Cancer: how it’s caused by food and water contamination
Contamination of food and water is a global public health concern – researchers are studying how it causes cancer.
Health
Six reasons why you should prioritize early sleep
Prioritizing early sleep has compelling benefits: improved cognition, enhanced physical health, better mood, increased energy.
National flu cases on the rise: Here’s how you can stay healthy
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has confirmed that flu cases around South Africa is on the rise.
BREAKING: New Zealand to ban disposable vapes
New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking and near-total prohibition on tobacco sales.
Hepatitis B is a life-threatening liver infection – early detection
A groundbreaking new machine learning algorithm has demonstrated promising results in the early detection of hepatitis B infections.
Prostate cancer poses growing threat to South African men
Prostate cancer is becoming an increasingly concerning issue, particularly for South African men of black African descent.
News24.com | Five serendipitous medical discoveries – starting with the Oxford vaccine dose
Many great discoveries are the result of accidents, mistakes and chance.
News24.com | Exercise may help activate immune system to fight prostate cancer
Consecutive training sessions can likely be used without adverse effects on the immune system during prostate cancer treatment, researchers say.
News24.com | Major measles outbreak predicted to occur in 2021 in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
Medical professionals are calling for urgent action to prevent further measles-related cases and deaths in the coming years.
News24.com | OPINION | South African researchers are looking at medicinal plants for possible Covid-19 treatments
Medicinal plants are gradually gaining prominence in scientists’ search for potential treatment agents for Covid-19.
News24.com | Even if you’re not diabetic, high blood sugar could be fatal with 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.
News24.com | Analysis: Unlike the global trend, South Africa’s children are too short and too overweight
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.
News24.com | OPINION | Virus evolution could undermine a Covid-19 vaccine – but this can be stopped
Could a vaccine that is safe and effective in initial trials go on to fail because the virus evolves its way out of trouble?
News24.com | African countries must not be at back of queue for Covid-19 vaccine
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.
News24.com | A new device could help you sober up faster – through breathing
Canadian scientists have developed a potentially game-changing device to reverse alcohol intoxication.
News24.com | Another Covid vaccine candidate reports promising results – what we know
Data shows that perfecting the vaccine dose could increase the efficacy rate to 90%. It is currently awaiting regulatory approval.
News24.com | Existing treatments continue to be looked at for Covid-19: Latest science on BCG and the MMR vaccine
Studies are ongoing to determine whether the BCG and MMR vaccines can protect against Covid-19, and two latest studies show encouraging results.
News24.com | Heavy birth weight may increase risk of heart problems
Research indicates that a higher birth weight is linked to atrial fibrillation later in life.
News24.com | Covid-19: How vaccine registration will work in SA
Before any Covid-19 vaccines can be made available in South Africa, they must be authorised by South Africa’s medicines regulator.
News24.com | OPINION | Why the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is now a global game changer
With promises for equitable vaccine distribution, there is hope that the poorer populations around the world will not be forgotten.
News24.com | Study highlights heart-health issues for adults who were preemies
A new study has found that extremely premature/low birth weight babies have a less favourable health rating than term-born babies.