A new invasive mosquito has been found in Kenya – what this means for malaria control
The Kenya Medical Research Institute recently detected an invasive mosquito species in Laisamis and Saku subcounties of Marsabit county in...
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Why a couple of post-workout beers probably won’t stop you gaining muscle
If you’re trying to build muscle, you’ve probably come across a slew of videos online by influencers and so-called experts...
How the push to end tobacco advertising in the 1970s could be used to curb gambling ads today
If you think you are seeing a lot more gambling ads on television and online platforms, you are not imagining...
Sex and lies are used to sell vapes online. Even we were surprised at the marketing tactics we found
It’s easy to buy vapes or e-cigarettes online. When we looked at websites selling them to buyers in Australia and...
Tabloid newspapers are seen as sensationalist – but South Africa’s Daily Sun flipped that script during COVID-19
Tabloid journalism usually refers to short, easily readable and mostly human-interest news, presented in a highly visual and sensationalist style....
Sex work in South Africa: why both buying and selling should be legal
It is illegal to buy or sell sex in South Africa. But this may soon be a thing of the...
How Frances Willard shaped feminism by leading the 19th-century temperance movement
As younger adults opt for “wellness” products, many are practicing alcohol abstinence. Sometimes referred to as “sober curious,” this trend...
Which state you live in matters for how well environmental laws protect your health
Your child could go to gym class on Monday morning and play soccer on a field that was sprayed over...
Jimmy Carter: the American president whose commitment to Africa went beyond his term
The office of former US president Jimmy Carter (98), who has been frail for some time, has announced that he...
Cough syrup can harm children: experts warn of contamination risks
The recent deaths of over 300 children in Africa and Asia have prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to warn...
