South Africa receives first antiviral drugs as Mpox cases nearly double
South Africa has received its first antiviral drugs to treat severe mpox cases
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🔒 Life Healthcare pivots from hospital chain to diagnostics as admissions plateau
The CEO of Life Healthcare Group is transforming South Africa’s largest hospital chain
🔒 Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug receives unanimous FDA panel support
The FDA unanimously agreed that Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s treatment offers more benefits than risks.
🔒 Why some Olympians are using diabetes tech in pursuit of medals
Olympic athletes are leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimise their performance
🔒 The Economist: Bartleby – Is it better to be an early bird or a night owl?
Early risers like Tim Cook and Bob Iger tout the productivity benefits of waking before dawn
🔒 Millions in SA grow old with HIV in health-spending time bomb
Yvette Alta Raphael, a 49-year-old South African entrepreneur, embodies resilience
🔒 The HPV vaccine is just as important for boys as it is girls: Lisa Jarvis
The HPV vaccine offers protection against HPV, a common virus that can lead to various cancers.
🔒 FDA warns of risks relating to potent synthetic nicotine found in vapes
Pivotal questions loom about the safety and regulation of these novel substances.
🔒 Surgery risks are disproportionately high for women in Africa
Improving surgical care for women in low- and middle-income countries is crucial.
Americans are sleeping more but feeling less rested: F.D. Flam
A Gallup poll shows higher stress and poorer sleep quality.