Kenyans with chronic kidney disease know diet is important
Chronic kidney disease is a condition that occurs when a person’s kidneys are damaged and can’t remove harmful waste from …
HEALTH
When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine?
A big question among parents and teachers as more schools reopen is when their kids will be vaccinated against COVID-19. …
Curious Kids: How do we get allergic to food?
That’s a really interesting question, and one that many scientists and doctors are also trying to understand better.
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7 ways to make Easter safe and inclusive for children with food allergies
Easter can be a challenging and anxious time for children with food allergies and their families.
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Does coffee burn more fat during exercise?
Coffee, green tea and other caffeinated drinks are a popular way to start the morning. Not only does it give …
Viagra may help men live longer and reduce risk of heart disease
Viagra isn’t just good for your sex life anymore, it may also be linked to a longer lifespan in men. …
Ebola might be a chronic infection – but here’s why we shouldn’t panic
Ebola is back in Guinea in West Africa, five years after the largest Ebola epidemic ever known ended – but …
How lockdown changed our sex lives – new research
Lockdown significantly affected our health (for good and bad), our work and how we socialise. These consequences have …
How a toxic and sexist workplace can affect you
As allegations of rape and sexual assault engulf Australian federal politics, several current and former female staffers and politicians have …
Coronavirus and handwashing: research shows proper hand drying is also vital
With the number of people infected with coronavirus increasing around the world on a daily basis, the World Health Organization …
We know hand dryers can circulate germs so why are they still in use?
Airborne contaminants, dirty toilet seats, mould and mildew: long before the coronavirus pandemic came around, the hygiene-focused among us knew …
Endometriosis: three reasons care still hasn’t improved
Around 1.5 million women in the UK suffer from endometriosis, a painful and debilitating condition that can affect every aspect …
Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
A few weeks ago, a message popped up in the corner of my screen. “What do you think about people …
Fast food is comforting, but not always better
Many Americans take comfort in the routine of jumping into the car and grabbing a burger. They choose restaurants with …
Why SA’s HIV prevention programmes should include sex worker clients
There are around 150,000 sex workers in South Africa. The National Strategic Plan on HIV identifies sex workers as a …
Citizens urged to begin preparation for third wave
CAPE TOWN.- The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has warned the country to prepare for a third wave of …
Dementia: is processed meat another risk factor?
The evidence of a link between processed meat and cancer is now strong enough for some organisations to recommend not …
Nanodiamonds: illuminate the development of cancer
Over the years, scientists have put together an amazing array of microscopic markers that they can place within cells whenever …
Waffles and Mochi: why children’s food shows need to focus on healthy eating
Michelle Obama’s new TV show, Waffles and Mochi, aimed at young children, is a fabulous idea. The idea is …
Alcohol and your brain: study finds even moderate drinking is damaging
It’s a well-known fact that drinking too much alcohol can have a serious impact on your health, including damaging your …
The pandemic has been tough on young people
This year has been tough for everyone, but especially for children and young people. This is why it’s important we …
Social media can help young people live healthy lives
We often hear of the harms of social media on teens and young people, especially on their mental health and …
COVID associated with hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo
Some viruses, such as measles, mumps and meningitis, can cause hearing difficulties, but what about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that …
‘Sex addiction’ isn’t a justification for killing, or really an addiction – it reflects a person’s own moral misgivings about sex
A 21-year-old white man is alleged to have entered three different spas in the greater Atlanta area on March 16 …
Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?
When it comes to being fit and healthy, we’re often reminded to aim to walk 10,000 steps per day. This …
Mistake discovered in autism guidelines – many could have missed a diagnosis
If a person thinks they might have autism, they will usually see their general practitioner as the first port of …
Zoom burnout: be more productive, ditch those video calls – expert
Just as other brand names make their way into the dictionary, Zoom has now become a daily verb and …
What is seitan? The vegan protein alternative going viral online
The trend towards vegetarian and vegan diets means more people are looking for meat-free protein alternatives.
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Blood clots: five reasons they may happen
There’s been a lot of concern in recent days about blood clots, particularly after reports from Germany of people developing …
Teenage mental health: how growing brains could explain emerging disorders
Adolescence is the time when most mental health problems arise. Diagnoses of psychiatric illnesses increase across the board, with …
Why you shouldn’t wrap your food in aluminium foil before cooking it
If you’re baking fish, roasting vegetables or preparing a piece of meat for dinner tonight, chances are that you’ll wrap …
AstraZeneca vaccine being reviewed by safety experts
Vaccine safety experts from the World Health Organization are meeting on Tuesday to review the AstraZeneca vaccine after several European …
Attitudes towards abortion in the DRC suggest there are ways to overcome stigma
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), restrictive abortion laws, limited medical resources, and high costs – all …
Four COVID-related skin complaints everyone should look out for
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, a dry cough, and losing your sense of taste and smell. Other …
Deal with burnout caused by working from home
During the past year, our lives has seen many changes taking place which have led many of us to feel …
Work-life balance in a pandemic: a public health issue we can’t ignore
Before the pandemic, a common objection to remote working was the suspicion that staff would disengage and productivity levels would …
Coronavirus one year on: two countries that got it right
On March 11 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 public health emergency had become a pandemic: 114 …
Napping in the afternoon can improve memory and alertness
Some people swear by an afternoon nap – whether it’s to catch up on lost sleep or to help them …
Nobel Peace Prize spotlights the links between hunger and conflict
The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Program for its efforts to combat …
Climate change is resulting in profound, immediate and worsening health impacts
Climate change is resulting in profound, immediate and worsening health impacts, and no country is immune, a major new report…
Pollen can raise your risk of COVID-19 – and the season is getting longer thanks to climate change
Exposure to pollen can make you more susceptible to COVID-19, and it isn’t just a problem for people with allergies, …
From Elvis to Dolly, celebrity endorsements might be the key to countering vaccine hesitancy
The Australian government has secured close to 54 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, as well as 20 million doses…
Evidence shows mental illness isn’t a reason to doubt women survivors
This article discusses sexual assault, gendered violence and mental distress.
Over the past week, some media commentary on the rape …
How does resistance to disinfectants happen? We’re on the road to answering the question
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our lives. One effect that could yet be seen might be the development …
Traditional healers in South Africa are exposed to infection, but few can get protective gear
There are around two million traditional healers in sub-Saharan Africa. More than 200,000 live and work in South Africa.…
How safe is your baby food?
Heavy metals including lead, arsenic and mercury can be found in commercial baby foods at levels well above what the …
Gender bias in medicine and medical research is still putting women’s health at risk
International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and raises awareness of the continuing mission towards gender equality. So it’s a good …
COVID-19 affects men and women differently. It’s important to track the data
The African Population Health Research Centre, based in Kenya, has been mining data across 47 countries in Africa, tracking differences …
South Africa needs to change direction on maternal health to solve child malnutrition
When we think about nurturing healthy children, we need to adopt a life course approach to maternal nutrition. In other …
Monday’s medical myth: chocolate causes acne
Outbreaks of pimples, blackheads and cysts are a cause of enormous anxiety and embarrassment among teens and young adults. If …