Finger-Prick Technology Can Alleviate Needle Phobia
Explore finger-prick technology as a revolutionary way to ease needle phobia and improve access to vital healthcare tests.
Emergency Funds Provide Lifeline for Medical Research
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announces emergency funds to support South Africa's health system amid US funding cuts.
Vertex’s Trikafta: Addressing Drug Pricing Issues
Health activists highlight the issues with Vertex's Trikafta pricing and access, advocating for justice in cystic fibrosis care.
Lethal Neglect and Deaths in Kimberley Hospital
A shocking report reveals the lethal neglect faced by mental health patients in a Northern Cape hospital, leading to tragic deaths.
SA Life Expectancy Gains and Public Health Advances
StatsSA reports a remarkable 12-year increase in SA life expectancy at birth. Discover the implications for public health.
New TB Vaccine Initiatives by South Africa
South Africa prepares for a revolutionary new TB vaccine aimed at preventing tuberculosis in adolescents and adults by 2028.
The Obesity Gene That Could Change Treatments
In a significant stride towards understanding and combating diet-related obesity, researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) have identified a gene that could be central to how our bodies accumulate fat. The discovery offers a glimmer of hope for the millions of South Africans struggling with their weight. It could revolutionise future treatments centred around…...
SA Scientists Pioneer Nanotech Therapy for Lethal Melanoma
Wits University researchers are tackling melanoma with innovative nanotechnology for effective skin cancer therapy.
Early-Onset Cancer Cases Surge Dramatically
Investigate the alarming rise in early-onset cancer cases, which have surged by 79.1% since the 1990s, affecting younger populations.
Rise in Allergies Due to Climate Change Effects
The familiar misery of a runny nose, itchy eyes, and worsening asthma symptoms for hay fever sufferers is set to become even more pervasive, as experts warn of an “explosion” of allergies driven by a shifting climate. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has identified a clear link between climate change and altered patterns in pollen…...