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In a bold move to tackle SA’s alcohol consumption crisis, the Western Cape government aims to restrict trading hours for onsite alcohol consumption.
Recent clinical trials have ignited hope for a future where breast cancer can be eradicated through preventive vaccines.
Rural doctors are excited about a new “onboarding pack”, which is providing a much-needed positive boost to SA’s struggling healthcare sector.
Dr Thomas Seyfried explains why cancer is a metabolic and not a genetic disease and how metabolic therapies could transform cancer treatment.
SA’s cholera outbreak, Mbalula’s dismissal of ANC responsibility and the party’s failure to implement a simple solution confirm SA’s disintegration.
Author and researcher Richard Reeves discusses the ratio of male suicide – a shocking four times that of women – and the reasons behind it.
The article discusses the “Obesity Industrial Complex” and how various industries collaborate to profit from obesity-related issues.
The current cholera outbreak in South Africa is not necessarily an issue of potable water. It’s the result of a combination of factors.
South Africa is facing a critical nursing shortage as private hospitals are restricted from training more caregivers, according to Netcare.
The article by F.D. Flam discusses the ongoing debate among doctors regarding the frequency of mammogram screenings for breast cancer.