Health
Exploring safer energy drink recipes to protect dental enamel
Energy drinks have become a popular choice for many individuals looking for a quick boost of energy. However, these beverages can have a detrimental effect on dental health due to…
Trump tax bill exposes the lost clout of the health care lobby
The recent approval of President Trump's tax cut bill by Republicans has…
Reducing multiple tap water contaminants could prevent over 50,000 cancer cases
Water is an essential element for life, but the quality of our…
STAT+: Fed-up and demoralized, FDA staff are leaving.
The recent July 4th celebrations at the Chesapeake Baysox game against the…
Hewu Hospital Is Facing Severe Staff Shortages, Old Infrastructure And Owes The Municipality Millions
Patients admitted to Hewu Hospital in the Eastern Cape are facing dire…
Lifestyle
‘South Africa needs brave men like Mkhwanazi,’ says Moja Love TV boss’ foundation
The Aubrey Tau Foundation has come out in support of…
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Pesticide killed six children in Soweto, report shows –
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi recently addressed the tragic deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto, due to food poisoning. Toxicology…
Police interactions can increase epigenetic age in youth of color
New research conducted by the University of Minnesota has shed light on the impact of negative interactions with police on…
STAT Wunderkind James Diao on race and clnical algorithms
The murder of George Floyd in 2020 ignited a nationwide conversation about racial equity in the United States. This discussion…
Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon
Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among women, with over 2 million cases diagnosed worldwide in 2022. This disease…
How breast milk can help fight climate change –
Breastfeeding is an essential component of public health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. A new proposal aims to revolutionize the…
Electric fans fail to lower core body temperature of seniors during heat waves, study finds
A recent study conducted by a team of physiologists at the University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit…
One researcher on why drafting new rules on ultra-processed foods is so hard
What can individuals do in the meantime to make healthier choices? Individuals can start by focusing on a whole-food, plant-based…
Angry workers disrupt health services in Botshabelo over contract terminations
Healthcare workers in Botshabelo, Mangaung, are up in arms following the termination of 1300 contracts by Free State Health MEC…
Here’s where women in SA are most likely to be murdered –
Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a major issue in South Africa, with the latest statistics showing that seven women…
Face-conforming LED mask shows 340% improved efficacy in deep skin elasticity
The latest innovation in skincare technology comes in the form of a face-conforming surface lighting micro-LED (FSLED) mask, developed by…