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To commemorate World Mental Health Day, we delved into five mental health disorders that might explain Matthew Lani and his alarming proclivity for falsehoods.
World Mental Health Day is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a global call to action.
The department has urged poultry farmers to immediately report any suspicion of the disease to the nearest State Veterinarian.
Poultry meat shortages are also anticipated over the next four to six months, with initial effects potentially appearing as early as December 2023.
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and Germany's KfW Development Bank have concluded a financing agreement for the production of vaccines.
These easy recipes are not only simple to prepare but also packed with nutrients to keep you energised and feeling great.
These strength training routines offer a multitude of benefits, from boosting metabolism to elevating overall functional strength.
These workouts not only help you shed unwanted pounds but also offer a host of health benefits that extend beyond the scale.
COVID-19 variant EG.5 Eris is currently spreading in South Africa. Here is everything you must know.
Packed with plant-based protein, fibre, and a variety of nutrients, falafel has gained popularity worldwide for its role in promoting overall well-being, including heart health.
Incorporating these beginner exercises into your daily routine sets the foundation for a healthier lifestyle.
The beetroot, feta, and rocket salad is a nutrition-packed dish that offers an array of health benefits, particularly for heart health.
These five easy-to-perform barbell exercises will help you build muscle, boost metabolism, and enhance overall strength.
PRIME energy drink could be investigated by the US FDA as demand surges for the intensely caffeinated supplement in children under 18.
Young CSIR researchers this week displayed groundbreaking innovations aimed at enhancing South Africa’s rural healthcare system.
The flu vaccine remains the most effective method to prevent severe illness. South African epidemiologists say.
The cholera death toll has now risen to 32 after a woman from Parys, Free State, succumbed to the waterborne disease.
President Ramaphosa's visit to Hammanskraal was marred by an increase in the cholera outbreak death toll. Here's what you must know.
The outbreak was confirmed after stool specimens from 19 patients at Jubilee District Hospital tested positive for cholera, exhibiting symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and nausea.
Hammanskraal residents were warned to avoid drinking tap water following a deadly gastro outbreak in the region.
The NICD alerted the Health Department of two laboratory-confirmed cases of diphtheria disease that were detected in April 2023.
Mumps, the NICD said, is generally a mild childhood disease, mostly affecting children between the ages of five and nine.
The study estimated that 24.2% of Johannesburg university students have mild depression, while 12.4% have moderate to severe depression.
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla warned, however, that despite the World Health Organisation's declaration, COVID-19 is not over.
Limpopo has recorded 410 cases of measles, the most of any province. Here is the latest data from the NICD.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is forging ahead with the National Health Insurance this year.
The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade spoke to virologist Oyewale Tomori, who maps out the terrain of polioviruses, and their mutations, as well as what’s happening on the vaccine front.
This rise in advertising has contributed to a growing global obesity crisis as well as nutrition deficiencies as more and more people opt to eat unhealthy food.
As of Saturday, 25 March 2023, measles outbreaks were declared in eight provinces, except for the Eastern Cape.
Effective treatment for TB has been available since 1952, but it is still the world’s top cause of death from a single infectious disease.
