Fri 15 November 2024: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has recommended the first locally manufactured real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for mpox from Morocco. The Africa CDC, in a statement issued Tuesday, said the approval underscored the test’s reliability and efficacy, potentially boosting Morocco’s role in global health initiatives. […]
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Thu 14 November 2024: Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they’ve been comforting us with their purrs and making us laugh with their weird antics. But what does the research say – are cats good for us? Living with a cat can have a profound […]
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Fri 15 November 2024: Global diabetes rate in adults has doubled over the past three decades, impacting more than 800 million people worldwide, according to a recent landmark study published in The Lancet. The groundbreaking study, the first global analysis of diabetes rates and treatment across all countries, reveals a significant rise in diabetes prevalence, […]
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Image is for illustration purpose. Tue 12 November 2024: The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has expressed concern at the increasing presence of counterfeit Glucagon-like Peptide (GLP-1) products, such as Ozempic, on the local market. According to SAHPRA, GLP-1-containing products, like Ozempic, which help lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss, are […]
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Tue 12 November 2024: Australian research has forecast that the number of worldwide annual cancer deaths will almost double by 2050, according to a study published oan Wednesday. The study projected that 18.5 million people will die globally from cancer in 2050, an increase of 89.7 percent from 9.7 million in 2022. Led by Habtamu […]
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Thu 07 November 2024: Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ debut budget pledged increases of £22.6 billion in day-to-day spending for the NHS and £3.1 billion in capital spending over the next two years. The increase in day-to-day spending is intended to fulfil Labour’s campaign promise of “40,000 more appointments per week” from their election manifesto. This often-repeated promise gives […]
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Sat 09 November 2024: An Australian study has discovered inflammatory markers in the blood of long COVID patients that could explain why many suffer from heart issues. Published on Thursday by the University of Queensland (UQ), the study identified escalated levels of cytokines, a type of protein that controls inflammation in the body, in blood […]
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Sat 09 November 2024: The director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said that cyberattacks targeting hospitals are not merely security breaches, but “issues of life and death.” “Let’s be clear at the outset that ransomware and other cyberattacks on hospitals and other health facilities are not just issues of security and confidentiality, they can be issues […]
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Fri 08 November 2024: According to a study conducted in Canada, fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, particularly blackberry-flavored ones, have been found to have the most harmful effects on the lungs. The research, led by Ajitha Thanabalasuriar from McGill University, discovered that fruit flavors weaken the lungs’ natural defenses and make it harder for the body to block harmful microbes. […]
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Thu 07 November 2024: The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has encouraged citizens to always report any suspected side effects they may experience from taking medicines, vaccines or using medical devices, to help make medicines safer for everyone. While humanity benefits greatly from medicines in the treatment of illness and management of […]
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