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...
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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...
Arsenic contamination of food and water is a global public health concern – researchers are studying how it causes cancer
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth’s crust. Exposure to arsenic, often through contaminated food and water,...
A kiss to detect wine on her breath: the violent policing of women drinking in Ancient Rome
The ancient Romans venerated wine. It was accessible to the masses, a fundamental staple of mainstream life and an indispensable...
Cytomegalovirus lies dormant in most US adults and is the leading infectious cause of birth defects, but few have heard of it
“Why didn’t anyone tell me about this virus?” is a frequent response I hear from parents upon learning their newborn...
The real cost of New Zealand’s two-tier health system: why going private doesn’t relieve pressure on public hospitals
Ethicists argue that healthcare is special. Unlike other consumer goods, its availability and accessibility should be based on need rather...
Over half of eligible aged care residents are yet to receive their COVID booster. And winter is coming
As Australia heads towards the fourth winter of the pandemic, we have once again started seeing an increase in the...
Deaths of despair: How income inequality puts Canadian youth at risk
Income inequality has been linked to poor physical and mental health in past research, but more recent evidence suggests the...
