Fri 20 October 2023: Cabinet has noted that the majority of independent poultry and egg producers have not been affected by avian flu as several South African farmers work around the clock to curb the outbreak. This is according to the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who said they were updated on containment measures […]
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Tue 17 October 2023: It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene. Can poor oral hygiene lead to serious diseases? Why […]
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Mon 16 October 2023: Every 3.2 seconds, a new person is added to the more than 55 million Alzheimer’s patients worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. According to the WHO data, there are more than 55 million Alzheimer’s patients in the world, and this number is expected to rise to 139 million by 2050 […]
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A 0.25 mg injection pen of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy is shown in this photo illustration. (Reuters) Novo Nordisk on Thursday warned of a surge in counterfeit versions of its weight-loss drug Wegovy and diabetes drug Ozempic offered online as illegal traders seek to take advantage of their huge popularity, putting users’ health […]
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Thu 12 October 2023: The escalating issues of obesity, eating disorders, digital addiction, and perceptual problems in children can largely be attributed to their excessive screen exposure. Allowing children to watch screens while eating, especially those struggling with mealtime, exacerbates these risks. It’s an almost universal concern among families that their children spend an inordinate […]
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Wed 11 October 2023: Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has raised concern that only 30% of people who battle with mental health issues receive treatment in South Africa. “This should concern all of us because this means we are living with family members, relatives and colleagues who remain undiagnosed and at risk, which can cause […]
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Tue 10 October 2023: Breastfeeding is recommended as the primary source of nutrition for infants during the first 6 months of life, followed by appropriate complementary foods until the age of 2. This practice is endorsed to prevent various health issues, including diarrhea, pneumonia, otitis media, allergic diseases, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, celiac […]
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Wed 04 October 2023: The growing bedbug crisis, which is now seen as a serious public health issue, has prompted the French government to call for urgent meetings. With reports of infestations aboard trains, the Paris metro, and movie theaters, bedbugs—previously a laughingstock—have evolved into a controversial political issue. Bedbug infestation in Paris, France. pic.twitter.com/TosPmRx51e […]
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Tue 03 October 2023: The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is looking at the possibility of a vaccination to contain the spread and impact of avian influenza. Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, met with the retailers on Monday to discuss the impact of avian influenza, also known as […]
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Mon 02 October 2023: The World Health Organization (WHO) suggested a second malaria vaccination on Monday to lower risks for kids, Anadolu Agency reported. Two years after recommending the first vaccine RTS,S vaccine, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference in Geneva: “Today, it gives me great pleasure to announce that WHO is recommending […]
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