Unathi’s body transformation is defintely one for the books. The star just showed off how toned she is and fans are going gaga.

Heart disease doesn’t discriminate, and it’s a health problem that could affect all South Africans – from all cultural and racial backgrounds.

46 suspected cases in January alone portends a potentially serious South African cholera outbreak in 2024. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer revealed a substantial loss for the fourth quarter of 2023, amounting to $3.4 billion.

Many great discoveries are the result of accidents, mistakes and chance.

Consecutive training sessions can likely be used without adverse effects on the immune system during prostate cancer treatment, researchers say.

Medical professionals are calling for urgent action to prevent further measles-related cases and deaths in the coming years.

Medicinal plants are gradually gaining prominence in scientists’ search for potential treatment agents for Covid-19.

One of the largest studies on the topic to date found that hyperglycaemia can affect those without diabetes – and increase the risk of death in coronavirus cases.

A Lancet article reporting on children’s height and weight changes over the past thirty years makes for grim reading when it comes to South Africa.

Could a vaccine that is safe and effective in initial trials go on to fail because the virus evolves its way out of trouble?

WHO’s Dr Matshidiso Moeti is hoping that the principle of equity in health will be adhered to once Covid-19 vaccines are rolled out worldwide.

Canadian scientists have developed a potentially game-changing device to reverse alcohol intoxication.

Data shows that perfecting the vaccine dose could increase the efficacy rate to 90%. It is currently awaiting regulatory approval.

Studies are ongoing to determine whether the BCG and MMR vaccines can protect against Covid-19, and two latest studies show encouraging results.

Research indicates that a higher birth weight is linked to atrial fibrillation later in life.

Before any Covid-19 vaccines can be made available in South Africa, they must be authorised by South Africa’s medicines regulator.

With promises for equitable vaccine distribution, there is hope that the poorer populations around the world will not be forgotten.

A new study has found that extremely premature/low birth weight babies have a less favourable health rating than term-born babies.