Just how safe are cosmetics on the European market?
When was the last time you read the ingredient label on a bottle of shampoo? Have you ever sneezed when...
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How a cancer drug could be repurposed to fight malaria-causing parasites
Malaria is caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which is transmitted by mosquitos. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that...
Ebola outbreak in Uganda: the health system has never been better prepared
An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus was announced by Uganda’s ministry of health on 21 September 2022. Uganda has...
From e-cigarettes to hookah pipes, South Africa aims to tighten tobacco laws
Tobacco is a leading cause of disease. It is estimated that it kills half of its consumers. Over a million...
How to steer money for drinking water and sewer upgrades to the communities that need it most
When storms like Hurricane Ian strike, many people have to cope afterward with losing water service. Power outages mean that...
Cannabis corporates should be taxed to fund mental health programmes
Mental health is the state of mental well-being that contributes to individual and population health. This state of mental well-being...
Nigerian newborns weigh less if their mothers use biomass fuel – a major health risk
Babies should ideally weigh about 2,500g or more at birth. Birth weight is a vital indicator of foetal and neonatal...
Breast cancer awareness campaigns too often overlook those with metastatic breast cancer – here’s how they can do better
Is there anyone who isn’t aware of breast cancer? Since 1985, cancer-related nonprofits, along with pharmaceutical firms and other businesses,...
Diabetes in South Africa: 60% aren’t being screened for complications, according to new study
The world is experiencing a steep rise in the number of people living with diabetes, a chronic condition of significant...
Ebola: what are the symptoms, how does it spread and where did it come from?
Uganda health authorities have declared an outbreak of Ebola disease. Ebola outbreaks emerge periodically in several African countries, most notably...
