PRIME energy drink could be investigated by the US FDA – Here’s why
PRIME energy drink could be investigated by the US FDA as demand surges for the intensely caffeinated supplement in children under 18.
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CSIR leans on artificial intelligence to boost rural healthcare
Young CSIR researchers this week displayed groundbreaking innovations aimed at enhancing South Africa’s rural healthcare system.
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Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes – here’s why
The flu vaccine remains the most effective method to prevent severe illness. South African epidemiologists say.
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Cholera outbreak death toll rises to 32 – Here’s everything we know
The cholera death toll has now risen to 32 after a woman from Parys, Free State, succumbed to the waterborne disease.
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Cholera outbreak: Death toll rises amid Ramaphosa Hammanskraal visit
President Ramaphosa’s visit to Hammanskraal was marred by an increase in the cholera outbreak death toll. Here’s what you must know.
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Hammanskraal cholera outbreak claims 12 lives – Here’s everything we know
The outbreak was confirmed after stool specimens from 19 patients at Jubilee District Hospital tested positive for cholera, exhibiting symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and nausea.
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Hammanskraal warned to avoid tap water after gastro outbreak
Hammanskraal residents were warned to avoid drinking tap water following a deadly gastro outbreak in the region.
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Diphtheria cases discovered in South Africa, NICD confirms
The NICD alerted the Health Department of two laboratory-confirmed cases of diphtheria disease that were detected in April 2023.
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NICD declares Mumps outbreak: Here’s what you must know about the child virus
Mumps, the NICD said, is generally a mild childhood disease, mostly affecting children between the ages of five and nine.
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New study shows almost half of Johannesburg students screened positive for probable depression
The study estimated that 24.2% of Johannesburg university students have mild depression, while 12.4% have moderate to severe depression.
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COVID-19 no longer a public health emergency of international concern
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla warned, however, that despite the World Health Organisation’s declaration, COVID-19 is not over.
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Limpopo identified as epicentre of new measles outbreak
Limpopo has recorded 410 cases of measles, the most of any province. Here is the latest data from the NICD.
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Ramaphosa vows to deliver National Health Insurance in 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is forging ahead with the National Health Insurance this year.
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Polio: Leading virologist offers a beginner’s guide to the different viruses and vaccines
The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade spoke to virologist Oyewale Tomori, who maps out the terrain of polioviruses, and their mutations, as well as what’s happening on the vaccine front.
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The world is hooked on junk food: Here’s how big companies pull it off
This rise in advertising has contributed to a growing global obesity crisis as well as nutrition deficiencies as more and more people opt to eat unhealthy food.
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Measles outbreak: South Africa records 40 new cases
As of Saturday, 25 March 2023, measles outbreaks were declared in eight provinces, except for the Eastern Cape.
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TB in children isn’t being controlled – It’s key to fighting the disease for everyone else
Effective treatment for TB has been available since 1952, but it is still the world’s top cause of death from a single infectious disease.
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Ramadan: A dietitian offers tips for healthy fasting
Registered dietitian, Dr Nazeeia Sayed, spoke to Faaizah Laher, a spokesperson for the Association for Dietetics in South Africa, about the healthiest approach to Ramadan fasting.
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WHO: New data shows the world is off-track in reducing salt intake
A WHO global report on sodium intake shows that the world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025.
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What Are the Health Benefits of CBD?
While research on the health effects of CBD is still in its early stages, some studies have suggested that it may have the following benefits.
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New swine fever outbreak confirmed in Gauteng
The Dept of Agriculture has confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever on a farm in Gauteng.
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SA leads fight against prostate cancer with new state-of-the-art facility
The state-of-the-art facility is being constructed at Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) in Pretoria.
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Additional COVID-19 booster doses to be open for all adults
The Department of Health will begin to make additional COVID-19 vaccination booster doses available to all adults, following the detection of the more transmissible XBB.1.5 sub-variant.
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Lockdown on hold in South Africa amid spread of new COVID-19 variant
The first instance of the XBB.1.5 sub-variant was detected in South Africa in December and reported earlier this month.
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COVID-19 new variant in South Africa: Health Dept consulting with scientists
The Department of Health (DOH) says it is in consultation with scientists over a highly transmissible variant of the COVID-19 virus.
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Online porn addiction has trebled in Britain since pandemic started
New figures have revealed that porn addiction in the UK has trebled since the start of the pandemic.
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Malaria on the rise as rainfall increases: Be on guard
Malaria is on the rise. Take preventative measures to avoid
contracting malaria during this rainy season.
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Talk about breaking wind: These computers can detect cancer by listening to farts
Computers are being developed to spot cancer by listening to people’s farts.
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WHO: 40 million babies are ‘dangerously’ susceptible to measles
According to WHO, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose in 2021.
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KSI talks quitting alcohol for boxing in Men’s Health UK interview
YouTuber and boxer KSI has ‘completely’ cut out alcohol after not being himself when he got drunk.