12 January at 18:00 PM, via New York Times
A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists.
12 January at 17:21 PM, via The South African
New year, fit me? From Virgin Active to Planet Fitness, here’s a look at what a gym contract will cost you in 2026.
12 January at 16:58 PM, via BBC News
Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery.
12 January at 08:07 AM, via BBC News
Dr Amir Hamid said his sight was saved by quick treatment when he had symptoms of a detached retina.
11 January at 22:56 PM, via New York Times
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
11 January at 13:41 PM, via The South African
While most people expect smoking to be responsible for lung ageing, other everyday factors beyond this also pays a contributing role.
11 January at 12:01 PM, via New York Times
Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.
11 January at 09:13 AM, via BBC News
Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.
10 January at 20:32 PM, via New York Times
The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.
10 January at 16:20 PM, via New York Times
Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world.
10 January at 13:26 PM, via The South African
New research suggests a small weekend sleep habit may lower depression risk in teenagers, challenging long-held beliefs about sleeping in.
10 January at 12:02 PM, via New York Times
After the White House called for billions of dollars in funding reductions, senators and representatives are rescinding the proposed cuts and even boosting funds for basic research.
10 January at 12:00 PM, via New York Times
Experts say scheduling sex is fine, but there are even more effective ways to cultivate intimacy.
10 January at 08:00 AM, via The South African
With donations far and few between during the festive season, SANBS is urging donors countrywide to help replenish national blood stocks.
09 January at 22:27 PM, via New York Times
His discovery of the protein fragment GLP-1 was crucial in the development of Ozempic, Wegovy and other blockbuster obesity and diabetes treatments.
09 January at 18:22 PM, via BBC News
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.
09 January at 18:06 PM, via BBC News
Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.
09 January at 16:16 PM, via BBC News
Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.
09 January at 08:27 AM, via BBC News
In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.
09 January at 01:26 AM, via New York Times
After canceling a spacewalk planned for Thursday, the space agency’s administrator said it was erring on the side of caution and bringing a crew of four home in the coming days.
08 January at 18:42 PM, via New York Times
NASA said it canceled a spacewalk planned for Thursday after an astronaut had an undisclosed medical issue on the International Space Station.