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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026 Awarded for Optogenetics
American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for developing optogenetics. The technique uses light to control individual nerve cells in the brain. The Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute announced the award on Monday. It recognised the trio’s discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and […]
Gender Pain Gap: Women Report More Pain Than Men
A global study of over 6 million people confirms the gender pain gap, with women reporting more pain than men at every body site.
Noncommunicable Diseases Cause 74% of Global Deaths
Noncommunicable diseases now cause 74% of global deaths. See what the WHO’s latest Global Health Estimates reveal about life expectancy.
Medical Aid Contributions for 2027 from Discovery and Momentum
Get insights into the 2027 medical aid contributions increase by South Africa’s leading schemes. Understand the factors behind it.
GLP-1 Obesity Support Expanded by Vitality
Learn about Vitality’s GLP-1 obesity support and how it supports successful weight loss through assessments and personalised programs.