How do I improve my immunity? Expert shares tips on what to do – and what to avoid
The human immune system is arguably the most complex system in the human body. But scientists have made a lot...
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Surgery risks are disproportionately high for women in Africa – new study
Improving surgical care for women in low- and middle-income countries is a global health priority. It’s also critical for sustainable...
Drinking and suicide: How alcohol use increases risks, and what can be done about it
Nearly half of us know someone who ended their life by suicide. Worldwide, 700,000 people die by suicide each year....
Guinea worm: A nasty parasite is nearly eradicated, but the push for zero cases will require patience
A painful, parasitic disease that once infected 3.5 million people per year is tantalizingly close to being eradicated. On Jan....
COVID remains a global emergency, the World Health Organization says, but we’re at a transition point. What does this mean?
As we enter the fourth year of living with COVID, we are all asking the predictable question: when will the...
People with light skin are at higher risk of skin cancer. How to reduce sun exposure
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to the sun – specifically solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation or rays....
Children and teens aren’t doing enough physical activity – new study sounds a health warning
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It’s also associated with chronic illness and disability. Recent research...
Toxic pollutants can build up inside our homes. Here are 8 ways to reduce the risks
We know everything in our homes gathers dust. What you probably don’t know is whether there are toxic contaminants in...
Beneath the Alice Springs ‘crime wave’ are complex issues – and a lot of politics
The supposed dimensions of the “crisis” in Alice Springs have been exhaustively portrayed in the media, both nationally and in...
Vaccine hesitancy in South Africa: COVID experience highlights conspiracies, mistrust and the role of the media
In recent weeks, China has reported a spike in new cases of COVID and related deaths. Some countries have imposed...
