Who’s taking COVID antivirals like Paxlovid? Hint: it helps if you’re rich
MargJohnsonVA/ShutterstockWhen it comes to COVID, people living in disadvantaged communities are hit with a triple whammy. First, they’re more likely...
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Why you’re more likely to drink when you’re happy than when you’re sad
There’s a long-held belief that people drink alcohol in excess to drown their sorrows. But recent research into mood and...
Nigerian health workers and absenteeism: study shows how personal and political relationships protect offenders
Absenteeism of health workers contributes to poor quality of care. A study in Uganda, for example, showed that it reduced...
Imagine the outcry if factories killed as many people as wood heaters
Imagine a fleet of ageing factories operating in neighbourhoods across Australia. On most days the smoke from their stacks is...
Measles and whooping cough outbreaks in South Africa: a sign of low vaccination coverage, experts warn
The concentrated global effort to use vaccination as a public health intervention began in 1974. Since then, vaccination has changed...
Water quality in South Africa: reports show what needs to be fixed, and at what cost
The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa’s capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of...
Heavy drinking linked to lower muscle mass – here’s what you need to know
Heavy drinking has long been associated with various health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer and heart disease. But...
HIV care for migrant women in South Africa: the gaps and 5 steps towards offering better services
Around 8.45 million people in South Africa live with HIV – an estimated 13.9% of the population. Of South African...
Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes – here’s why
The winter months are synonymous with the flu in South Africa. Similar to other countries in the southern hemisphere, South...
Australia should follow Ireland’s lead and add stronger health warning labels to alcohol
From August 2023, Australian beer, wine, spirits and pre-mixed drinks have to warn of the harms of drinking alcohol while...
