The low-cost incubator that’s saved 5,000 babies
Spanish engineer Pablo Bergasa and his team have created an incubator that can run on a battery and a bottle of water.
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Call off doctor strike to continue talks, Streeting tells BMA
Plea comes with little time left to avert disruption as NHS poised to cancel care ahead of walkout.
‘Substantial changes’ on infected blood payouts
The announcement comes two weeks after a heavily critical report into payments to thousands of victims.
First Pill for Postpartum Depression Shows Varied Real-World Results
Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn which patients benefit, and why some don’t.
You’re on your own, Zim minister tells countrymen needing healthcare in South Africa
Zimbabwe’s justice minister Ziyambi has told his fellow citizens needing healthcare in South Africa that the government cannot assist them.
F.D.A. Panel Debates ‘Black Box’ Warning for Antidepressants in Pregnancy
An agency-sponsored forum included critics of psychiatry who believe the drugs can harm a developing fetus. Other experts said antidepressants were safe and necessary.
Sanitariums and Stigma: When TB Was Common in the U.S.
After The Times published an interview with John Green about his new book on tuberculosis, many readers wrote to share their families’ history with the disease.
Disabled Americans Fear What Medicaid Cuts Could Do to Them
The White House says roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts won’t limit home- and community-based care. Health care experts disagree.
Obesity Prediction Could Be Guided by Genetic Risk Scores
Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood.
How the Organ Donation System Let These Patients Down
Under pressure from the federal government to increase organ transplants, hospitals and organ procurement organizations across the country are rushing people toward donation, and some patients have been harmed. Brian M. Rosenthal explains how and where this is happening.
Organ Donation: What to Know About the Process
Organ donation saves lives and enjoys widespread public support. But many people are unsure what they agree to when they sign up.
A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk
People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.
How to Improve Your Self-Control
People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits.
Under Trump, a New Focus for a Birth Control Program: Helping Women Get Pregnant
A little-noticed plan for an “infertility training center” signals that the administration intends to take a new approach with Title X, which has long helped low-income women access contraception.
ARVs in our water: What’s going wrong with treatment?
Health officials have linked HIV medication in our water supply to treatment success but urge better wastewater control.
Almost 40% of SA school water samples found unsafe for drinking
A school-based water survey found 40% of samples from South African schools unsafe, raising serious concerns about sanitation.
Sex pills in South Africa: The truth every man must know
Find out which sex pills are safe, what to avoid, and how to protect your health when using them in South Africa.
The Hollywood IV trend making anti-ageing headlines
The NAD+ IV trend is gaining traction among celebrities for its potential anti-ageing effects, although it lacks FDA approval and research.
Sale of loose cigarettes to be BANNED under new law
Sale of loose cigarettes to be banned under the new Tobacco Bill, with informal traders facing hefty fines if caught …
South Africa bans ‘halephirimi’ after Soweto food poisoning tragedy
Government has banned the pesticide Terbufos, commonly known as ‘halephirimi’, after food poisoning linked to its use killed children in Soweto.
SA government warns against fake news on Covid-19 variant
The South African government has issued a fake news alert over a post spreading misinformation on a Covid-19 variant.