new chemical regulations to protect children’s health
Chemicals and Chemical Products: A Growing Concern for Children's Health In a recent report published in the New England Journal…
For those who reduce meth use, White House allows larger incentives
The Biden administration made a significant move on Wednesday by removing a major obstacle for health providers looking to offer…
Wastewater treatment plant testing reveals limited removal of organofluorines, putting millions at potential risk
A recent study conducted by a research team from Harvard University has revealed concerning levels of organofluorine in U.S. municipal…
FDA pulse oximeter guidance aims to improve accuracy for patients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released long-awaited guidance on how manufacturers should test and label pulse oximeters…
Morning coffee may protect the heart better than all-day coffee drinking, study suggests
The results showed that people who drank coffee only in the morning had a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular disease…