Health24.com | 'I lost 12 kilos with this simple eating and exercise strategy'

All you need is a little patience.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/i-lost-12-kilos-with-this-simple-eating-and-exercise-strategy-20181030

Health24.com | Ebola vaccines show lasting effect

Three experimental Ebola vaccines trigger an immune response that lasts for more than two years against the deadly disease, researchers report.

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Health24.com | Decorative contact lenses a danger at Halloween (and any time)

Vision experts warn that colourful or unusual-looking contact lenses could harm your eyes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/Contact-lenses/decorative-contact-lenses-a-danger-at-halloween-and-any-time-20181031

Health24.com | 'I was pronounced dead at the scene of my accident – but I wasn’t'

Cesaltina da Cunha had no heartbeat or pulse and had stopped breathing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/i-was-pronounced-dead-at-the-scene-of-my-accident-but-i-wasnt-20181031

Health24.com | Is marijuana addictive? Study shows withdrawal symptoms can occur

A recent study reveals that, even though many think marijuana is harmless, some users experience severe withdrawal symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/is-marijuana-addictive-study-shows-withdrawal-symptoms-can-occur-20181031

Health24.com | Malaria-sniffing pooches might help save lives

Dogs are able to sniff out bombs and drugs, and now new research says they could also detect malaria in people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Malaria/About-malaria/malaria-sniffing-pooches-might-help-save-lives-20181030

Health24.com | Baby snatch attempt sparks Durban hospital security upgrades

Last month two unknown men attempted to 'collect' mothers with newborns from Addington Hospital in Durban.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/baby-snatch-attempt-sparks-durban-hospital-security-upgrades-20181031

Health24.com | The best recovery fuel plus 8 other food truths from Bertus Basson

Learn how this top chef likes to fuel up, no matter the occasion.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/the-best-recovery-fuel-plus-8-other-food-truths-from-bertus-basson-20181022

Health24.com | Obesity plagues rural America

Nearly half the population of rural America appears to be affected by obesity – which has been steadily rising since 1975.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/obesity-plagues-rural-america-20180620

Health24.com | Incredible health benefits to masturbating

Here's how an orgasm a day can keep the doctor away.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/incredible-health-benefits-to-masturbating-20181030-2

Health24.com | How to handle erectile dysfunction without panicking

Erectile dysfunction is a sensitive issue. But you're not alone and you can be helped.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/how-to-handle-erectile-dysfunction-without-panicking-20181026

Health24.com | 7 common myths and misconceptions about anaemia

We clear up some erroneous beliefs about iron deficiency and anaemia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/7-common-myths-and-misconceptions-about-anaemia-20181030

Health24.com | Milk directly from the breast is best for baby's weight

We know that breast milk is better than formula, but it seems that babies who receive milk directly from the breast are much better off.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/milk-directly-from-the-breast-is-best-for-babys-weight-20181030

Health24.com | 'Yo-Yo' cardio readings may signal heart risks

Fluctuating blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart attack or premature death.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/yo-yo-cardio-readings-may-signal-heart-risks-20181002

Health24.com | Are you staying in your failing relationship as a favour to your partner?

A new study claims that many people may stay in their failing relationship as a favour to their partners.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Relationships/are-you-staying-in-your-failing-relationship-as-a-favour-to-your-partner-20181030

Health24.com | When blood sugar rises in pregnancy, mom and baby pay the price

A study shows that even modestly elevated blood sugar in pregnant women increases the rate of complications for the baby before and after birth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-and-pregnancy/when-blood-sugar-rises-in-pregnancy-mom-and-baby-pay-the-price-20180912

Health24.com | Humans and chocolate: a 5 000-year love story

A new a study shifts the origins of chocolate centuries backwards, tracing the earliest known consumption of its key ingredient to more than 5 000 years ago in South America.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/humans-and-chocolate-a-5-000-year-love-story-20181030

Health24.com | Is this plant medical marijuana's competition?

Scientists are working on a potential alternative to medical marijuana, which is still illegal in many countries and may cause significant side effects.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/is-this-plant-medical-marijuanas-competition-20181029-2

Health24.com | Smartphone addict couldn’t move fingers after using device for a week

A woman apparently lost the ability to move her fingers after using her smartphone constantly for a week.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/smartphone-addict-couldnt-move-fingers-after-using-device-for-a-week-20181026

Health24.com | How music helped this young stroke survivor stay strong

When you're young and full of life, you don't expect to experience something like a brain aneurysm or a stroke, but this stroke survivor did. This is her story...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/how-music-helped-this-young-stroke-survivor-stay-strong-20181029

Health24.com | Fitter folks suffer milder strokes

A study found that regular activity has a range of health benefits – and less severe strokes may be one of them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/fitter-folks-suffer-milder-strokes-20181029

Health24.com | Four tips on dealing with nocturia

Living with incontinence can have detrimental effects on your quality of life, especially when it affects your sleep.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/four-tips-on-dealing-with-nocturia-20181029

Health24.com | Does pre-workout sex boost or hinder your performance?

Turns out abstinence isn't the answer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/does-pre-workout-sex-boost-or-hinder-your-performance-20181026

Health24.com | Parents fret over fussy eaters – but what works?

Pressuring or rewarding kids at mealtimes may backfire.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/parents-fret-over-fussy-eaters-but-what-works-20180922

Health24.com | This man gave up junk food and lost 31kg

Daniel Moxham went from chubby to champ in less than a year.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/A-better-looking-you/this-man-gave-up-junk-food-and-lost-31kg-20181026

Health24.com | Can watching too much porn give you erectile dysfunction?

We spoke to two experts about the scary possibility of whether too much porn could wreak havoc on your sex life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/can-watching-too-much-porn-give-you-erectile-dysfunction-20181026

Health24.com | 10 easy ways to lose weight without starving yourself

Shred unwanted kilos without surviving on salad alone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/A-better-looking-you/10-easy-ways-to-lose-weight-without-starving-yourself-20181026

Health24.com | Could a placebo help ease your back pain?

Research suggests that some patients find relief by taking a 'dummy' pill.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/Treatment-options/could-a-placebo-help-ease-your-back-pain-20181027-2

Health24.com | True or false: Apple cider vinegar can treat a yeast infection

I'd have to put what where?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/true-or-false-apple-cider-vinegar-can-treat-a-yeast-infection-20181019

Health24.com | Should you take supplements on the keto diet?

It might not be a bad idea.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/should-you-take-supplements-on-the-keto-diet-20181018

Health24.com | Acne stigma can take a big mental toll

Due to social stigma, acne can negatively affect the quality of life of those with the condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Acne/Psychology-effects/acne-stigma-can-take-a-big-mental-toll-20181026-2

Health24.com | Doctor shares the devastating reason for viewing his dead patients’ social media

"I check your Facebook page before I tell them you’re dead because it reminds me that I am talking about a person, someone they love.”

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/tragic-reason-doctor-gives-for-viewing-his-dead-patients-social-media-20181025

Health24.com | Canadian doctors to start prescribing museum visits

A group of Canadian doctors are to begin prescribing trips to an art gallery to help patients suffering a range of ailments become a picture of health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/canadian-doctors-to-start-prescribing-museum-visits-20181026

Health24.com | New therapy may control HIV without daily pills

A combination of two HIV-fighting antibodies can suppress the virus in some patients, even after they stop standard drugs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/new-therapy-may-control-hiv-without-daily-pills-20180927

Health24.com | Assess an elderly person’s risk of falling with this simple test

When you become older, your physical abilities change, and you can become more vulnerable to falling and injuring yourself. How at risk are you or a an elderly family member of falling? Here is a test you can do in your home today.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-the-elderly/assess-an-elderly-persons-risk-of-falling-with-this-simple-test-20181026

Health24.com | Poor care and stigma are barriers to SA’s treatment of children with TB

Stigma, and an unequipped private sector are barriers to fighting South Africa’s top killer disease, tuberculosis – especially in children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/poor-care-and-stigma-are-barriers-to-sas-treatment-of-children-with-tb-20181026

Health24.com | Breastfeeding may shield baby from antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Researchers say that breastfeeding appears to protect babies from dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/breastfeeding-may-shield-baby-from-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-20181020

Health24.com | ALS affects the mind, not just the body

A new study is the first of its kind to show how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) not only affects the patient's body but the mind as well.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Neurological-conditions/als-affects-the-mind-not-just-the-body-20180914

Health24.com | Be grateful for warmer weather: Cold, windy days can strain the heart

A news study has found that cooler, windy days, and chilly temperatures may make you more vulnerable to heart trouble.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/be-grateful-for-warmer-weather-cold-windy-days-can-strain-the-heart-20181026

Health24.com | 18 ways to stop feeling so damn bloated all the time

Sorry in advance, soda lovers!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/18-ways-to-stop-feeling-so-damn-bloated-all-the-time-20181019

Health24.com | Struggling to build muscle? These 4 unusual tips will help

You might find yourself struggling to build muscle, but that doesn't mean you should give up. Try soaking up some sun or choosing a new gym buddy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/A-better-looking-you/struggling-to-build-muscle-these-4-unusual-tips-will-help-20181022

Health24.com | What's the low-FODMAP diet?

If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, many experts suggest that you should try the low-FODMAP diet. But what exactly is this?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/IBS-and-diet/whats-the-low-fodmap-diet-20181025-2

Health24.com | TB drug price protests take centre stage at World Lung Conference launch

Protesting activists have demanded that the price for the blockbuster tuberculosis drug bedaquiline be slashed, at the opening of 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health, in the Netherlands

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/tb-drug-price-protests-take-centre-stage-at-world-lung-conference-launch-20181025

Health24.com | Dairy allergy or lactose intolerance? Here's the difference

The two conditions may sound the same, but there is a significant difference between both their symptoms and causes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Lactose-intolerance/News/dairy-allergy-or-lactose-intolerance-heres-the-difference-20181025

Health24.com | Uncontrolled blood pressure? Maybe it's time to check your shins

Researchers have found a link between uncontrolled blood pressure, and the lead levels in your shin bones.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/uncontrolled-blood-pressure-maybe-its-time-to-check-your-shins-20181024

Health24.com | Don't pop that pimple

Experts say that there are better, more effective ways to manage acne than squeezing pimples.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Acne/News/dont-pop-that-pimple-20181025

Health24.com | You probably have microplastics in your poop

There's a good chance tiny plastic particles - microplastics - have taken up residence in your gut, a new, small study argues.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/you-probably-have-microplastics-in-your-poop-20181025

Health24.com | Pollution may be linked to a type of bleeding stroke

New research shows exposure to the main ingredient in smog may be linked to a type of bleeding stroke.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/pollution-may-be-linked-to-a-type-of-bleeding-stroke-20181025

Health24.com | Govt's free sanitary pads projects earmarked to start in November

Three provinces will be the testing grounds for the Department of Women’s free sanitary pads policy - with the projects set to start in November.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/govts-free-sanitary-pads-projects-earmarked-to-start-in-november-20181024

Health24.com | ‘I’m a man and I survived breast cancer – this is my story’

Many men may think breast cancer is a disease only women should look out for, but this survivor's story shows how this illness does not discriminate.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/im-a-man-and-i-survived-breast-cancer-this-is-my-story-20181023

Health24.com | KZN woman who received life-saving kidney wants to encourage people to become donors

A 45-year-old woman from Pietermaritzburg got a kidney transplant in June 2018 after nearly six years of suffering with renal problems.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Kidney-and-bladder/News/kzn-woman-who-received-life-saving-kidney-wants-to-encourage-people-to-become-donors-20181024

Health24.com | Treasury commits R350m to beef up staff at public health facilities

Treasury is reprioritising R500m to boost the public health sector, R350m of which is being used to recruit more than 2 000 health professionals for public health facilities.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/treasury-commits-r350m-to-beef-up-staff-at-public-health-facilities-20181024

Health24.com | Mboweni says sanitary pads soon to be zero-rated

The finance minister has added sanitary pads to the Treasury's list of zero-rated items.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/mboweni-says-sanitary-pads-soon-to-be-zero-rated-20181024

News24.com | Motsoaledi receives international prizes for role in fight against TB

Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi has been honoured with two Kochon prizes in The Hague, Netherlands, after he was recognised for his role and political leadership in the fight against TB globally.

from Health24 News https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/motsoaledi-receives-international-prizes-for-role-in-fight-against-tb-20181024

Health24.com | Thorough cleaning doesn't remove diarrhoea-causing bacteria from hospital bed sheets

Traces of diarrhoea-causing bacteria can remain on hospital bed sheets even after thorough cleaning, researchers report.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/thorough-cleaning-doesnt-remove-diarrhoea-causing-bacteria-from-hospital-bed-sheets-20181024

Health24.com | WATCH: Why music is good for your brain

Learning a musical instrument Dutch neuropsychologist explains why music makes people happy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/watch-the-science-behind-music-20181024

Health24.com | Lose excess kilos, lower breast cancer risk?

New research suggests dropping weight could lower the odds of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/lose-excess-kilos-lower-breast-cancer-risk-20181024-3

Health24.com | 5 nasty skin conditions you could develop as the weather gets warmer

Acne? Heat rash? Enlarged pores? Here's how to tackle warm-weather skin conditions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/5-nasty-skin-conditions-you-could-develop-as-the-weather-gets-warmer-20181022

Health24.com | Becoming an entrepreneur? This personality trait might make you fail

Staying positive? As it turns out, research shows optimists aren't cut out to become entrepreneurs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/becoming-an-entrepreneur-this-personality-trait-might-make-you-fail-20181019

Health24.com | New tuberculosis vaccine in sight

A new vaccine for the world’s top infectious disease killer, tuberculosis, is in sight - for the first time in 100 years.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/new-tuberculosis-vaccine-in-sight-20181023

Health24.com | 5 bedtime beverages that will help you lose weight

Five beverages to drink at night if you’re looking to lose weight.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/5-bedtime-beverages-that-will-help-you-lose-weight-20181019-2

Health24.com | Study: This easy fix could be the unexpected answer to low sex drive

A study sheds some light on how to jump-start your sex drive.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Problems/study-this-easy-fix-could-be-the-unexpected-answer-to-low-sex-drive-20181019

Health24.com | 'Game changer' tuberculosis drug cures 8 in 10

Doctors in Belarus - a country with one of the highest rates of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in the world spent months treating patients with a new drug, alongside other antibiotics, with startling results - 80% of patients were cured.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/game-changer-tuberculosis-drug-cures-8-in-10-20181023

Health24.com | Bad news: Your chocolate Labrador won't live as long as other Labs

Bad news for chocolate Labrador lovers everywhere - new research shows that the dogs have shorter life spans than their black and yellow cousins, and also have higher rates of skin disease and ear infections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/bad-news-your-chocolate-labrador-wont-live-as-as-other-labs-20181023

Health24.com | A staggering 30 million Americans now have diabetes

Researchers say 1 in 7 Americans have diabetes - with many not even knowing they suffer from the disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/a-staggering-30-million-americans-now-have-diabetes-20181023

Health24.com | Could even high-fat dairy be good for you?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/could-even-high-fat-dairy-be-good-for-you-20180914

Health24.com | Brain's 'self-control' center may be key to weight-loss success

Brain scans reveal that people who are better at losing weight have more activity in regions of the brain associated with self-control, a small new study reports.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/brains-self-control-center-may-be-key-to-weight-loss-success-20181019

Health24.com | Going deaf – a story of gradual hearing loss

Gradual deterioration of hearing, most commonly caused by ageing and noise exposure, is subtle and may go unnoticed for a long time.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/going-deaf-a-story-of-gradual-hearing-loss-20181003

Health24.com | Should you be using feminine hygiene products?

With so many scented wipes, gels and washes on the market, you might be tempted to add a feminine intimate product to your shower routine. But should you?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/Health-tips/should-you-be-using-feminine-hygiene-products-20181016-3

Health24.com | 4 breast cancer myths which often affect prevention, treatment

These common breast cancer myths can affect the prevention and treatment of the disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/4-breast-cancer-myths-which-often-affect-prevention-treatment-20181022

Health24.com | Could diet affect breast cancer risk?

Like the human gut, the breast gland has a "microbiome" that's influenced by diet, new animal research suggests.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/could-diet-affect-breast-cancer-risk-20181003

Health24.com | Did Leonardo da Vinci's genius stem from a 'lazy eye'?

A British researcher suggests an untreated eye ailment may have helped Leonardo da Vincigenius perfect his masterpieces - but not everybody's convinced.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/News/did-leonardo-da-vincis-genius-stem-from-a-lazy-eye-20181019

Health24.com | Does your dog really understand you?

Investigators say they've dug up some new details about how pooches process words.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/does-your-dog-really-understand-you-20181019

Health24.com | Don’t worry, your sex life will still be on fire even when you’re way, way older

This is good news because the reality is we're all going to reach old age at some stage.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Relationships/dont-worry-your-sex-life-will-still-be-on-fire-even-when-youre-way-way-older-20181019

Health24.com | This is exactly how to escape a botched bench press

You went without a spotter and you can't finish that last rep. Not to worry, Trainer Bill Hartman, has your exit plan.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/this-is-exactly-how-to-escape-a-botched-bench-press-20181018-2

Health24.com | Smoking e-cigarettes could significantly slow healing of wounds

Researchers have found that smoking electronic cigarettes could slow the healing of skin wounds as much as regular cigarettes, according to a new study on rats - but admit that further studies are warranted.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/smoking-e-cigarettes-could-significantly-slow-healing-of-wounds-20181021-2

Health24.com | 6 legit health benefits of quinoa

It's a "complete" protein, for starters.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/6-legit-health-benefits-of-quinoa-20181018

Health24.com | Shocking prevalence of pregnancies, HIV infections in 9-19 year olds in Limpopo village

Newly released statistics from rural clinics outside of Thohoyandou show that children as young as nine are falling pregnant or acquiring HIV infections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/shocking-prevalence-of-pregnancies-hiv-infections-in-9-19-year-olds-in-limpopo-village-20181020-3

Health24.com | Is it safe to sleep with your contact lenses in? We found out

With people going blind, sleeping with your contact lenses is a lot more serious than it looks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/is-it-safe-to-sleep-with-your-contact-lenses-in-we-found-out-20181018

Health24.com | How does circumcision really affect your sex life? Here are the facts

A growing number of guys are speaking out against what they see as a cruel and barbaric practice. But how much does it actually affect your sex life?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/how-does-circumcision-really-affect-your-sex-life-here-are-the-facts-20181019

Health24.com | Do you feel sad after sex? This is why and what you can do about it

A new study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy has revealed that 41% of the men surveyed had felt sad after sex in the previous four weeks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/do-you-feel-sad-after-sex-this-is-why-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-20181019

Health24.com | IBS – 4 symptoms that extend beyond your stomach

When you think of IBS, symptoms that come to mind include diarrhoea, constipation and gas. However, there are other symptoms that extend beyond your stomach.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/About-IBS/ibs-4-symptoms-that-extend-beyond-your-stomach-20181019

Health24.com | Lung scans of smokers with COPD can reveal heart disease

Studies have found that smokers are more likely to die from heart disease than from lung cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/lung-scans-of-smokers-with-copd-can-reveal-heart-disease-20181019

Health24.com | Here are the unexpected places where germs live

Your quest to avoid pathogens might take you down the wrong path. Here's what germaphobes should know.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Health-tips/here-are-the-unexpected-places-where-germs-live-20181017

Health24.com | For cod's sake, eat more seafood if you can

In a study spanning 22 years, researchers have found that higher blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a better chance of healthy ageing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/for-cods-sake-eat-more-seafood-if-you-can-20181019

Health24.com | High infant death rate in dysfunctional Bloemfontein ward

During a recent Democratic Alliance oversight inspection of the Pelonomi Regional Hospital in Bloemfontein, it was revealed that its infant mortality rate has skyrocketed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/high-infant-death-rate-in-dysfunctional-bloemfontein-ward-20181019

Health24.com | Single father: 'I speak to my daughter about sex'

Some parents, especially fathers, still believe it’s the role of nurses or teachers to educate their children about issues related to sex.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/single-father-i-speak-to-my-daughter-about-sex-20181019

Health24.com | Drinking coffee might help with this skin condition

The results of a new appear to challenge longstanding wisdom that those who struggle with rosacea should avoid both caffeine and hot drinks of any kind, suggesting that coffee might be good for avoiding the skin condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/drinking-coffee-might-help-with-this-skin-condition-20181019

Health24.com | Exercising with allergies – what you should know

You want to get in shape or train for a specific event, but you're bogged down by the symptoms of severe hay fever or allergy-induced sinusitis. What should you do?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Health-tips/exercising-with-allergies-what-you-should-know-20181012

Health24.com | Do therapists need therapy?

Therapy offers a safe space where you can discuss many personal issues around your life and mental health with a therapist. But do therapists ever need their own therapy?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Health-tips/do-therapists-need-therapy-20181015

Health24.com | Scientists closer to drug that cuts nicotine dependence

Nicotine dependence is one of the major reasons why it's challenging for people to quit smoking - but researchers say they have created an enzyme that might one day reduce nicotine cravings.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/scientists-closer-to-drug-that-cuts-nicotine-dependence-20181018

Health24.com | Health dept commits to resolve critical ARV shortages before year end

Following the nationwide shortage of certain ARVs and contraceptives, the Department of Health says it is committed to resolving the issues by the end of 2018.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/health-dept-commits-to-resolve-critical-arv-shortages-before-year-end-20181018

Health24.com | Gluten-free craze: But what about people who really can't have gluten?

People with coeliac disease say they're happy to have more gluten-free choices at shops and restaurants, brought on by the gluten-free craze - but some with coeliac sense a growing stigma as other people voluntarily go gluten-free.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/gluten-free-craze-but-what-about-people-who-really-cant-have-gluten-20181018-2

Health24.com | Drug users target patients for their medication

Drug addicts who live near the Boiki Tlhapi Clinic in Ikageng, North West, are apparently robbing patients of their medication.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/drug-users-target-patients-for-their-medication-20181018-2

Health24.com | Do itchy, burning eyes mean you have an allergy?

Whether pollen or pet dander is the culprit, allergens usually affect the eyes in the same way.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/do-itchy-burning-eyes-mean-you-have-an-allergy-20181017

Health24.com | Limpopo Department of Health confident of health care turnaround

The Limpopo Department of Health is confident that making positive strides to improve services in the province will aid the health care system.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/limpopo-department-of-health-confident-of-health-care-turnaround-20181017

Health24.com | Social media posts may hint at depression long before clinical diagnosis

Using sophisticated software, researchers have been able to scan social media posts and detect depression months before it was apparent on clinical screening tests

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/social-media-posts-may-hint-at-depression-long-before-clinical-diagnosis-20181017

Health24.com | Eczema? Would you consider taking a bleach bath?

Bleach is antibacterial, and it has been shown that a diluted bleach bath may reduce eczema symptoms by reducing bacteria and inflammation on the skin.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Eczema/eczema-would-you-consider-taking-a-bleach-bath-20181016

Health24.com | Countries that ban spanking see less teen violence

In countries that have a complete ban on corporal punishment, the rates of physical fighting among teens are as much as 69% lower than in countries without such a ban, a study has found.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/countries-that-ban-spanking-see-less-teen-violence-20181016

Health24.com | Mom’s life is ruined after mystery sickness makes her look anorexic

A young mom's life has become a living nightmare after a mystery 'reverse morning sickness' illness caused her to shed over 25kg since her daughter's birth - making her look anorexic.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/moms-life-is-ruined-after-mystery-sickness-makes-her-look-anorexic-20181012

Health24.com | Breast milk may boost preemies' brain development

Premature babies who are breastfed have better brain-cell connectivity.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/breast-milk-may-boost-preemies-brain-development-20180927

Health24.com | Could same-sex couples have babies with shared DNA? Study hints it's possible

Same-sex couples might one day be able to produce offspring that share genetic traits from both parents - according to a study involving mice - but researchers caution that although it's an important first step, research in animals doesn't often pan out in humans.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/News/could-same-sex-couples-have-babies-with-shared-dna-study-hints-its-possible-20181012

Health24.com | Nicotine replacement therapy: What you should know

Trying to quit smoking? You don’t have to quit cold turkey! This is why you should consider nicotine replacement therapy and these are the available options.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/nicotine-replacement-therapy-what-you-should-know-20181016

Health24.com | Is canned or frozen produce bad for me?

Healthy eating is perceived as expensive. But we shouldn’t dismiss canned or frozen vegetables. During National Nutrition Week we take a look at the facts.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/is-canned-or-frozen-produce-bad-for-me-20181011

Health24.com | Hand hygiene – how clean are your hands really?

Today marks Global Handwashing Day, so let's take a look at hand hygiene.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/hand-hygiene-how-clean-are-your-hands-really-20181015-2

Health24.com | Add asthma to list of possible causes of childhood obesity

Obesity is widely regarded as a risk factor for asthma, but new findings suggest the reverse is true.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/Asthma-and-children/add-asthma-to-list-of-possible-causes-of-childhood-obesity-20181013

Health24.com | Feeling down during spring? Blame your seasonal allergies

You might be surprised that not everyone is uplifted by the arrival of warmer weather. There might be a real link between seasonal allergies and depression.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Allergy-triggers/feeling-down-during-spring-blame-your-seasonal-allergies-20181009

Health24.com | UP student wakes up from 11 week coma: ‘We’ve been surprised by how strong she is’

Doctors are stunned by the remarkable recovery of a young University of Pretoria student, who’d been in a coma for 11 weeks at Muelmed Mediclinic after she was hit by a car.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/up-student-wakes-up-from-11-week-coma-weve-been-surprised-by-how-strong-she-is-20181015

Health24.com | Most people can recognise about 5 000 faces

Struggling to put a name to a face? Don't worry, you probably recognise thousands of people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/most-people-can-recognise-about-5-000-faces-20181015

Health24.com | Are electric hand dryers better than paper towels?

The debate about the merits of paper towels versus electric hand dryers in public bathrooms has been going on for years.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/are-electric-hand-dryers-better-than-paper-towels-20181015

Health24.com | C-section rates have nearly doubled since 2000

The number of babies delivered via cesarean section has nearly doubled worldwide since 2000 - to more than 21% of all deliveries - significantly higher than the percentage considered medically necessary.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/c-section-rates-have-nearly-doubled-since-2000-20181015

Health24.com | Why do I get cramps after I orgasm?

I thought sex was supposed to be fun.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Problems/why-do-i-get-cramps-after-i-orgasm-20181011

Health24.com | 5 reasons to love avocados

We celebrate National Nutrition Week (9-15 October 2018) by unpacking the benefits of one of the most popular fruits – the avocado. Nutritionist Monique Piderit tells us more.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/5-reasons-to-love-avocados-20181014-2

Health24.com | Are STDs a deal breaker? This expert weighs in on how to tell her

Here are a few expert tips that will help you break the news to a potential partner so that you don't make STDs a deal breaker.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/are-stds-a-deal-breaker-this-expert-weighs-in-on-how-to-tell-her-20181011

Health24.com | Yes, there is such a thing as too much sleep

A new study confirms that too little sleep can impair your brain, but interestingly, too much sleep is also a problem.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/yes-there-is-such-a-thing-as-too-much-sleep-20181013

Health24.com | Adding dagga to your baking after the recent court ruling? This baker says start small

Dagga is now legal for private use in South Africa and many may try their hand at adding it to their baked goods, but a baker says starting small is the safest way to go.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/adding-dagga-to-your-baking-after-the-recent-court-ruling-this-baker-says-start-small-20181013

Health24.com | SA publications among the worst for negative portrayals of people with obesity

SA publications are among the most stigmatising in the world in terms of how they portray obesity, according to a recent study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/sa-publications-among-the-worst-for-negative-portrayals-of-people-with-obesity-20181012-2

Health24.com | Internal body clocks may affect timing of epileptic seizures

Understanding the cyclic nature of diseases is vital for treating disorders like epilepsy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Epilepsy/News/internal-body-clocks-may-affect-timing-of-epileptic-seizures-20180914

Health24.com | Nationwide ARV shortages: Is South Africa heading for disaster?

There's a nationwide shortage of certain antiretrovirals and contraceptives, but the National Health Department has not yet devised a plan to address the problem.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/nationwide-arv-shortages-is-south-africa-heading-for-disaster-20181012

Health24.com | Obesity in SA: Experts urge government to play its part

SA is already the most obese country in sub-Saharan Africa and we have the highest prevalence of diabetes on the continent, and experts say responsibility should be shifted from individuals to government policies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/obesity-in-sa-experts-urge-government-to-play-its-part-20181012

Health24.com | It just doesn't pay to be nice – study finds nice people at increased risk of bankruptcy

Researchers have analysed data from more than 3 million people and found that those who were nice were at increased risk for bankruptcy and other financial problems.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/it-just-doesnt-pay-to-be-nice-study-finds-nice-people-at-increased-risk-of-bankruptcy-20181012

Health24.com | Another good reason to not pick your nose: You could be spreading pneumonia

Researchers have found that the bacteria behind potentially lethal pneumonia could be spread by picking and rubbing the nose.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/another-good-reason-to-not-pick-your-nose-you-could-be-spreading-pneumonia-20181012-3

Health24.com | It just doesn't pay to be nice - study finds nice people at increased risk of bankruptcy

Researchers have analysed data from more than 3 million people and found that those who were nice were at increased risk for bankruptcy and other financial problems.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/it-just-doesnt-pay-to-be-nice-study-finds-nice-people-at-increased-risk-of-bankruptcy-20181012

Health24.com | Understanding lactose-tolerance testing

A lactose tolerance test is a test that measures how well your body can process lactose, a type of sugar found in dairy products.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Lactose-intolerance/News/understanding-lactose-tolerance-testing-20181012

Health24.com | "My goal is getting South Africa healthier... "

Fitness celebrity Vuyo Radebe wants to tackle the scourge of South Africa's obesity and advises people starting their health and fitness journey to take it one day at a time.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/my-goal-is-getting-south-africa-healthier-20181011

Health24.com | 6 breast cancer misconceptions debunked

Women are encouraged to get as much correct information about breast cancer as they can

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/6-breast-cancer-misconceptions-debunked-20181010

Health24.com | Weight-loss surgery may raise the risk of gallstones

The quick weight loss that occurs after bariatric surgery seems to have an unintended consequence - a greater risk of gallstones, a new study suggests.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/weight-loss-surgery-may-raise-the-risk-of-gallstones-20181011-2

Health24.com | SEE: Obese workers cost their employers 49% more

Obesity has a direct impact on the South African economy and an individual's health. We took a look at the facts on World Obesity Day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/see-obese-workers-cost-their-employers-49-more-20181011

Health24.com | 5 breakfast myths busted

During National Nutrition Week we bust some myths around breakfast.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/5-breakfast-myths-busted-20181008

Health24.com | Can intermittent fasting help reverse type 2 diabetes?

A small this trial has shown that 24-hour fasting regimens can significantly reverse or eliminate the need for diabetic medication, according to the study's authors.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/can-intermittent-fasting-help-reverse-type-2-diabetes-20181010

Health24.com | Can't lose weight? Blame it on your gut

Our nutrition experts weigh in on why gut health is such an important factor in weight loss, on World Obesity Day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/cant-lose-weight-blame-it-on-your-gut-20181011

Health24.com | Want a new PB? Use these training tips from Joshua Capazorio

He went from a prodigy sprinter to a powerlifter, and he's given us his best advice.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/want-a-new-pb-use-these-training-tips-from-joshua-capazorio-20181010

Health24.com | Global mental health report blasts South Africa for Esidimeni

Exactly a year after the start of the arbitration hearings that sought justice for the families of the dead Life Esidimeni patients, the esteemed The Lancet medical journal has released a global mental health report condemning the local disaster as “tragic”.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/global-mental-health-report-blasts-south-africa-for-esidimeni-20181010

Health24.com | Your child and mental health

This year the focus of World Mental Health Day is on the youth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Life-stages-and-depression/your-child-and-mental-health-20181010

Health24.com | Here’s how to tell if a genetic testing service is legit

Some companies are cashing in on your need to know what your future holds.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/heres-how-to-tell-if-a-genetic-testing-service-is-legit-20181009

Health24.com | ‘I tried to kill myself – I lost my legs but I gained a new life’

In 2013 Daryl Brown stepped in front of a train to end his life. He survived but had both legs amputated. He shares his story of survival to help break the stigma surrounding mental health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Real-life-story/i-tried-to-kill-myself-i-lost-my-legs-but-i-gained-a-new-life-20181009

Health24.com | Okay, what is your metabolism – and can you actually make it faster?

Exercise only accounts for 10% of your metabolism. Mind. Blown.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/okay-what-is-your-metabolism-and-can-you-actually-make-it-faster-20181003

Health24.com | Study supports oxygen therapy for sudden hearing loss

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment may be considered as a treatment for sensorineural hearing loss.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/study-supports-oxygen-therapy-for-sudden-hearing-loss-20180928

Health24.com | 'Broken heart syndrome' warrants careful monitoring

Broken heart syndrome - also called Takotsubo syndrome - causes symptoms similar to a heart attack, including chest pain and difficulty breathing - and still puts patients at high risk for hospital readmission and in-hospital death.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/broken-heart-syndrome-warrants-careful-monitoring-20181007

Health24.com | Here’s how champion boxer David Rajuili preps for a fight

Prepping for a fight is not easy. This champ let us in on what he goes through.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/heres-how-champion-boxer-david-rajuili-preps-for-a-fight-20181009

Health24.com | Mom-to-be's high-gluten diet linked to type 1 diabetes in baby

Eating lots of high-gluten foods while pregnant poses a risk for baby.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-and-pregnancy/mom-to-bes-high-gluten-diet-linked-to-type-1-diabetes-in-baby-20180921

Health24.com | Could the Mediterranean diet and olive oil reduce erectile dysfunction?

A new study says yes. We chatted to a couple experts in the field to find out if you can reduce erectile dysfunction problems once and for all.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/could-the-mediterranean-diet-and-olive-oil-reduce-erectile-dysfunction-20181008

Health24.com | Therapy dogs may unleash superbugs, researchers say

Therapy dogs can bring more than joy and comfort to hospitalised kids. They can also bring stubborn germs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/therapy-dogs-may-unleash-superbugs-researchers-say-20181007

Health24.com | Can a 'Noah's Ark' of microbes save the world's health?

Antibiotics, processed-food diets and other modern harms have led to a huge loss of microbial diversity and an accompanying rise in health problems, but researchers envision a solution to safeguard health in the future.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/News/can-a-noahs-ark-of-microbes-save-the-worlds-health-20181005

Health24.com | Could erectile dysfunction be in your genes?

Scientists report they have uncovered the first evidence that erectile dysfunction may have genetic underpinnings.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Erectile-dysfunction/News/could-erectile-dysfunction-be-in-your-genes-20181009

Health24.com | Today's fast-paced world taking toll on too many hearts

Weekday mornings are no longer the most common time for cardiac arrest - we now live in a fast-paced, "always-on" era that causes increased stress and, possibly, an increase in the likelihood of sudden cardiac arrest.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/todays-fast-paced-world-taking-toll-on-too-many-hearts-20181009

Health24.com | 5 signs you’re suffering from 'over-training syndrome'

Feeling flu-ish? You could be overdoing the exercise.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/5-signs-youre-suffering-from-over-training-syndrome-20181008

Health24.com | Women who breastfeed longer are likely to have more kids

Your time spent breastfeeding may determine how much children you'll have in the future.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/women-who-breastfeed-longer-are-likely-to-have-more-kids-20181008

Health24.com | Apple cider vinegar might actually help your heartburn

Yep, for real.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/apple-cider-vinegar-might-actually-help-your-heartburn-20181008

Health24.com | Can a 'Noah's Ark' of microbes save the world's health?

Antibiotics, processed-food diets and other modern harms have led to a huge loss of microbial diversity and an accompanying rise in health problems, but researchers envision a solution to safeguard health in the future.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/can-a-noahs-ark-of-microbes-save-the-worlds-health-20181005

Health24.com | Flu season lingers in bigger cities

Researchers have found that a city's flu season tends to last longer as its population increases and workplaces become more focused within a few key spots.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/flu-season-lingers-in-bigger-cities-20181008-2

Health24.com | Did Neanderthal DNA help early humans fend off disease?

Mating with Neanderthals helped boost modern humans' ability to fight novel viruses in Europe and Asia, a new study contends.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/did-neanderthal-dna-help-early-humans-fend-off-disease-20181005

Health24.com | Therapy dogs may unleash superbugs, researchers say

Therapy dogs can bring more than joy and comfort to hospitalised kids. They can also bring stubborn germs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/therapy-dogs-may-unleash-superbugs-researchers-say-20181007

Health24.com | 7 common oral health issues

Oral health issues can be a sign of bigger health problems. Here are a few of the most commonly encountered oral health issues.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/7-common-oral-health-issues-20180926

Health24.com | Driving on less than 4 hours of sleep is riskiest - but even less than 7 hours is dangerous

Car accident risk is highest if you get fewer than four hours of sleep a night, scientists have found, but even those who sleep fewer than seven hours a night are more likely to be in a crash - and to cause it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/Sleep-and-travel/driving-on-less-than-4-hours-of-sleep-is-riskiest-but-even-less-than-7-hours-is-dangerous-20181008

Health24.com | The 4 gonorrhoea symptoms every man should know

STD rates are at an all-time high and for guys, gonorrhoea is becoming increasingly common. Head to the doctor if you experience these gonorrhoea symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/the-4-gonorrhoea-symptoms-every-man-should-know-20181005

Health24.com | 12 reasons why you’re suddenly so bloated

When that pants shimmy is definitely not going to work.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/12-reasons-why-youre-suddenly-so-bloated-20181003

Health24.com | Does masturbation burn kilojoules or am I kidding myself?

Because my heart is definitely pounding...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/SexTips/does-masturbation-burn-kilojoules-or-am-i-kidding-myself-20181003

Health24.com | The 12 best foods for when you’re super constipated

Unclog those pipes, baby.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/the-12-best-foods-for-when-youre-super-constipated-20181003

LaCroix Denies That It Contains ‘Cockroach Insecticide’ Ingredient

Health24.com | 12 reasons why you’ve got period symptoms but no period

Not cool, uterus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Menstruation/12-reasons-why-youve-got-period-symptoms-but-no-period-20181003

Health24.com | Science says 'hug it out'

Scientists have found that getting a consensual hug on the day of a conflict was linked to smaller drops in positive emotions and a smaller rise in negative ones – the feel-good effects also appeared to linger into the following day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/science-says-hug-it-out-20181004

Health24.com | Study casts doubt on the benefits of light drinking

A new study suggests that people who like to tip back a drink or two every day are more likely to die prematurely – 20% increased risk of death compared to someone who drinks the same amount two to three times a week.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/study-casts-doubt-on-the-benefits-of-light-drinking-20181004-2

Health24.com | Study warns of further damage to the body from deep space travel

New research suggests that venturing beyond Earth's protective atmosphere could damage astronauts' gastrointestinal tracts, after other studies showed the harm it causes to eyes, muscles, hearts and immune systems.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/study-warns-of-further-damage-to-the-body-from-deep-space-travel-20181003

Health24.com | In the US, lawn mowers are an accident waiting to happen

A new review of 51 000 lawn mower injuries in the US between 2006 and 2013 found that 85% of the injuries were to men, with one of the study authors saying it remains a serious public health concern, despite consumer education programmes and warning labels.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/in-the-us-lawn-mowers-are-an-accident-waiting-to-happen-20181004

Health24.com | Mediterranean diet may help preserve your vision

A Mediterranean-style diet might significantly reduce your risk of a major cause of blindness, a new study suggests.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/mediterranean-diet-may-help-preserve-your-vision-20181005

Health24.com | Did Neanderthal DNA help early humans fend off disease?

Mating with Neanderthals helped boost modern humans' ability to fight novel viruses in Europe and Asia, a new study contends.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/did-neanderthal-dna-help-early-humans-fend-off-disease-20181005

Health24.com | No short-term cancer risk from recalled heart drug, study finds

A new study finds that there is no short-term cancer risk from the recalled heart drugs containing valsartan.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/no-short-term-cancer-risk-from-recalled-heart-drug-study-finds-20181003

Health24.com | 'Hangry' may be more than just a state of mind

When you're hungry, everything's annoying and tempers can get short. Now, animal research might help explain why.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/hangry-may-be-more-than-just-a-state-of-mind-20181001-3

Health24.com | Man determined to walk again after rare blood infection from dog saliva

A US man who lost part of his forearms and legs after contracting a rare blood infection from dog saliva is being praised by his doctor for his determination to walk again with prosthetics.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/man-determined-to-walk-again-after-blood-infection-from-dog-20181003-3

Health24.com | Science says 'hug It out'

Scientists have found that getting a consensual hug on the day of a conflict was linked to smaller drops in positive emotions and a smaller rise in negative ones - the feel-good effects also appeared to linger into the following day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/science-says-hug-it-out-20181004

Health24.com | Smog might cloud your memory

British researchers have found that people exposed to higher levels of air pollution had 40% higher odds of developing dementia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/smog-might-cloud-your-memory-20180921

Fitbit Links 90-Year-Old Man to His Stepdaughter's Stabbing Death: Police

Health24.com | Insects as food? Selling them as 'tasty luxuries' might work

New research suggests that if you're marketing protein-rich insects as edibles, emphasising flavor and luxury is key.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/insects-as-food-selling-them-as-tasty-luxuries-might-work-20181003

Health24.com | Women with lower testosterone levels at higher risk of incontinence

The hormone testosterone is associated with men, but proper testosterone levels in women are just as crucial. In fact, low testosterone levels could increase your chances of urinary incontinence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/women-with-lower-testosterone-levels-at-higher-risk-of-incontinence-20181004

Health24.com | Study confirms: Drinking enough water could be key to avoiding UTIs

It's been widely assumed that increased water intake helps to flush out bacteria and reduce the risk of recurrent UTI - but now there's data to back that up.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/News/study-confirms-drinking-enough-water-could-be-key-to-avoiding-utis-20181004

Health24.com | WATCH: Couple re-enacts first meeting 50 years ago as part of Parkinson's treatment

Ron and Renee are both in their 80s, and as part of their care facility's Parkinson's reminiscence therapy, the couple has re-enacted the first time they met, 50 years ago.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Parkinsons-disease/News/watch-couple-re-enacts-first-meeting-50-years-ago-as-part-of-parkinsons-treatment-20181004

Health24.com | In the US, lawn mowers are an accident waiting to happen

A new review of 51 000 lawn mower injuries in the US between 2006 and 2013 found that 85% of the injuries were to men, with one of the study authors saying it remains a serious public health concern, despite consumer education programs and warning labels.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/in-the-us-lawn-mowers-are-an-accident-waiting-to-happen-20181004

Health24.com | 3 new genes linked to chronic back pain

The authors of a new study on chronic back pain say their findings could shed new light on the biological factors involved in the development of the condition and lead to new treatments.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/News/3-new-genes-linked-to-chronic-back-pain-20181004

Health24.com | Study casts doubt on the benefits of light drinking

A new study suggests that folks who like to tip back a drink or two every day are more likely to die prematurely - 20% increased risk of death compared to someone who drinks the same amount two to three times a week.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/study-casts-doubt-on-the-benefits-of-light-drinking-20181004-2

Health24.com | 3 win chemistry Nobel; Findings led to best-selling drug

Three researchers who "harnessed the power of evolution" to produce enzymes and antibodies that have led to new drugs and biofuels have been named winners of the Nobel Prize in chemistry

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/3-win-chemistry-nobel-findings-led-to-best-selling-drug-20181003

Health24.com | No short-term cancer risk from recalled heart drug, study finds

A new study finds that there is no short-term cancer risk from the recalled heart drugs containing valsartan.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/no-short-term-cancer-risk-from-recalled-heart-drug-study-finds-20181003

Health24.com | Common diabetes meds may raise odds for amputation

Researchers have found that taking a diuretic raised the odds of a diabetic having an amputation, or requiring an angioplasty or bypass, by 75% or more, compared with those not using the medicines.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/common-diabetes-meds-may-raise-odds-for-amputation-20181003

Health24.com | Study warns of further damage to the body from deep space travel

New research suggests that venturing beyond Earth's protective atmosphere could damage astronauts gastrointestinal tracts, after other studies showed the harm it causes to astronauts' eyes, muscles, hearts and immune systems.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/study-warns-of-further-damage-to-the-body-from-deep-space-travel-20181003

Health24.com | Is nicotine replacement therapy a safe option for heart patients?

Researchers are encouraging doctors to prescribe nicotine patches for hospitalised smokers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/is-nicotine-replacement-therapy-a-safe-option-for-heart-patients-20181003

Health24.com | How to get rid of those white spots on your teeth

Tips for treating and preventing tooth blemishes, so you can smile with confidence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/Dental-care/how-to-get-rid-of-those-white-spots-on-your-teeth-20180828

Health24.com | Man determined to walk again after rare blood infection from dog saliva

A US man who lost part of his forearms and legs after contracting a rare blood infection from dog saliva is being praised by his doctor for his determination to walk again with prosthetics.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/man-determined-to-walk-again-after-blood-infection-from-dog-20181003-3

Health24.com | Colds especially bad? It may be the bacteria in your nose

New research suggests the amount and type of organisms residing in the nose might explain why some people's cold symptoms are worse than others - even if they are infected with the same strain of virus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/colds-especially-bad-it-may-be-the-bacteria-in-your-nose-20181002

Health24.com | More evidence video games may trigger aggression in kids

The authors of a new review says their results show a "reliable" link between violent video games and aggression in children, but others contend that at most, the findings show the influence of video games is minor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Mind/more-evidence-video-games-may-trigger-aggression-in-kids-20181002

Health24.com | US, Japanese scientists win Nobel for pioneering cancer research

James Allison of the University of Texas and Tasuku Honjo of Kyoto University have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for research which has been described as a landmark in the fight against cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/us-japanese-scientists-win-nobel-for-pioneering-cancer-research-20181002

Health24.com | 5 activities that can help you improve your hearing

Hearing loss can happen to anyone. These activities can help you improve your hearing and quality of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/5-activities-that-can-help-you-improve-your-hearing-20180927

Health24.com | How to cope with IBS at work

The excruciating symptoms of IBS can be unpredictable and interfere with your work life. Here are some general tips on how to cope at the office.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/News/how-to-cope-with-ibs-at-work-20180918

Health24.com | Promoting a healthy lifestyle for Soweto’s moms-to-be

Pregnant moms who join prenatal classes benefit from peer support and shared experiences, while also keeping up to date with the best ways to raise healthy babies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/promoting-a-healthy-lifestyle-for-sowetos-moms-to-be-20181002

Health24.com | Coffee may have another perk for kidney patients

Could that morning cup of joe bring a health boost to people battling kidney disease?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Kidney-and-bladder/News/coffee-may-have-another-perk-for-kidney-patients-20180917

Health24.com | Dangerous bacteria could be used as weapon against cancer

A potentially dangerous bacteria appears to target malignant cells and could provide a new means of fighting cancer, a small, preliminary study reports.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/dangerous-bacteria-could-be-used-as-weapon-against-cancer-20181001-2

Health24.com | Brushing up on dental hygiene

Gum disease is a condition caused by bacteria and food debris that build up on teeth and form a sticky film known as plaque.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/brushing-up-on-dental-hygiene-20181001

Health24.com | How lack of sleep affects your body

Sleep deprivation is a common problem that can lead to a number of chronic health conditions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/About-sleep/how-lack-of-sleep-affects-your-body-20181001

Health24.com | Shortage of injectable contraceptives in Limpopo is ‘not a crisis’

Limpopo health facilities are experiencing a shortage of injectable contraceptives. Other forms of family planning are, however, freely available

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/shortage-of-injectable-contraceptives-in-limpopo-is-not-a-crisis-20181001