Thu 16 January 2025: After going undiagnosed for years, Ayah Jaghoub discovered she had two autoimmune diseases and thyroid cancer. She speaks to Samantha about her journey, and the years of neglect she says she experienced by the medical industry. We also talk to an endocrinology consultant to better understand thyroid issues. On this episode […]
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Mon 13 January 2025: About 14,700 confirmed mpox cases, including 66 deaths, were reported in 20 African countries from January 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday. The confirmed cases represent only a subset of suspected cases, the WHO said. It previously said that a significant number of suspected […]
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Mon 13 January 2025: Smokers have been urged to kick the habit in the new year after new analysis shows how much of their lives are lost by each cigarette smoked. Men lose 17 minutes of life with every cigarette they smoke while a woman’s life is cut short by 22 minutes with each cigarette, experts […]
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Thu 09 January 2025: South Africa – Reports of a human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China have sparked global concern. Still, experts are urging people not to panic. Dr E.V. Rapiti, a family physician, reassured the public that there is no need for alarm. He emphasized that while the virus can lead to complications and illnesses […]
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Thu 09 January 2025: Morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of dying from heart disease and a reduced overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, according to a study published Wednesday in the European Heart Journal. Those who drink coffee in the morning had a 31% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and were 16% less likely […]
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Wed 08 January 2025: What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China? HMPV infections are spreading in China, while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK. A flu-like viral disease has surged in China in recent months, particularly infecting children, raising concerns about its potential spread. Cases of […]
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Tue 07 January 2025: Breathing is a thing we do without thinking; it keeps us alive. But there is far more to this most basic of biological functions. Conscious breathing can reduce stress, anxiety and depression and prevent insomnia. Christiane Brems, author and clinical professor in psychiatry and behavioural sciences, describes where to start if you’d […]
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Fri 03 January 2025: The number of children referred to emergency mental health services in England has risen sharply, with figures revealing a 10% increase in urgent cases in just a year. Lengthy National Health Service (NHS) waiting lists for routine mental health care are being blamed for pushing vulnerable young people into crisis, according […]
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Fri 03 January 2025: Cancer continues to be a global health issue due to its high mortality rates. Lung cancer, largely influenced by smoking, remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, while stomach cancer rates are declining thanks to improvements in hygiene and healthcare. The aging population signals that future cancer strategies will need to become more […]
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Thu 02 January 2025: Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and cola, the time is up for disposable e-cigarettes in Belgium — the first EU country to ban them. From January 1, it will be forbidden to sell single-use vapes in Belgium, a bid to protect young people’s health as part […]
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