Health24.com | Can some children outgrow autism?

It's possible that some children diagnosed with autism respond to early therapy aimed at supporting their development and end up 'outgrowing' the condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Autism/News/can-some-children-outgrow-autism-20190320

Health24.com | Here’s what happens to your body when you drink coffee

How the superdrug takes you from tired to wired... and back.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/heres-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-drink-coffee-20190329

Health24.com | Elliptical vs. treadmill: Which is a better cardio machine?

It's a cardio face-off.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/elliptical-vs-treadmill-which-is-a-better-cardio-machine-20190329

Health24.com | Lupus patients fighting to get crucial medicine in SA

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic and complex autoimmune disease where a sufferer’s immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/lupus-patients-fighting-to-get-crucial-medicine-in-sa-20190331-2

Health24.com | What drives 'anti-vaxxer' parents? It's a mixed bag

'Anti-vaxxers' range from conspiracy theorists to parents who have safety worries or interests in alternative medicine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/what-drives-anti-vaxxer-parents-its-a-mixed-bag-20190331-2

Health24.com | Here’s exactly how to control your appetite and cravings

Here are three smart mental tricks to smash hunger pangs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/heres-exactly-how-to-control-your-appetite-and-cravings-20190328

Health24.com | Graphic STI awareness campaign aims to scare teens off sex

A campaign launched at four Tembisa high schools is aiming to educate teenagers about reproductive health issues such as sexually transmitted infections, teenage pregnancy and family planning.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/Teen/graphic-sti-awareness-campaign-aims-to-scare-teens-off-sex-20190331-2

Health24.com | Community suffers as leaders squabble over healthcare clinic site

The construction of a clinic in Makhwaleni Village in the Eastern Cape has been delayed because of disagreement about exactly where it should be built.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/community-suffers-as-leaders-squabble-over-healthcare-clinic-site-20190331-3

Health24.com | Don't skip leg days – here are some smart steps for stronger calves

The following exercises will add definition to your calves and help prevent some lower leg injuries.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/dont-skip-leg-days-here-are-some-smart-steps-for-stronger-calves-20190330-2

Health24.com | Could beetroot fight salt-induced high blood pressure?

In a study, researchers found that nitrate was more than 100 times more potent than potassium in protecting rats against salt-induced increases in blood pressure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/could-beetroot-fight-salt-induced-high-blood-pressure-20190330-2

Health24.com | I turned to alcohol and drugs because i felt worthless, teen tells of struggle with bipolar disorder

Ndumiso Prince Cele says that he started drinking alcohol and using drugs, because he felt worthless, as he tried to cope with the "shame" of bipolar disorder.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/i-turned-to-alcohol-and-drugs-because-i-felt-worthless-teen-tells-of-struggle-with-bipolar-disorder-20190330-3

Health24.com | Is coconut milk good for you?

Because everyone is obsessed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/is-coconut-milk-good-for-you-20190328

Health24.com | 10 FAQs about constipation answered

Do you have a pressing question about constipation? Read here – and you might find the answer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/Constipation-and-diet/10-faqs-about-constipation-answered-20190328

Health24.com | Is the new 'fasting' diet trend healthy?

Fasting is nothing new and is a part of many major religious traditions. But is it healthy and effective to restrict eating or fast on a regular basis?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/is-the-new-fasting-diet-trend-healthy-20190329-2

Health24.com | Does fish oil help control asthma?

In a recently published study, taking fish oil did not improve asthma control, as measured by a standard questionnaire, breathing tests, urgent care visits and severity of symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/does-fish-oil-help-control-asthma-20190329-2

Health24.com | Surgeons make huge breakthrough with first kidney transplant from live HIV-positive donor

US surgeons have made a huge breakthrough which could potentially make donor organs more widely available to patients infected with the AIDS virus, by performing the world's first kidney transplant in which both the living donor and the recipient are HIV-positive.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/surgeons-make-huge-breakthrough-with-first-kidney-transplant-from-live-hiv-positive-donor-20190329

Health24.com | Study: Many in Ebola outbreak don't believe virus is real

A staggering one out of four people interviewed in eastern DRC last year believed Ebola wasn't real, according to a new study, while healthcare workers struggle to contain what has become the second-deadliest outbreak in history.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/Ebola/study-many-in-ebola-outbreak-dont-believe-virus-is-real-20190328

Health24.com | Don't believe everything medical practitioners say — Tim Noakes

Renowned sports scientist Tim Noakes has labelled the years of his infamous "Twitter Trial" as defining in his medical career, which spans 40 years.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/dont-believe-everything-medical-practitioners-say-tim-noakes-20190329

Health24.com | WATCH: Meet the woman who doesn't feel pain because of a rare genetic mutation

Jo Cameron has lived a life without pain, because of a rare genetic mutation. She's leaned on her own hot stove and not realised there's a problem until she smelled something burning... "I'm vegan, so the smell is pretty obvious. There's no other burning flesh going on in the house... "

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Pain-Management/Real-life-story/watch-meet-the-woman-who-doesnt-feel-pain-because-of-a-rare-genetic-mutation-20190329

Health24.com | The 7 pineapple benefits that will keep you snacking

The fruit is an all-round miracle worker.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/Fruit/the-7-pineapple-benefits-that-will-keep-you-snacking-20190328

Health24.com | Here’s what NOT to do if you think you have a food addiction

A study found that people with addictive-like eating behaviour have similar brain activity patterns to substance abusers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/heres-what-not-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-a-food-addiction-20190328

Health24.com | High-fibre diet may help gut 'microbiome' battle melanoma

A thriving gut microbiome is linked to a stronger response to an immune therapy for the skin cancer melanoma.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin-cancer/Melanoma/high-fibre-diet-may-help-gut-microbiome-battle-melanoma-20190328-2

Health24.com | Man donates part of his liver to girlfriend’s grandmother in lifesaving operation

An American man has given his girlfriend’s grandmother a new lease of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Liver-Health/News/man-donates-part-of-his-liver-to-girlfriends-grandmother-in-lifesaving-operation-20190328

Health24.com | 19-year-old contracts TB from biological dad she hadn’t seen in 18 years

When Jade October from Kuils River, Cape Town, met her biological dad again after 18 years, she didn’t realise her life would change drastically.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/19-year-old-contracts-tb-from-biological-dad-she-hadnt-seen-in-18-years-20190328

Health24.com | After immunotherapy, eating small bits of peanut might help curb the allergy

Allergy sufferers don't want to eat large amounts of peanuts. They just want the reassurance that if they accidentally ingest small amounts, they won't have a severe reaction.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/after-immunotherapy-eating-small-bits-of-peanut-might-help-curb-the-allergy-20190328

Health24.com | Mystery infections traced to blood-shedding religious ritual

Researchers were initially puzzled how 10 British men had become infected with a little-known virus, because the men hadn't taken risks usually associated with the disease - until learned they had participated in blood-shedding religious rituals - cutting or whipping themselves.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/mystery-infections-traced-to-blood-shedding-religious-ritual-20190314-2

Health24.com | Are some birth control methods doomed to fail? A gene variant in women may be the culprit

A new study has found that gene variant in women that breaks down hormones in birth control could be to blame for pregnancies while contraceptives are being used.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Contraception/Contraception-for-women/are-some-birth-control-methods-doomed-to-fail-a-gene-variant-in-women-may-be-the-culprit-20190328

Health24.com | Researchers find that some US parents are getting around vaccine laws – thanks to bogus medical exemption notes

Some parents may be turning to unethical physicians to circumvent a tough law in the US state of California. which bars 'personal belief' exemptions for childhood vaccinations – possibly fuelling new and dangerous measles outbreaks, a new study finds.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/researchers-find-that-some-us-parents-are-getting-around-vaccine-laws-thanks-to-bogus-medical-exemption-notes-20190328

Health24.com | Smoking potent dagga daily raises psychosis risk, study finds

The biggest-ever study to examine the impact of marijuana on psychotic disorder rates claims that smoking high-potency dagga every day could increase the chances of developing psychosis by about five times.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Dagga/smoking-potent-dagga-daily-raises-psychosis-risk-study-finds-20190328

Health24.com | WATCH: What if you never washed?

What if we decided not to wash at all? Here's what will happen.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/watch-what-if-you-never-washed-20190328

Health24.com | Good news for those who need them: Most hip, knee replacements last decades

An exhaustive review of several hundred thousand joint replacements in a number of countries concluded that these operations are very successful.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sports-injuries/Hip-injuries/good-news-for-those-who-need-them-most-hip-knee-replacements-last-decades-20190327-2

Health24.com | Walk, dance or clean — just a bit of physical activity helps you live longer

According to an American cardiologist, people who are completely sedentary can benefit from exercise or physical activity, even if it's only 10 minutes a day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/walk-dance-or-clean-just-a-bit-of-physical-activity-helps-you-live-longer-20190327-2

Health24.com | 7 warning signs that you have something more than 'just a cold'

The common cold is unpleasant, but one is able to shake it quite quickly. But when are your symptoms actually something else?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/Health-tips/7-warning-signs-that-you-have-something-more-than-just-a-cold-20190327

Health24.com | Cape Town to host top gynaecology conference

World-leading gynaecologists will soon meet in Cape Town for a unique gathering of nearly 1 000 experts from around the world.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/cape-town-to-host-top-gynaecology-conference-20190327

Health24.com | Concerns raised over common diabetes test - study claims it often misses a diabetes diagnosis

Researchers say a common diabetes test — which is convenient because fasting is not required — may not spot the disease as well as an older test, which is considered more cumbersome.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/concerns-raised-over-common-diabetes-test-study-claims-it-often-misses-a-diabetes-diagnosis-20190327

Health24.com | Woman tells of ‘sangoma trauma’

Isabell Gama didn't understand what the tingling sensation in her swollen feet meant - her aunt suggested that she should become a sangoma before she lost both feet. But after two months of training and no change in her condition, she finally sought medical help.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/woman-tells-of-sangoma-trauma-20190327

Health24.com | Wheelchairs: The assistive device that gives life

The reality is that many persons with disabilities often fall within the poorest of the poor - Not only do they lack basic services, but also quality of life, writes André Kalis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Columnists/wheelchairs-the-assistive-device-that-gives-life-20190327-2

Health24.com | WATCH: How much can you trust your own memory?

How much of what we remember is correct? And how many of our memories are actually inaccurate?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Fascinating-phenomena/watch-how-much-can-you-trust-your-own-memory-20190327

Health24.com | Fewer excess kilos may mean fewer migraines

New research shows that weight loss is associated with a large decline in migraine frequency, duration, pain and disability.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Headache-and-migraine/Migraine-triggers/fewer-excess-kilos-may-mean-fewer-migraines-20190327

Health24.com | Here’s what to do if your heart is racing more than usual

Here’s how to read that off-beat beat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/heres-what-to-do-if-your-heart-is-racing-more-than-usual-20190325

Health24.com | 'Male pill' makes another advance, researchers say study shows libido will be preserved

Results suggest that a male contraceptive pill will combine two hormonal activities in one. It will decrease sperm production – while preserving libido.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/male-pill-makes-another-advance-researchers-say-study-shows-libido-will-be-preserved-20190326

Health24.com | How stigma continues to threaten SA's battle against TB

Even though tuberculosis patients may be getting the latest drugs, they are still struggling with the stigma attached – from family, friends, and even health workers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/how-stigma-continues-to-threaten-sas-battle-against-tb-20190326

Health24.com | Doctors can't ignore their own mental health – top psychiatrist warns about doctor burnout

A top psychiatrist warns of doctor burnout in SA, especially with the chronic shortages of medical professionals in the country.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Suicide/doctors-cant-ignore-their-own-mental-health-top-psychiatrist-warns-about-doctor-burnout-20190326

Health24.com | SA professor makes 'biggest breakthrough in SA dermatology'

After an extensive study, internationally-renowned South African dermatologist Ncoza Dlova has discovered that a newly identified gene might be the cause of hair loss in African women.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hair-loss/Hair-loss-in-women/sa-professor-makes-biggest-breakthrough-in-sa-dermatology-20190326

Health24.com | Tick bites more likely to cause red meat allergy than thought

When people develop an allergic immune response to alpha-gal, found in non-human mammal blood, it can lead to a red meat allergy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/tick-bites-more-likely-to-cause-red-meat-allergy-than-thought-20190228

Health24.com | Payment for participants taking part in research studies can lead to lies — study

Payment is often used to get people to enrol in research studies, but the fact that they're being paid might encourage them to lie about their eligibility or other aspects.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/payment-for-participants-taking-part-in-research-studies-can-lead-to-lies-study-20190326

Health24.com | Want to stay trim? Don't eat in the evening

Researchers found that eating later into the day was associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) and greater body fat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/want-to-stay-trim-dont-eat-in-the-evening-20190325-2

Health24.com | Science finds a way for transgender males to maintain fertility

Research has shown that after one year of testosterone treatment, ovary function in transgender men is preserved to the extent that it might allow them to become pregnant.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Sexual-diversity/science-finds-a-way-for-transgender-males-to-maintain-fertility-20190325

Health24.com | Terminally ill woman shocks doctors with radically shrinking tumour

A terminally ill mom – who’s kept her cancer diagnosis a secret from her toddler – has shocked doctors after her tumour shrunk by 75%, following alternative treatment in Mexico.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Lung-cancer/News/terminally-ill-woman-shocks-doctors-with-radically-shrinking-tumour-20190323

Health24.com | #ItsTime — World TB Day 2019 highlights working together to eradicate the deadly disease

Everyone, from civilians to congress, and everyone else in between, need to step up and start working together to eradicate one of the world’s deadliest diseases — TB.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/itstime-world-tb-day-2019-highlights-working-together-to-eradicate-the-deadly-disease-20190324

Health24.com | 9 things you’re doing in your sleep that signal a bigger health problem

Are you coughing ... without a cold?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/9-things-youre-doing-in-your-sleep-that-signal-a-bigger-health-problem-20190325

Health24.com | WATCH: How much pain can we realistically take?

The human pain threshold seems to differ from person to person, yes. But everyone has a cut-off point - right?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Pain-Management/News/watch-how-much-pain-can-we-realistically-take-20190325

Health24.com | Follow this diet and save the earth, experts say

There’s a new diet which has nothing to do with body weight, but rather the 'weight of human consumption' on our planet. Here’s what it entails and why we should change our habits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Green-living/follow-this-diet-and-save-the-earth-experts-say-20190319

Health24.com | Can allergies cause coughing – or is it just a cold?

Important question: Is it phlegmy or dry?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/News/can-allergies-cause-coughing-or-is-it-just-a-cold-20190325

Health24.com | A woman just had a near-fatal allergic reaction to penicillin in semen

Doctors urge people to 'be aware' of the risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Allergy-triggers/a-woman-just-had-a-near-fatal-allergic-reaction-to-penicillin-in-semen-20190319

Health24.com | Are you peeing too much — and other things you might need to know about incontinence

Is your urination pattern normal? Are you at risk for urinary incontinence? What could be causing your urinary incontinence? Here’s a list of articles and tools to help you.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/are-you-peeing-too-much-and-other-things-you-might-need-to-know-about-incontinence-20190324

Health24.com | Major battles have been won against TB. But the war isn't over

Even though major strides are being made in research around TB, millions are still being infected by one of the world's leading killers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/major-battles-have-been-won-against-tb-but-the-war-isnt-over-20190322

Health24.com | Why ice baths can help you bounce back from tough workouts

It's one of the easiest, quickest ways to soothe post-workout pains.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/why-ice-baths-can-help-you-bounce-back-from-tough-workouts-20190319

Health24.com | Kegel balls are basically little weights for your vagina

Let's get physical...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/kegel-balls-are-basically-little-weights-for-your-vagina-20190319

Health24.com | How to choose the best 'discreet' pad for your lifestyle

Urinary incontinence doesn't mean you have to wear an adult diaper. Here's how to choose the best product for your lifestyle.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/how-to-choose-the-best-discreet-pad-for-your-lifestyle-20190313

Health24.com | Taking a bite out of food ads targeted at kids

The vast majority of food ads seen during children's programming are still for products high in fat, salt and sugar.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/taking-a-bite-out-of-food-ads-targeted-at-kids-20190323-2

Health24.com | Your breast size might seriously impact your workouts, according to a new study

The struggle is real.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/your-breast-size-might-seriously-impact-your-workouts-according-to-a-new-study-20190319

Health24.com | What are organic tampons – and should I start using them?

It depends.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Menstruation/what-are-organic-tampons-and-should-i-start-using-them-20190322

Health24.com | How to go about choosing the correct antihistamine for your allergies

Uh-oh, you have seasonal allergies and everyone tells you to take antihistamines. But is that the correct advice? How do you decide? Read on.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Health-tips/how-to-go-about-choosing-the-correct-antihistamine-for-your-allergies-20190322

Health24.com | 5 reasons why you might suddenly start wetting yourself

Wetting yourself is not only embarrassing, but may point to a serious underlying medical condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/5-reasons-why-you-might-suddenly-start-wetting-yourself-20190322

Health24.com | Daily aspirin might ease COPD flare-ups

A study highlights that adding aspirin to current COPD treatment regimens may potentially improve the well-being of patients.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/daily-aspirin-might-ease-copd-flare-ups-20190305

Health24.com | What you should know about allergy-induced asthma

Allergies are never pleasant, but when they affect your breathing and quality of life, it becomes a double whammy. Here’s what you need to know about allergen-induced asthma.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Health-tips/what-you-should-know-about-allergy-induced-asthma-20190322

Health24.com | Why mobility training will increase strength and decrease injuries

Mobility training could be the answer to more than you think.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/why-mobility-training-will-increase-strength-and-decrease-injuries-20190319

Health24.com | Could invasive lung cancer biopsies be replaced by blood tests?

According to new research, a blood test is as effective as a tissue biopsy in diagnosing advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Lung-cancer/News/could-invasive-lung-cancer-biopsies-be-replaced-by-blood-tests-20190228

Health24.com | New techniques let scientists zero in on individual cells

Lab techniques developed in the past few years are revealing the secrets of our cells.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/new-techniques-let-scientists-zero-in-on-individual-cells-20190304

Health24.com | Seek help fast if you have heart attack symptoms on vacation

If you're going on vacation and experience heart attack symptoms, get medical help as soon as you possibly can, seeing that heart attacks are believed to be the leading cause of natural death among travellers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-attack/seek-help-fast-if-you-have-heart-attack-symptoms-on-vacation-20190303

Health24.com | Tackling obesity: Making fresh farm produce fashionable

A Limpopo farmer is determined to make farming fashionable among young people to help alleviate obesity, food insecurity and unemployment in rural areas.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/tackling-obesity-making-fresh-farm-produce-fashionable-20190321

Health24.com | Does breastfeeding hormone protect against type 2 diabetes?

Previous studies have shown that the hormone prolactin, associated with breastfeeding, may affect insulin secretion and sensitivity.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Type-2-diabetes/does-breastfeeding-hormone-protect-against-type-2-diabetes-20181012

Health24.com | WATCH: Back pain - an expert's view on what's causing it, and how to get relief

An expert view on what's causing your back pain - how to prevent it, and exercises to give you relief.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/Exercises-for-a-better-back/watch-back-pain-an-experts-view-on-whats-causing-it-and-how-to-get-relief-20190320

Health24.com | UN: Gene editing for human reproduction is 'irresponsible'

At this time, it is irresponsible for anyone to proceed with gene editing for reproductive purposes, a panel convened by the World Health Organization says, but stopped short of calling for a ban.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/un-gene-editing-for-human-reproduction-is-irresponsible-20190320

Health24.com | Top US CEOs vow to tackle workplace mental health

Leading American CEOs concluded that companies need to take care of their employees' mental health with the same attention they take care of their physical health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/top-us-ceos-vow-to-tackle-workplace-mental-health-20190320

Health24.com | New Limpopo students shun HIV test

To win the battle against HIV/Aids, everyone must be willing to get tested and find out their status.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/new-limpopo-students-shun-hiv-test-20190320

Health24.com | Breakthrough sheep study shows frozen semen is viable 50 years later

Australian researchers say sheep semen frozen for 50 years has been successfully used to inseminate ewes, resulting in more than 30 pregnancies - demonstrating the viability of long-term storage of semen.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/News/breakthrough-sheep-study-shows-frozen-semen-is-viable-50-years-later-20190320

Health24.com | Woman almost dies after injecting herself with fruit juice

The following is a 'wellness practice' you might not want to try at home.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Natural/Natural-approach/woman-almost-dies-after-injecting-herself-with-fruit-juice-20190320

Health24.com | 7 things that may help you if you suspect you have anaemia

You are tired all the time, but could it be anaemia? We put together a list of helpful articles and tools to point you in the right direction.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/7-things-that-may-help-you-if-you-suspect-you-have-anaemia-20190319

Health24.com | Once and for all: How much water do I have to drink each day?

Hint: Probably more than what you're sipping on now.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/once-and-for-all-how-much-water-do-i-have-to-drink-each-day-20190320

Health24.com | Yes, keto diet constipation is real – but you can do something about it

You’re gonna want to buy more veggies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/Constipation-and-diet/yes-keto-diet-constipation-is-real-but-you-can-do-something-about-it-20190320

Health24.com | Millions of cosmetic surgical procedures were performed in 2018, but which were at the top of the US list?

Of the millions of cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2018 in the US, a few of the top contenders may be quite obvious. Data also shows there was a significant increase in the number of procedures done when compared to the previous year's data.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/Surgical-procedures/millions-of-cosmetic-surgical-procedures-were-performed-in-2018-but-which-were-at-the-top-of-the-us-list-20190319-2

Health24.com | WATCH: Are eggs bad for you? New study rekindles debate

Latest research on eggs won't go over easy for those who can't eat breakfast without them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-are-eggs-bad-for-you-new-study-rekindles-debate-20190319-2

Health24.com | Experts say exposing baby to foods early may help prevent allergies

A group of top US paediatricians are challenging what was previously thought — that babies should avoid highly allergenic foods early in life, saying it's likely better to introduce foods like peanut butter when kids are around 6 months of age.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Allergy-triggers/experts-say-exposing-baby-to-foods-early-may-help-prevent-allergies-20190319

Health24.com | Pretoria parents speak of their grief after son’s sudden paralysis

It started with a scratchy throat. Then his legs suddenly went numb. Now, two weeks later, a matric pupil at Hoërskool Tuine in Pretoria is completely paralysed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Immune-disorders/News/pretoria-parents-speak-of-their-grief-after-sons-sudden-paralysis-20190315

Health24.com | WATCH: Your Apple Watch might help spot a dangerous irregular heartbeat

According to data from a large study, the Apple Watch has been able to detect irregular heart pulse rates that could signal the need for further monitoring for a serious heart rhythm problem.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/watch-your-apple-watch-might-help-spot-a-dangerous-irregular-heartbeat-20190319

Health24.com | WATCH: Which phobia is the most frightening?

There's a lot of scary stuff out there, but which phobia is the worst to have?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Fascinating-phenomena/watch-which-phobia-is-the-most-frightening-20190319

Health24.com | A home near 'green space' could cut heart attack risk

Research indicating that living in or near green spaces is good for the heart could be an argument for encouraging greening streetscapes and establishing parks in the vicinity of homes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-attack/a-home-near-green-space-could-cut-heart-attack-risk-20190319

Health24.com | 4 exercises for a better back

In order to support your back, it is important to make sure your abdominal muscles are in good shape.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/Exercises-for-a-better-back/4-exercises-for-a-better-back-20190122

Health24.com | Smoking while pregnant sends sudden infant death syndrome risk soaring

Researchers have concluded that doctors should strongly encourage women to give up smoking during pregnancy, or if they can't quit, to smoke less.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/smoking-while-pregnant-sends-sudden-infant-death-syndrome-risk-soaring-20190318

Health24.com | Limpopo can't afford to renew community service contracts

586 Limpopo health professionals abruptly became unemployed when their contracts ended in January.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/limpopo-cant-afford-to-renew-community-service-contracts-20190318

Health24.com | Woman with fatal allergy to the cold speaks out after people think it’s a joke

A woman from Cleveland in Oklahoma, US, has spoken out after people thought that her potentially fatal allergy to cold weather was a joke.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/woman-with-fatal-allergy-to-the-cold-speaks-out-after-people-think-its-a-joke-20190315

Health24.com | Pensioner makes R380k a year from spooning strangers

A widow reveals that he spoons strangers to help cope with the loss of his wife.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/pensioner-makes-r380k-a-year-from-spooning-strangers-20190315

Health24.com | Siblings forced to sleep apart and minimise interaction due to deadly cystic fibrosis

A mom has told how a kiss between her two children could prove fatal as both have cystic fibrosis – leaving them forced to sleep apart and unable to even share anything.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/siblings-forced-to-sleep-apart-and-minimise-interaction-due-to-deadly-cystic-fibrosis-20190315

Health24.com | WATCH: What if antibiotics stopped working and caused a superbug apocalypse?

What if harmful germs and bacteria become immune to antibiotics?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/watch-what-if-antibiotics-stopped-working-and-caused-a-superbug-apocalypse-20190318

Health24.com | 5 jobs that may aggravate your allergies

Suffering from allergies? These are some of the careers where you might want to take extra care.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Health-tips/5-jobs-that-may-aggravate-your-allergies-20190318

Health24.com | Why some teenagers also suffer from incontinence

'But it’s something only old ladies suffer from.' Not true. Peeing a little every time you laugh or sneeze has nothing to do with age, and even teenagers are sometimes affected.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-children/why-some-teenagers-also-suffer-from-incontinence-20190318

Health24.com | You are eating more sugar than you think and it will affect your heart

Thinking that you are not at risk for heart disease and that you don't eat too much sugar? Our nutritional expert tells us the scary truth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/you-are-eating-more-sugar-than-you-think-and-it-will-affect-your-heart-20190307

Health24.com | Heart attacks striking more young adults

Once people in their 20s or 30s have had a heart attack, they're at risk for more cardiovascular events and have just as much risk as older people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-attack/heart-attacks-striking-more-young-adults-20190308

Health24.com | Hookah smoke can contain more toxins than cigarettes

Hookah smoke contains potentially harmful chemicals that can affect the heart and blood vessels.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/hookah-smoke-can-contain-more-toxins-than-cigarettes-20190317-2

Health24.com | Parents, don't be so quick to jump to an ADHD diagnosis

The key to determining if your child has ADHD is the consistent demonstration of at least six specific traits for a minimum of six months - so parents shouldn't be too quick to get their child checked for ADHD, a child expert says

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/News/parents-dont-be-so-quick-to-jump-to-an-adhd-diagnosis-20181028

Health24.com | Irregular sleep could impact your heart health

In a study, people with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk for a cardiovascular event, including stroke, congestive heart failure and coronary heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/irregular-sleep-could-impact-your-heart-health-20190316-2

Health24.com | Raw dog food is risky business for pet and family alike

There is compelling evidence to support vets' concerns about the health risks associated with feeding pets a raw meat-based diet.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/raw-dog-food-is-risky-business-for-pet-and-family-alike-20190306

Health24.com | Treatment may allow allergic kids to eat eggs safely - study

Though egg allergy seems to go away with age, it can last into the second decade of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/treatment-may-allow-allergic-kids-to-eat-eggs-safely-study-20190305

Health24.com | Many parents think vaping around kids is fine

According to researchers e-cigarettes interfere with the right of infants and children to breathe clean air.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/many-parents-think-vaping-around-kids-is-fine-20190311

Health24.com | Are soccer pros at higher risk for ALS?

There have been several deaths among Italian professional soccer players from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and repeated head injuries may be a risk factor for the disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/are-soccer-pros-at-higher-risk-for-als-20190301

Health24.com | WATCH: Which superpowers are we closest to achieving?

Some say X-ray vision... Some say teleportation... Which superpowers will humans have first?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Fascinating-phenomena/watch-which-superpowers-are-we-closest-to-achieving-20190315-2

Health24.com | WATCH: What would happen if you stopped eating for a week?

What would happen to your mind and body if you stopped eating for a week?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/watch-what-would-happen-if-you-stopped-eating-for-a-week-20190315

Health24.com | Officials see no link between miscarriage risk and flu shots

Health officials say new research has not found a miscarriage risk for women who get annual flu shots.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/Treatment/officials-see-no-link-between-miscarriage-risk-and-flu-shots-20190301

Health24.com | Study reveals how C-sections are 50 times more deadly for women in Africa

Death rates among women undergoing a C-section to deliver a baby is about 50 times higher in Africa than in most wealthy nations, a study reveals.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Birth/study-reveals-how-c-sections-are-50-times-more-deadly-for-women-in-africa-20190315

Health24.com | WATCH: You need to know about these 10 weird yoga varieties

Can you do the Downward Dumbledore? Yes, Harry Potter yoga is a thing, as well as a bunch of other weird and wonderful types of yoga.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Yoga/watch-you-need-to-know-about-these-10-weird-yoga-varieties-20190315

Health24.com | High testosterone levels bad news for the heart

A new study serves as a big warning that higher circulating levels of testosterone can lead to an increase in cardiovascular events.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/high-testosterone-levels-bad-news-for-the-heart-20190315

Health24.com | A midday nap may be just the pick-me-up your blood pressure needs

A study has found that midday sleep - a nap of around 49 minutes - appears to lower blood pressure levels a much as other lifestyle changes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/a-midday-nap-may-be-just-the-pick-me-up-your-blood-pressure-needs-20190315

Health24.com | Hate giving oral sex? Try these expert tips

4 ways to upgrade the time you spend downtown.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/hate-giving-oral-sex-try-these-expert-tips-20190218

Health24.com | Which type of exercise might lower your diabetes risk?

A new study found that moderate gains in muscle mass were associated with a greatly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/which-type-of-exercise-might-lower-your-diabetes-risk-20190312

Health24.com | Why load shedding can be a health risk and what you can do about it

A lack of electricity, especially during the hot summer months, increases the risk of food spoilage and foodborne illness. Here's how to stay safe.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Gastroenteritis-and-food-illness/why-load-shedding-can-be-a-health-risk-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-20190314-2

Health24.com | One-third of US kids have back pain

On average, the children who reported back pain weighed more and had higher body mass indexes (BMI).

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/News/one-third-of-us-kids-have-back-pain-20190314-2

Health24.com | WATCH: How far can you fall and survive?

Do you suffer from vertigo? Are you scared of heights? Then look away now.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/First-aid/News/watch-how-far-can-you-fall-and-survive-20190314

Health24.com | Why does breast cancer return? New study finds clues

New research could help identify and treat those most in danger of a breast cancer recurrence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/why-does-breast-cancer-return-new-study-finds-clues-20190314

Health24.com | Cancer diagnoses at Tembisa Hospital mirror rest of SA

Cancer diagnoses in Tembisa reflect the state of the disease across South Africa.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/cancer-diagnoses-at-tembisa-hospital-mirror-rest-of-sa-20190314

Health24.com | Steve Biko Hospital conducts world's first ever middle ear transplant

The Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria has successfully completed the world's first ever middle ear transplant that has allowed a 35-year-old man to be able to hear again.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/steve-biko-hospital-conducts-worlds-first-ever-middle-ear-transplant-20190314

Health24.com | Scientists back temporary global ban on gene-edited babies

An international group of scientists and ethicists is calling for a temporary global ban on making babies with edited genes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/scientists-back-temporary-global-ban-on-gene-edited-babies-20190314-2

Health24.com | Drug-resistant TB can be cured in less than half the time, new study shows

The much-anticipated final results of a TB treatment trial known as STREAM, has found that a nine- to 11-month treatment course is just as effective as the previous standard of 20 to 24 months of drugs in curing patients with multi-drug resistant TB.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/drug-resistant-tb-can-be-cured-in-less-than-half-the-time-new-study-shows-20190314

Health24.com | Featherlight, wireless sensors let parents cuddle their preemies

The bundles of wired sensors currently in use can prevent parents from nurturing their premature newborn.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/featherlight-wireless-sensors-let-parents-cuddle-their-preemies-20190301

Health24.com | Are thrill-seekers with heart conditions courting danger?

The findings of a group of researchers suggest little evidence linking health dangers to thrill-seeking behaviour among people diagnosed with a serious heart condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/are-thrill-seekers-with-heart-conditions-courting-danger-20190314

Health24.com | Testicular cancer treatment doesn't always doom fertility

Testicular cancer patients are often afraid of the risk of infertility caused by chemotherapeutic treatment. However, the findings of a new study provide some reassurance.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/testicular-cancer-treatment-doesnt-always-doom-fertility-20190227

Health24.com | Did you wait until middle age to get fit? It could still boost your life span

A midlife start to physical activity seemed to cut the odds of death from the two major killers – heart disease and cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/did-you-wait-until-middle-age-to-get-fit-it-could-still-boost-your-life-span-20190309

Health24.com | Bad reaction from a new tattoo? Here's what to do

Common infections after a tattoo include infections, allergic reactions and worsening of an existing skin condition, such as psoriasis or eczema.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/bad-reaction-from-a-new-tattoo-heres-what-to-do-20190303

Health24.com | Study urges seniors to get moving to live longer

Researchers found that seniors who were most fit were more than twice as likely to be alive a decade later than the least fit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/study-urges-seniors-to-get-moving-to-live-longer-20190308

Health24.com | Some advice for when you hit 50: Cut the TV time, it might dull the ageing brain

Researchers found that the worst deficits in verbal memory occur in people who watch more than seven hours of television daily.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/some-advice-for-when-you-hit-50-cut-the-tv-time-it-might-dull-the-ageing-brain-20190313-2

Health24.com | No one is too old for a healthy lifestyle, says rural gogo

Fatima Mazibuko from Mpumalanga claims that changing her lifestyle not only benefited her, but also motivated the people around her to live a healthier life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/no-one-is-too-old-for-a-healthy-lifestyle-says-rural-gogo-20190311

Health24.com | WATCH: What is déjà Vu...? What is déjà Vu...?

Ever get the feeling that you've been here before? That this exact thing has already happened?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Fascinating-phenomena/watch-what-is-deja-vu-what-is-deja-vu-20190313

Health24.com | WATCH: What really happens when you get shot?

We see it happen in movies and on television, but no one wants to experience it in real life. So, what really happens when you get shot? WARNING: This video contains violent movie scenes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/First-aid/Wounds-and-bleeding/watch-what-really-happens-when-you-get-shot-20190313

Health24.com | One drink a day is fine, right? No, says a new study, which ties moderate drinking to rising blood pressure

Rigorous new research finds finding that even a drink or two per day is tied to rising blood pressure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/one-drink-a-day-is-fine-right-no-says-a-new-study-which-ties-moderate-drinking-to-rising-blood-pressure-20190313

Health24.com | Anaemia and HIV – what you should know

Although not as severe a risk as it used to be, anaemia associated with HIV should be treated as a matter of urgency.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/anaemia-and-hiv-what-you-should-know-20190311

Health24.com | Social media 'influencers' can get kids eating junk food

A new, insidious form of junk food marketing is where companies pay prominent social media personalities to feature their products.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/social-media-influencers-can-get-kids-eating-junk-food-20190305

Health24.com | Heavier people may be more likely to survive a stroke

In a study, scientists found that severely obese patients were considerably less likely to die after suffering an ischaemic stroke than patients of normal weight.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/heavier-people-may-be-more-likely-to-survive-a-stroke-20190308

Health24.com | What should you do if you suspect you might have a food allergy?

While food allergies are common, they may be hard to diagnose. Think you might have a food allergy?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Health-tips/what-should-you-do-if-you-suspect-you-might-have-a-food-allergy-20190312

Health24.com | Fast food delivers even more calories than decades ago, as portion sizes grow dramatically

A new study found that in America the average portion size for fast food main courses nearly quadrupled in a period of thirty years.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/fast-food-delivers-even-more-calories-than-decades-ago-as-portion-sizes-grow-dramatically-20190312

Health24.com | Myth and stigma around HIV almost proved deadly - but her daughter survived against the odds

A young mother with HIV was only 13 when she gave birth, and was persuaded by her family to stop taking ARVs, with disastrous results. But her HIV-positive daughter beat the odds to survive, and is now a healthy 17-year-old who fully understands her need for medication.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/myth-and-stigma-around-hiv-almost-proved-deadly-but-her-daughter-survived-against-the-odds-20190312

Health24.com | How gastroparesis 'paralyses' your stomach

Gastroparesis is a rare, incurable disease that leads to constipation, erratic blood sugar levels and malnutrition, to name but a few symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Digestive-system/how-gastroparesis-paralyses-your-stomach-20190312

Health24.com | WATCH: Dad finally kisses his baby girl after doctors warned chemotherapy had made his saliva toxic

Craig Fountain couldn't kiss his newborn daughter Lottie until she was three weeks old because of the chemotherapy he was undergoing for stage three bowel cancer - which doctors had warned him made his saliva toxic.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Real-life-story/watch-dad-finally-kisses-his-baby-girl-after-doctors-warned-chemotherapy-had-made-his-saliva-toxic-20190311

Health24.com | When meds suppress HIV, odds of sexual transmission near zero

HIV has become a manageable chronic condition. It's no longer a death sentence thanks to drug therapies that first became available in the 1990s.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/when-meds-suppress-hiv-odds-of-sexual-transmission-near-zero-20190311

Health24.com | Could gut bacteria be linked to dementia risk?

Researchers have found that the makeup of the gut microbiome is linked to risks for conditions, such as dementia, obesity, asthma and type 1 diabetes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/could-gut-bacteria-be-linked-to-dementia-risk-20190201

Health24.com | Almost half of global cases of childhood cancer go undiagnosed

According to a new study almost half of all children with cancer are not diagnosed and may die without being treated.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Cancer-in-children/almost-half-of-global-cases-of-childhood-cancer-go-undiagnosed-20190228

Health24.com | WATCH: How do you know if you're colour blind?

Millions of people around the world are colour blind. Are you one of them?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/Eye-disorders/watch-how-do-you-know-if-youre-colour-blind-20190311

Health24.com | How to get your calcium if you're lactose-intolerant

People who are lactose-intolerant cannot obtain calcium from dairy products. Plant sources of calcium are their best alternative.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Lactose-intolerance/News/how-to-get-your-calcium-if-youre-lactose-intolerant-20190308

Health24.com | When it comes to diet, not all plants are created equal

A study found that boosting the intake of high-quality plant-based foods over time lowers the risk of death even among people who start off with poor-quality diets.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/when-it-comes-to-diet-not-all-plants-are-created-equal-20190308

Health24.com | 5 liver cleanse myths busted

We examine the facts and fictions behind liver cleanses and detox diets.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Liver-Health/News/5-liver-cleanse-myths-busted-20190310-2

Health24.com | Yo-yo dieting won't do your heart any favours

The more times you go on a yo-yo diet, the worse for your heart health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/yo-yo-dieting-wont-do-your-heart-any-favours-20190310-2

Health24.com | WATCH: How would human brain transplants change the world?

The brain transplant has long been held as a final frontier in medical science - what if this incredibly complicated procedure was an everyday norm?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Fascinating-phenomena/watch-how-would-human-brain-transplants-change-the-world-20190310-2

Health24.com | How to do a biceps curl like a total beast

Flex like you mean it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/how-to-do-a-biceps-curl-like-a-total-beast-20190306

Health24.com | 'Vampire' treatments are unproven and potentially harmful, US watchdog warns

According to the FDA, the use of plasma infusion therapies is on the rise across the United States, often costing thousands of dollars per treatment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/vampire-treatments-are-unproven-and-potentially-harmful-us-watchdog-warns-20190309-2

Health24.com | What’s the deal with sex dreams (and how to have one)?

While you might never be able to fully control your dreams, it’s absolutely possible to train yourself to have more sex dreams.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/whats-the-deal-with-sex-dreams-and-how-to-have-one-20190305

Health24.com | ‘Keto crotch’ might be a surprising side effect of a low-carb diet

LOL. Say what?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/News/keto-crotch-might-be-a-surprising-side-effect-of-a-low-carb-diet-20190305

Health24.com | 7 ways to find a workout buddy you’ll actually like

You'll be way more likely to show up.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/7-ways-to-find-a-workout-buddy-youll-actually-like-20190305

Health24.com | WATCH: How loud is too loud?

How much more sound can our ears realistically withstand?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/Noise/watch-how-loud-is-too-loud-20190308-2

Health24.com | Mental health help becoming less of a stigma in military

In the US military there has been a fundamental shift regarding attitudes on mental health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/mental-health-help-becoming-less-of-a-stigma-in-military-20181204

Health24.com | Low-dose aspirin doesn't prolong survival in prostate cancer

Evidence suggests that aspirin might reduce the risk of developing and dying from colon and some other cancers, but prostate cancer may not be on that list.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/low-dose-aspirin-doesnt-prolong-survival-in-prostate-cancer-20190306

Health24.com | Poor health compounds loneliness in seniors

Results of an online poll highlight the importance of proactively reaching out to seniors in your community who may be at risk of feeling isolated and disconnected.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Caring-for-someone-depressed/poor-health-compounds-loneliness-in-seniors-20190305

Health24.com | WATCH: What if we used 100% of our brains?

What if our cerebrum was let loose, and every iota of our brain's power became available?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Fascinating-phenomena/watch-what-if-we-used-100-of-our-brains-20190308-2

Health24.com | Facebook steps up fight against vaccine misinformation

Facebook has taken another step to stem the tide of misinformation about vaccinations on its platform.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/facebook-steps-up-fight-against-vaccine-misinformation-20190307

Health24.com | WATCH: These are worst human parasites you never want to have

We take a look at some of the most grotesque, dangerous and deadly human parasites out there.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/watch-these-are-worst-human-parasites-you-never-want-to-have-20190308

Health24.com | How to do a squat jack for a serious cardio workout

Your legs will never be the same.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/In-the-gym/how-to-do-a-squat-jack-for-a-serious-cardio-workout-20190305

Health24.com | 6 years: How long new parents can expect to lose sleep

In a study, investigators found that both sleep satisfaction and duration 'sharply declined' following childbirth.

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Health24.com | Could psoriasis meds fight heart trouble too?

In future, cardiovascular prevention may require anti-inflammatory medication over and above cholesterol reduction medication.

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Health24.com | How much coffee is OK?

Coffee is safe, but if you feel jittery during the day or have trouble getting quality sleep, you may be drinking too much.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/how-much-coffee-is-ok-20190306

Health24.com | FDA allows treatment of depression with club drug's cousin

US health officials have approved a medication related to the mind-altering drug ketamine as a new option for patients with severe depression.

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Health24.com | Fungi in breast milk? These kinds are good for baby

The presence of yeasts and other fungi in the breast milk of healthy mothers indicates that breast milk is an important source of microorganisms for growing infants.

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Health24.com | Exercise secrets to a better butt

Squats aren't the only way to a shapelier rear end.

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Health24.com | Actor Luke Perry dies of stroke at age 52

Stroke remains the fifth leading killer in the United States. While typically associated with people in their senior years, strokes can also hit people at much younger ages.

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Health24.com | 7 health benefits of spicy food every hot sauce lover needs to know about

As it turns out, spicy food packs some great benefits.

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Health24.com | Easy ways to rev up your metabolism and burn calories

A number of tips from the American Council on Exercise can help you to lose those extra kilos.

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Health24.com | Advice on salt, hidden in an array of foods, gets specific

The advice to limit salt is getting more specific: A report by the National Academies of Science says the recommended limit for sodium is being tied to a reduced risk of chronic diseases.

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Health24.com | Evening exercise won't wreck your sleep

According to new research, evening exercise doesn't leave people counting sheep before they fell asleep.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/evening-exercise-wont-wreck-your-sleep-20190226

Health24.com | Record number of potential donors get tested to try to save boy with cancer

A record-breaking 4 855 people waited for hours in the rain to get tested so they could see if they were a match to help save a five-year-old boy fighting a rare form of cancer.

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Health24.com | Many women plagued by anxiety after stroke

A study found that one in four stroke survivors reports experiencing moderate to severe anxiety two to eight weeks after their stroke.

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Health24.com | Largest study ever finds no link between measles vaccine and autism

The World Health Organization has declared vaccine hesitancy one of the 10 greatest threats to public health.

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Health24.com | Mammograms helped save up to 600 000 US lives since 1989

The most important aspect of mammography and screening is finding and treating breast cancer early enough to save women's lives.

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Health24.com | Here’s how this athlete broke records after having a kidney transplant

He managed to rise above his disease and emerge better than ever.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Kidney-and-bladder/News/heres-how-this-athlete-broke-records-after-having-a-kidney-transplant-20190305

Health24.com | Can you drink black coffee while fasting or not?

Please say yes, please say yes, please say yes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/can-you-drink-black-coffee-while-fasting-or-not-20190306

Health24.com | Happiness in marriage may rest in your genes

A study found that, in marriage, people's happiness is influenced by their own and their partner's genetic predispositions.

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Health24.com | 7 things you can do today so your penis can perform better tonight

Your daily behaviours play a big role in whether your erection can rise to the occasion.

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Health24.com | The deadliest plastic for seabirds? Balloons

New research has found that if we want to stop seabirds from dying from plastic ingestion, we need to remove particularly balloons from their environment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Animals/the-deadliest-plastic-for-seabirds-balloons-20190305

Health24.com | The London patient: "A critical moment in the search for an HIV cure."

Experts are extremely hopeful after a second man, who has subsequently been dubbed the 'London patient', was 'functionally cured' of HIV after undergoing a stem cell transplant.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/the-london-patient-a-critical-moment-in-the-search-for-an-hiv-cure-20190305

Health24.com | Second man seems to be free of HIV after stem cell transplant

A London man appears to be HIV-free after a stem cell transplant — a dangerous and risky procedure. It is the second such success after the "Berlin patient", who is 12 years post-transplant and still free of HIV.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/second-man-seems-to-be-free-of-hiv-after-stem-cell-transplant-20190305

Health24.com | Is long-distance running good for the heart?

Studies have suggested that when marathoners get heart disease, they may be able to weather it better than non-runners.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/is-long-distance-running-good-for-the-heart-20190305

Health24.com | Is your hand pain arthritis, carpal tunnel or something else?

If you have a chronic condition, an occupational therapist can teach you how to limit stress on joints when using your hands.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Pain-Management/About-pain/is-your-hand-pain-arthritis-carpal-tunnel-or-something-else-20190303

Health24.com | Your child still having 'accidents' long after being potty trained? Here's what you should know

Soiling long after potty training can be a real problem. Here’s what you should know.

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Health24.com | Weekday sleep loss is hurting your metabolism – and weekend 'catch-up' sleep won't fix it

'Catch-up' sleep on the weekend does not reverse the negative effects on your metabolism caused by weekday sleep loss, researchers have found.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/weekday-sleep-loss-is-hurting-your-metabolism-and-weekend-catch-up-sleep-wont-fix-it-20190304-2

Health24.com | Many US parents are wrong about what prevents colds in kids

A new survey shows that many US parents take prevention measures against their kids catching a cold that have little basis in science.

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Health24.com | Scientists find 5 new genes that make people more vulnerable to Alzheimer's

Learning more about how five gene variants influence Alzheimer's risk could improve knowledge on how the disease begins and provide potential new targets for drugs.

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Health24.com | Medical dagga: an elixir for the elderly?

In a study, the majority of senior patients who took medical marijuana came back and said they were 'better'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Street-drugs/News/medical-dagga-an-elixir-for-the-elderly-20190304

Health24.com | Why do some kids with eczema develop food allergies?

According to a study, the skins of atopic dermatitis patients with food allergies show clear markers of a predisposition to allergic diseases and a faulty skin barrier.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/why-do-some-kids-with-eczema-develop-food-allergies-20190228

Health24.com | Specialist surgeons from Gauteng to help 200 Limpopo babies

Although a clubfoot is not painful, if left untreated it may lead to permanent disability.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/specialist-surgeons-from-gauteng-to-help-200-limpopo-babies-20190301

Health24.com | Feeling tired? A dietitian gives these tips

If feeling tired has become the norm for you, you might want to look at your diet. Nutritional Solutions provides us with a few pointers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/feeling-tired-a-dietitian-gives-these-tips-20190227

Health24.com | This is what can happen when constipation gets serious

Constipation is common, but in some cases it can turn into a medical emergency.

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Health24.com | Smokers may fare worse against the deadliest skin cancer

Researchers have found that smoking may affect how the body's immune system responds to melanoma.

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Health24.com | Just a single dose of this cancer drug could help put melanoma into remission

Keytruda, a drug meant to treat certain cancers, triggers the body's immune response to attack cancer cells.

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Health24.com | Walnuts and almonds help hearts of type 2 diabetics

A new study suggests that nut consumption is beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and premature death among diabetics.

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Health24.com | The 6 real reasons why you can’t stop overeating

And it's not because food tastes good.

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Health24.com | How flu may up the odds of a stroke or a rupture in your neck arteries, a new study shows

Researchers have found that flu can increase your odds for having a stroke by almost 40% - and that added risk remains for a full year, while an additional study found that in the month following a bout with flu, patients had a higher likelihood of tearing neck arteries.

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Health24.com | New nerve stimulation technique might relieve back pain

Stimulating nerve cells along spine's vertebrae interrupts pain signals between the painful back area and the brain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/News/new-nerve-stimulation-technique-might-relieve-back-pain-20181017

Health24.com | Walking, not driving, the greens boosts health in golfers with knee woes

The majority of rounds of golf in the United States are now played with a golf cart, which while easy on the joints, may not be the best choice for heart health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Arthritis/Arthritis-and-Exercise/walking-not-driving-the-greens-boosts-health-in-golfers-with-knee-woes-20190302

Health24.com | Science puzzling out differences in gut bacteria around the world

While investigators are getting closer to completing a list of common microbes in the guts of North Americans and Europeans, there is a significant lack of data from other regions of the world.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/science-puzzling-out-differences-in-gut-bacteria-around-the-world-20190215

Health24.com | Expert panel says two back pain procedures may be useless

Each year, thousands suffer compression fractures in their spine, resulting in acute and chronic back pain, impaired mobility and disability.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/Back-operations/expert-panel-says-two-back-pain-procedures-may-be-useless-20190125

Health24.com | Mom-to-be's flu can harm her unborn baby

Research shows that a baby runs the risk of being born preterm and underweight, if a mom-to-be's flu goes untreated.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/mom-to-bes-flu-can-harm-her-unborn-baby-20190113

Health24.com | UN warns of 'complacency' as measles cases soar worldwide

Measles may be the disease, but all too often the real infection is misinformation, mistrust and complacency, says UNICEF's executive director, amid a major increase in outbreaks of the highly contagious disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Measles/un-warns-of-complacency-as-measles-cases-soar-worldwide-20190301

Health24.com | How single moms often put their kids' healthcare above their own

According to a new study, single mothers tend to shift health spending away from themselves to their children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/how-single-moms-often-put-their-kids-healthcare-above-their-own-20190301