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…
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…
Lifestyle
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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More action needed to ensure pulse oximeters work well for all
Device manufacturers have made little progress in improving the performance of pulse oximeters on people with darker skin tones, according…
Top medical advances of 2024: Game-changing medicines and procedures
The year 2024 brought about significant advancements in the field of medicine that are reshaping the way healthcare is delivered…
Aletha Maybank to step down as AMA’s chief health equity officer
Aletha Maybank, a trailblazer in the field of health equity advocacy, recently announced her departure from the American Medical Association…
Reading books over watching TV linked to lower dementia risk
The holiday season is a time for relaxation and indulgence, but have you ever considered how your choice of activities…
Jimmy Carter’s global health efforts elevated ‘the art of the possible’
Carter's involvement gave the effort a level of credibility and visibility that would have been difficult to achieve otherwise. He…
How daily steps improve mental health
Can you walk your way to better mental health? A new study suggests that increasing the number of daily steps…
FDA updates definition of healthy food to limit sugar, salt
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently made a significant update to its definition of what constitutes "healthy" food, marking…
Inflammatory dietary habits linked to 84% higher risk of dementia
The Mediterranean diet has long been praised for its health benefits, particularly in relation to brain health and cognitive function.…
Convalescent plasma will be crucial to fighting the next pandemic
The world was faced with a new challenge nearly five years ago when the Covid-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2…
Processed plant-based meat alternatives linked to depression risk in vegetarians
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Linked to Depression Risk in Vegetarians There has been a growing concern over the health impacts of…