More South Africans are smoking
Tobacco use imposes a significant health and economic burden on countries. Research estimates that the…
Breast cancer patients in South Africa are battling to maintain treatment because of high transport costs
South Africa has a two-tiered health system. Public health services – which are largely provided…
Breast Cancer: Here’s what they told us
Worldwide, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. It’s also the leading cause of…
Forced mass abortions are a new and disturbing phenomenon in Nigeria
Nigeria classifies abortion as illegal except under certain medical circumstances. A recent investigation by Reuters…
Lab-grown blood used in transfusion for first time – here are three other ways that making organs could change healthcare
Human volunteers have received the first-ever transfusion of lab grown red blood cells in a…
Short bursts of physical activity during daily life may lower risk of premature death – new research
Most of us know that regular exercise is important for our health and longevity. But…
what we know about new omicron variant BF.7
Since the COVID variant omicron emerged in late 2021, it has rapidly evolved into multiple…
Can we ethically justify harming animals for research?
Neuralink, the biotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk, has been accused of animal cruelty and…
People can have food sensitivities without noticeable symptoms – long-term consumption of food allergens may lead to behavior and mood changes
The prevalence of food allergies is increasing worldwide, approaching an epidemic level in some regions.…
Sports journalist Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm — here’s what it is
American journalist Grant Wahl, who died while reporting on a match during the 2022 Qatar…