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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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America’s favorite drug — alcohol — is also its most dangerous
As a physician with expertise in internal medicine and pediatrics, I have witnessed the devastating impact of alcohol on individuals,…
New study highlights need for clearer medical reports to ease patient worry
The 21st Century Cures Act implemented a new provision in April 2021, mandating that all medical test results be promptly…
Ozempic’s logistical challenges have doctors look to team approach
Life took a positive turn for Carlos Campos, a 72-year-old retired machinist living in Tukwila, Wash., when he started taking…
Active lifestyle significantly lowers risk of 19 chronic diseases, study finds
Physical activity has long been known to have a positive impact on overall health and well-being. A new study conducted…
Smoking just one cigarette can reduce lifespan by about 20 minutes
A team of behavioral scientists at University College London has recently conducted a study that sheds light on the impact…
Health officials assess the threat of H5N1
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its federal partners continue to monitor the threat of Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian…
STAT’s 3 to Watch: Addiction policy questions for 2025
However, many experts in addiction medicine argue that 12-step programs alone are not sufficient for treating opioid addiction, which often…
Text messages can be ineffective as medication refill reminders, study shows
Text message reminders have become a common practice in healthcare settings to improve patient adherence to medication refills. However, a…
MAHA movement and GOP agree on downplaying health insurance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make American Healthy Again movement is gaining attention for its focus on avoiding chronic diseases, improving…
How will FDA change under Trump? 3 issues to watch in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a critical year for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as the agency’s leadership…