Health24.com | WATCH: A breathing problem meant this French bulldog pup couldn’t play with other dogs – but a life-saving op fixed that

Ten-month-old French bulldog puppy Dory couldn't run and play with the other dogs, due to a breathing problem - but a life-saving operation, costing more than R30 000 has fixed that.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/watch-a-breathing-problem-meant-this-french-bulldog-pup-couldnt-play-with-other-dogs-but-a-life-saving-op-fixed-that-20190801

Health24.com | HIV lurking in spinal fluid linked to thinking problems

A study has found that a large percentage of people on anti-HIV therapy have HIV-harbouring cells in their cerebrospinal fluid, and that many of them suffer from cognitive impairment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/hiv-lurking-in-spinal-fluid-linked-to-thinking-problems-20190717

Health24.com | Medical marijuana won't help ease opioid crisis

A new study refutes the notion that the use of medical marijuana against pain may mitigate the ongoing problem of opioid abuse in the US.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Pain-Management/Opioids/medical-marijuana-wont-help-ease-opioid-crisis-20190801

Health24.com | 5 commonly asked questions about ADHD answered

ADHD can be tricky to diagnose and understand. We put together a list of frequently asked questions – and their answers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/Living-with-ADHD/5-commonly-asked-questions-about-adhd-answered-20190730

Health24.com | The Paleo diet could be bad for your heart, study finds

The Paleolithic diet, or Paleo diet for short, has been found to contain high levels of a marker tied to heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/the-paleo-diet-could-be-bad-for-your-heart-study-finds-20190724

Health24.com | Struggling to get a good night's sleep? A warm bath not too long before bedtime could do the the trick

The key is to both time and heat that bath to perfection to get your body temperature moving in the right direction, to improve your quality of sleep.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/struggling-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-a-warm-bath-not-too-long-before-bedtime-could-do-the-the-trick-20190731-2

Health24.com | If you're receiving treatment for this lung abnormality, smoking may cause major interference

A new study has found that a history of smoking may negatively affect the treatment of a specific blood vessel abnormality.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/if-youre-receiving-treatment-for-this-lung-abnormality-smoking-may-cause-major-interference-20190731

Health24.com | Why are most planes not equipped with first aid for kids?

New research has revealed that few first aid kits on planes have child-specific remedies for emergencies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/why-are-most-planes-not-equipped-with-first-aid-for-kids-20190731-2

Health24.com | Could high levels of oestrogen in the womb increase the risk of autism?

Results from recent research suggested that an infant's exposure to high levels of oestrogen in the womb might play a role in autism risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Autism/News/could-high-levels-of-oestrogen-in-the-womb-increase-the-risk-of-autism-20190731

Health24.com | Does the idea of surgery scare you? You're more likely die after you leave hospital, than in the OR – study

A large-scale global study has found that patients who have non-cardiac are much more likely to die after they leave the hospital than in the operating theatre.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/does-the-idea-of-surgery-scare-you-youre-more-likely-die-after-you-leave-hospital-than-in-the-or-study-20190731

Health24.com | Office horror stories: 'The lies, the trash talk, the isolation'

Readers continue to share their stories of working with office psychopaths who are manipulative and egotistical, and sleep perfectly well while ruining colleagues' health and careers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Employee-wellbeing/office-horror-stories-the-lies-the-trash-talk-the-isolation-20190731

Health24.com | High-fibre diets might shield against a common pregnancy complication

Does increasing dietary fibre intake help lower a pregnant woman's risk for preeclampsia?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/high-fibre-diets-might-shield-against-a-common-pregnancy-complication-20190731

Health24.com | Help for impotence starts with frank talk with doctor

Erectile dysfunction may not be life-threatening, but it can affect a man's quality of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Erectile-dysfunction/News/help-for-impotence-starts-with-frank-talk-with-doctor-20190619

Health24.com | Legalising medical marijuana won't ease opioid crisis

Researchers emphasise that an increase in the opioid overdose death rate in US states that have legalised medical marijuana doesn't mean medical marijuana is spurring on opioid ODs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/legalising-medical-marijuana-wont-ease-opioid-crisis-20190731

Health24.com | Sexting may be less common among teens than you think

A new study has found that although sexting is perceived as an epidemic, most teens have never sent or received a raunchy text.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Teen/News/sexting-may-be-less-common-among-teens-than-you-think-20190728

Health24.com | How do you help when your child's battling with a weight problem?

Excess weight puts children at risk of a myriad of health problems, but guidelines have been set out for parents wanting to help their children through lifestyle changes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/how-do-you-help-when-your-childs-battling-with-a-weight-problem-20190730-2

Health24.com | Yes, you can still exercise if you have lung disease – here’s how

When you suffer from lung disease, exercising – although challenging – can benefit your health in many ways.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/Living-with-COPD/yes-you-can-still-exercise-if-you-have-lung-disease-heres-how-20190730-2

Health24.com | How your cellphone charger could electrocute you

If the electrical transfer from a cellphone charger isn't properly contained, unsuspecting phone users can end up shocked, burned and even hospitalised.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/News/how-your-cellphone-charger-could-electrocute-you-20190730

Health24.com | 5 ways to cope with adult ADHD at work

While there are several effective ways to treat and manage adult ADHD, work could still be a major challenge.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/Managing-ADHD/5-ways-to-cope-with-adult-adhd-at-work-20190730

Health24.com | Older women – improve your social life, increase your bones' strength

A study has revealed that the lack of a social life could cause decreased density and strength in older women's bones.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Osteoporosis/News/older-women-improve-your-social-life-increase-your-bones-strength-20190730

Health24.com | Why a few days of formula after birth won't harm breastfed babies

We all know breast is best, but a new study says supplementing with formula for a few days won't harm your baby.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/why-a-few-days-of-formula-after-birth-wont-harm-breastfed-babies-20190730

Health24.com | 10 ways to make yourself poop first thing in the morning

You know coffee's on this list.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/News/10-ways-to-make-yourself-poop-first-thing-in-the-morning-20190726

Health24.com | 7 antidepressant myths you need to stop believing today

Not everything you hear is true.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/About-depression/7-antidepressant-myths-you-need-to-stop-believing-today-20190726

Health24.com | What are the alternatives to having surgery for severe knee pain?

Your knees have taken a beating – they've been carrying you for all your life – but is surgery really necessary or are there other options out there?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Arthritis/Knee-Pain/what-are-the-alternatives-to-having-surgery-for-severe-knee-pain-20190729-2

Health24.com | Cape Town girl born without bones in her legs won’t let anything stop her

Because of her condition, Zayaan is unable to walk and move around like a normal kid.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/cape-town-girl-born-without-bones-in-her-legs-wont-let-anything-stop-her-20190729

Health24.com | Addicted to video games? This treatment might help

After conducting their study, a team of German researchers claim they have developed a treatment plan to help gaming addicts.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/addicted-to-video-games-this-treatment-might-help-20190711

Health24.com | Could obesity accelerate the brain's ageing process?

We know obesity is harmful in many ways, but did you know it could cause premature decline in the brain's functionality?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/could-obesity-accelerate-the-brains-ageing-process-20190729

Health24.com | What you need to know about doing cycling classes for weight loss

They *might* be a better option than running for some people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/In-the-gym/what-you-need-to-know-about-doing-cycling-classes-for-weight-loss-20190726

Health24.com | 7 reasons you're spotting the week before your period

Really, uterus?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Menstruation/7-reasons-youre-spotting-the-week-before-your-period-20190726

Health24.com | 10 cucumber health benefits you shouldn’t ignore

Fibre, FTW.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/10-cucumber-health-benefits-you-shouldnt-ignore-20190726

Health24.com | What's the point of an elimination diet - and should I try it?

It might just be the answer to all those tummy troubles.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/whats-the-point-of-an-elimination-diet-and-should-i-try-it-20190726

Health24.com | 4 signs you could be losing muscle instead of burning fat

Hey, where'd my gains go?!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/4-signs-you-could-be-losing-muscle-instead-of-burning-fat-20190726

Health24.com | The best way to deal with jealousy in your relationship, according to experts

Put down their phone. I repeat: PUT DOWN THEIR PHONE.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Relationships/the-best-way-to-deal-with-jealousy-in-your-relationship-according-to-experts-20190726

Health24.com | 4 signs that you're at a higher risk for developing an addiction

And why you should stop saying you have an "addictive personality"

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/4-signs-that-youre-at-a-higher-risk-for-developing-an-addiction-20190726

Health24.com | Gaining instead of losing? Here are 6 reasons why your weight fluctuates

Seriously, what gives?!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/gaining-instead-of-losing-here-are-6-reasons-why-your-weight-fluctuates-20190726

Health24.com | 7 types of hunger that can sabotage your weight-loss goals

Learn how to decode them so you can outsmart 'em.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/7-types-of-hunger-that-can-sabotage-your-weight-loss-goals-20190726

Health24.com | 5 simple ways to get rid of that "stress belly" once and for all

Stress eating is a thing – but it doesn't have to be.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/5-simple-ways-to-get-rid-of-that-stress-belly-once-and-for-all-20190726

Health24.com | Are you reluctant to give your kids medication for their ADHD?

While many parents don't like the idea of giving their children medication to treat the symptoms of ADHD, new research shows medication can be beneficial.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/News/are-you-reluctant-to-give-your-kids-medication-for-their-adhd-20190727-2

Health24.com | Could topical testosterone rejuvenate older women's sex drive?

There is consistent evidence generated over decades that postmenopausal women with loss of sexual desire or arousal may benefit from treatment with testosterone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/could-topical-testosterone-rejuvenate-older-womens-sex-drive-20190726-2

Health24.com | Why are more women using marijuana during the early stages of their pregnancies?

Researchers found significant evidence that marijuana exposure during pregnancy is associated with having a low-birthweight baby. .

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/why-are-more-women-using-marijuana-during-the-early-stages-of-their-pregnancies-20190726-2

Health24.com | To meat or not to meat: Will a plant-based diet keep diabetes at bay?

Research claims that people who ate healthy plant-based foods, including veggies, fruits, legumes, nuts and whole grains had a strongly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/to-meat-or-not-to-meat-will-a-plant-based-diet-keep-diabetes-at-bay-20190726-2

Health24.com | How your smartphone could make you fat?

Researchers have discovered that people who use their smartphone for lengthy periods throughout the day are more likely to pick up weight because of their sedentary behaviour.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/News/how-your-smartphone-could-make-you-fat-20190726-2

Health24.com | Poor posture due to smartphone use leads to 'horn bone' growth in skull

Researchers have found that looking down at your smartphone could lead to a 'horn bone' growing at the base of the skull.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/News/poor-posture-due-to-smartphone-use-leads-to-horn-bone-growth-in-skull-20190726

Health24.com | How BPA's replacement chemicals in plastic may not be any safer for kids

Companies have turned to substitutes for BPA and are touting their products as 'BPA-free', but are these products an improvement and are they safer?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/how-bpas-replacement-chemicals-in-plastic-may-not-be-any-safer-for-kids-20190726

Health24.com | Will a gene test someday gauge your heart attack risk?

Using the 'polygenic risk score' score, doctors will be able to better understand whether someone is at higher or lower risk of developing a heart problem.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/will-a-gene-test-someday-gauge-your-heart-attack-risk-20190726

Health24.com | How complete tumour removal in dogs cuts risk of cancer's return

A new study has shown that complete removal of malignant tumours in dogs considerably increases their chances of remaining cancer free.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/how-complete-tumour-removal-in-dogs-cuts-risk-of-cancers-return-20190725-2

Health24.com | How to exercise when you have high blood pressure

Exercise causes the body to adapt in ways that lower blood pressure. Here are general guidelines regarding four key aspects of exercise.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/how-to-exercise-when-you-have-high-blood-pressure-20190725

Health24.com | What your bladder is trying to tell you about your health

We tend to disregard our bladder health until something goes wrong. Here are signs that may indicate that your bladder isn't as healthy as it should be.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/what-your-bladder-is-trying-to-tell-you-about-your-health-20190724

Health24.com | How to boost your immune system while training during winter

Summer bodies are made in winter. But training during the cold months can take its toll on your immune system. Here are seven ways to boost your immunity during winter.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/The-immune-system/how-to-boost-your-immune-system-while-training-during-winter-20190725

Health24.com | Body shape may be a better health indicator than BMI, according to new research

For decades, we were told to look at our body mass index (BMI) to determine if we have a healthy weight. But now, a new study suggests a better determination of health is body shape, or more specifically where fat deposits occur.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/body-shape-may-be-a-better-health-indicator-than-bmi-according-to-new-research-20190725

Health24.com | WATCH: Why a nebuliser and not an inhaler? Here are the differences

If you have a lung condition, you may be treated with medicine that you need to inhale - but why a nebuliser or a inhaler?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/watch-why-a-nebuliser-and-not-an-inhaler-here-are-the-differences-20190725

Health24.com | New study finds alcohol use common among South African adults with HIV – here’s why that’s harmful

Alcohol consumption and drug use can have negative effects on people living with HIV, and can also increase the risk of passing the virus on to others.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/new-study-finds-alcohol-use-common-among-south-african-adults-with-hiv-heres-why-thats-harmful-20190725

Health24.com | Don't be fooled: Thermography no substitute for mammograms, FDA says

Thermography devices are approved by the FDA only for use with another screening or diagnostic test like mammography, not as a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/dont-be-fooled-thermography-no-substitute-for-mammograms-fda-says-20190226

Health24.com | Not another weight-loss story - how running is changing my life, one stride at a time

Running can literally transform lives. For Marelize Wilke, this journey affected her in many ways that had nothing to do with weight loss.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Running/not-another-weight-loss-story-how-running-is-changing-my-life-one-stride-at-a-time-20190722

Health24.com | Sugar, alcohol, tobacco fuels oral health crisis

Oral diseases affect 3.5-billion people, yet oral health has been largely ignored by the global health community, according to a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/sugar-alcohol-tobacco-fuels-oral-health-crisis-20190725

Health24.com | Opioid prescriptions to teens, young adults still common

A study found that young Americans visiting emergency departments had a 15% chance of getting an opioid prescription.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/opioid-prescriptions-to-teens-young-adults-still-common-20190528

Health24.com | If your way of parenting involves belittling your kid, you may be raising a child who is likely to be bullied – or who even bullies others

A new study provides a more complete understanding of how parents' belittling and critical interactions with adolescents thwart their ability to maintain positive relationships with peers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/if-your-way-of-parenting-involves-belittling-your-kid-you-may-be-raising-a-child-who-is-likely-to-be-bullied-or-who-even-bullies-others-20190724-2

Health24.com | Four outrageous surgical transformations that’ll leave you stunned

From Ken, the real-life doll, to parrot man – some people have undergone shocking body modifications.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/four-outrageous-surgical-transformations-thatll-leave-you-stunned-20190719

Health24.com | Doctors shocked after delivering baby with “three heads”

Doctors from India were left stunned after a woman who had, what they believed was a normal pregnancy, gave birth to a baby with three heads. WARNING: Images not for sensitive viewers

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/doctors-shocked-after-delivering-baby-with-three-heads-20190723

Health24.com | Why declaring Ebola a public health emergency isn’t a silver bullet

After much thought and deliberation, the WHO declared Ebola a public health emergency, but a massive problem still exists. How do we solve it?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/Ebola/why-declaring-ebola-a-public-health-emergency-isnt-a-silver-bullet-20190723

Health24.com | The often-overlooked stretch that can relieve back pain

Is your lower back bothering you? This gentle stretch might help you target and alleviate the pain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/Exercises-for-a-better-back/the-often-overlooked-stretch-that-can-relieve-back-pain-20190724

Health24.com | Too often, caring for an ageing parent means trouble at work

A recent study has found that employers, who are taking care of an ageing parent, may battle with work disruptions and lack employer support.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-the-elderly/too-often-caring-for-an-ageing-parent-means-trouble-at-work-20190724

Health24.com | Opioid deaths linked to cocaine and meth

Coke, meth and the like have recently become even more deadly as in many cases, deaths also involved the use of opioids, including super-potent drugs such as fentanyl.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/opioid-deaths-linked-to-cocaine-and-meth-20190724

Health24.com | WATCH: You may have heard about laryngitis but how does it work - and what happens if it doesn't go away after a few weeks?

If your larynx is still inflamed after three weeks you may have chronic laryngitis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sore-throat/About-sore-throat/watch-you-may-have-heard-about-laryngitis-but-how-does-it-work-and-what-happens-if-it-doesnt-go-away-after-a-few-weeks-20190724

Health24.com | It may be embarrassing for you, but it won't be for your doctor - here are some tips on getting that 'uncomfortable' conversation out the way

The risk of urinary incontinence increases as you get older. It’s important to get medical advice, but you may be embarrassed...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/it-may-be-embarrassing-for-you-but-it-wont-be-for-your-doctor-here-are-some-tips-on-getting-that-uncomfortable-conversation-out-the-way-20190724

Health24.com | Why you need to keep this sugar substitute away from Fido

When dogs consume the sweetener xylitol, it can trigger a surge of insulin, leading to a rapid, severe drop in blood sugar levels that can be life-threatening.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/why-you-need-to-keep-this-sugar-substitute-away-from-fido-20190723-2

Health24.com | WATCH: What happens when your tonsils are removed?

A tonsillectomy is a routine, outpatient procedure to remove the tonsils. Watch how it happens.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sore-throat/Tonsillitis/watch-what-happens-when-your-tonsils-are-removed-20190723-2

Health24.com | Pinch, prick & go: Why protecting yourself against HIV could become as simple as a once-a-year clinic visit

In the future, you might be able to protect yourself from contracting HIV with just one visit to the clinic each year.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/pinch-prick-go-why-protecting-yourself-against-hiv-could-become-as-simple-as-a-once-a-year-clinic-visit-20190723

Health24.com | 'I didn't feel like a woman anymore', fistula survivor tells of agony of living with the condition

Welcoming a new baby into the world can bring a lot of joy for mothers – but what if the birth process brings pain, and shame, instead?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/i-didnt-feel-like-a-woman-anymore-fistula-survivor-tells-of-agony-of-living-with-the-condition-20190723

Health24.com | WATCH: The human back is a design disaster

Everyone who lives long enough is likely to experience back pain. And the cause isn't just ageing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/News/watch-the-human-back-is-a-design-disaster-20190723

Health24.com | There are lots of myths about flu: We debunk six of them

Flu season rolls around, and the myths aren't far behind – but what's true and what's false?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/there-are-lots-of-myths-about-flu-we-debunk-six-of-them-20190723

Health24.com | It's cheap, and people are drinking it daily - but this doctor has sounded a warning on traditional beer

Many people in rural Vhembe binge on cheap traditional beer, don't have access to nutritious meals and don't exercise – a triple combination that can prove lethal.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/its-cheap-and-people-are-drinking-it-daily-but-this-doctor-has-sounded-a-warning-on-traditional-beer-20190723

Health24.com | How to get the most out of your vitamin and mineral supplements

Vitamins and minerals are best obtained from a balanced diet, but sometimes that's not enough. Here a number of ways to get the most out of your supplements.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Vitamins-minerals-and-supplements/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-vitamin-and-mineral-supplements-20190722

Health24.com | WATCH: Some plant-based burgers may not be as healthy as they seem, say nutritionists

Plant-based meat alternatives are all the rage right now. But nutritionists say that two top-selling vegan patties may be less healthy than beef burgers due to being processed, and high in salt.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-some-plant-based-burgers-may-not-be-as-healthy-as-they-seem-say-nutritionists-20190722-2

Family of Baby Cut from Mother's Womb Is Billed Over $300,000 By Hospital: 'It's Atrocious'

Health24.com | 7 tips on how to eat more mindfully

How often do you sit down and savour your food instead of simply gulping it down?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/7-tips-on-how-to-eat-more-mindfully-20190722-2

Health24.com | Newborn's gut 'microbiome' could give clues to weight later

Could gut microbiome analysis tell if your infant will be an overweight toddler?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/newborns-gut-microbiome-could-give-clues-to-weight-later-20190722-2

Health24.com | How to keep your bladder happy – and prevent future incontinence

How often do you think about the health of your bladder? It’s important to keep this organ healthy if you want to prevent conditions like urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/how-to-keep-your-bladder-happy-and-prevent-future-incontinence-20190722

Health24.com | Know the flax: A little seed may be what your diet needs

Many types of seeds can be valuable as part of a healthy diet – commonly added as a snack or add-on to salads or desserts – because they are rich in nutrients.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/know-the-flax-a-little-seed-may-be-what-your-diet-needs-20190722

Health24.com | What happens when you overdose on vitamins and minerals?

How much is too much when it comes to vitamin and mineral supplements? And how does your body react to 'too much of a good thing'?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Vitamins-minerals-and-supplements/what-happens-when-you-overdose-on-vitamins-and-minerals-20190719

Health24.com | Can you live well with type 1 diabetes for 81 years? Just ask Don Ray

He learned to play by diabetes' rules, but only so he could control it, instead of the other way around.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Living-with-diabetes/can-you-live-well-with-type-1-diabetes-for-81-years-just-ask-don-ray-20190711

Health24.com | You might want to think twice before that second cup of coffee – it may be fuelling your anxiety

"Caffeine is not the enemy", but for some people suffering from general anxiety disorder, too much caffeine may be making their symptoms worse, new research suggests.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/you-might-want-to-think-twice-before-that-second-cup-of-coffee-it-may-be-fuelling-your-anxiety-20190722-2

Health24.com | The steps I’m taking to get marathon-ready (and they don't involve running!)

It’s that time of the year again! Marelize Wilke, Health24 writer, is attempting her second marathon. But besides upping her mileage, there are a number other things she's focusing on.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Running/the-steps-im-taking-to-get-marathon-ready-and-they-dont-involve-running-20190722-2

Health24.com | Can a broken heart contribute to cancer?

A recent study has discovered that 'broken heart syndrome' doesn't only have an effect on the heart and the brain, but could also contribute to severe stress and cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/can-a-broken-heart-contribute-to-cancer-20190718

Health24.com | Timing is everything when it comes to calorie intake

Are you giving your body fuel at necessary times throughout the day?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/timing-is-everything-when-it-comes-to-calorie-intake-20190716

Health24.com | Air pollution means pregnant women can't breathe easy

Are air pollution levels linked to pregnant women delivering babies prematurely?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/air-pollution-means-pregnant-women-cant-breathe-easy-20190721-2

Health24.com | "I did the Kurland Forest Triathlon and it was not what I expected"

When the wheels fall off...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/i-did-the-kurland-forest-triathlon-and-it-was-not-what-i-expected-20190719

Health24.com | This NGO creates affordable, washable sanitary towels

Despite sanitary pads being exempt from value-added tax, they remain unaffordable to many. This newly developed, reusable and washable sanitary towel aims to change that.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/this-ngo-creates-affordable-washable-sanitary-towels-20190721

Health24.com | 5 common causes of chest pain while running

The good news is it’s not necessarily a heart problem.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/5-common-causes-of-chest-pain-while-running-20190719

Health24.com | This breathing technique could be just what you need

A technique where you breathe deeply and engage your diaphragm could be helpful if you suffer from COPD, stress or anxiety. Learn how to do it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/this-breathing-technique-could-be-just-what-you-need-20190720-2

Health24.com | "Here's how I transformed my body in just 8 weeks"

"You need to condition yourself mentally just as much as you need to condition yourself physically”

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/heres-how-i-transformed-my-body-in-just-8-weeks-20190719

Health24.com | 5 lifestyle changes you can make today to improve urinary incontinence

Embarrassed about leaking urine? While there are several medical treatment options, there are also lifestyle choices you can make to reduce urinary incontinence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/5-lifestyle-changes-you-can-make-today-to-improve-urinary-incontinence-20190715

Health24.com | Kids need to be exposed to germs, but how much is okay?

How does one find a balance between being a compulsive germaphobe who's constantly cleaning or the lax parent letting kids chow down on mud pies?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/kids-need-to-be-exposed-to-germs-but-how-much-is-okay-20190720-2

Health24.com | 11 reasons why you're not losing weight on the keto diet

I'm eating bacon and everything!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/11-reasons-why-youre-not-losing-weight-on-the-keto-diet-20190719

Health24.com | How to survive the day after a night of terrible sleep

Dreading work after a night of tossing and turning? These tips may make the day after more bearable.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/Health-tips/how-to-survive-the-day-after-a-night-of-terrible-sleep-20190718

Health24.com | How Chinese scientists cut local numbers of dangerous mosquito by 94%

Chinese researchers were able to considerably reduce dangerous mosquito populations by using a bacteria-based strategy that interferes with their reproductive cycle.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Malaria/News/how-chinese-scientists-cut-local-numbers-of-dangerous-mosquito-by-94-20190719-2

Health24.com | Would you like a lizard with that salad?

Between 2003 and 2018, researchers found 40 articles about US consumers discovering live, dead or severed parts of animals in their fresh produce.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/would-you-like-a-lizard-with-that-salad-20190717

Health24.com | Most kids use their asthma inhalers incorrectly – study

A study discovered that a large percentage of kids are using their asthma inhalers incorrectly, and many parents aren't able to rectify their kids' technique, because they also lack the know-how.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/Asthma-and-children/most-kids-use-their-asthma-inhalers-incorrectly-study-20190719-2

Health24.com | Mom, entrepreneur, former cheerleader – and stroke survivor at 39

Many people are surprised to learn a young, physically fit person can suffer a stroke. A 'young' mom's experience proves it can happen to anyone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/Life-after-a-stroke/mom-entrepreneur-former-cheerleader-and-stroke-survivor-at-39-20190719

Health24.com | How does the menstrual cup weigh up against tampons and pads in efficacy?

A recent study aimed to weigh up the efficacy of menstrual cups versus usual products – sanitary pads and tampons.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/how-does-the-menstrual-cup-weigh-up-against-tampons-and-pads-in-efficacy-20190719

Health24.com | Office horror stories: Workers tell of trauma at the hands of office psychopaths and bullies

Many narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths have made their way into workplaces, and are slowly sucking the life out of their co-workers and employees – to the extent that that many workers feel they have no choice but to call it quits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Employee-wellbeing/office-horror-stories-workers-tell-of-trauma-at-the-hands-of-office-psychopaths-and-bullies-20190719

Health24.com | Too much smartphone time may invite host of health woes

In a study, researchers were surprised by the amount of overall impulsive and unhealthy behaviours associated with problematic smartphone use.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/News/too-much-smartphone-time-may-invite-host-of-health-woes-20190717

Health24.com | Lifesaving cancer medication is now considered ‘essential’ by the WHO, but it comes with a huge price tag

Excessive patenting of medication that inflates prices, blocks generic competition, and ultimately hinders access to medication is being challenged.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/lifesaving-cancer-medication-is-now-considered-essential-by-the-who-but-it-comes-with-a-huge-price-tag-20190716

Health24.com | WATCH: The body bag that saves lives

It's designed to help combat the Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak - where bodies need to be sealed and buried as quickly as possible, to stop the spread of infection.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/Ebola/watch-the-body-bag-that-saves-lives-20190718

Health24.com | Financial incentives motivate smokers to quit - and stay smoke-free, study finds

Financial rewards appear to help smokers to not just quit, but remain smoke-free, a new study has found, after researchers analysed trials involving more than 21 000 people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/Smoking/financial-incentives-motivate-smokers-to-quit-and-stay-smoke-free-study-finds-20190719

Health24.com | Adopt a diet that's good for your gut

Gut microbes do much better with a plant-based diet because plant-based foods 'feed' the good bacteria in our digestive system.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/adopt-a-diet-thats-good-for-your-gut-20190712

Health24.com | Why you should dance your way to better health

Studies have found that the heart-health benefits of dance are likely due to its bouts of high-intensity movement and it being a stress-relieving hobby one can do for life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/why-you-should-dance-your-way-to-better-health-20190718-2

Health24.com | Lung disease patients are at greater risk for osteoporosis and fractures, study shows

A new study reveals that patients with lung diseases, such as COPD, are at a greater risk of fractures and osteoporosis after the age of 40.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/lung-disease-patients-are-at-greater-risk-for-osteoporosis-and-fractures-study-shows-20190718-2

Health24.com | Woman opens up about her mom’s dementia

Dementia is something most of us would rather not think about . . . until it affects us directly.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/woman-opens-up-about-her-moms-dementia-20190718

Health24.com | Is autism largely caused by genetics and not environmental factors, like vaccines?

A recent study has found that the majority of risk for autism spectrum disorders is from inherited genes and not environmental factors like vaccines.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Autism/News/is-autism-largely-caused-by-genetics-and-not-environmental-factors-like-vaccines-20190718-2

Health24.com | Girls have ADHD too, but it’s often ignored – and that’s incredibly dangerous

ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders, and according to experts, girls are sometimes diagnosed later or not diagnosed at all, which can impact their entire lives.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/About-ADHD/girls-have-adhd-too-but-its-often-ignored-and-thats-incredibly-dangerous-20190718

Health24.com | Hospitals are also at risk of dangerous germ, which is resistant to disinfectants

A new study has found that the spores of the bacterium clostridium difficile are becoming resistant to disinfectants, which is especially problematic in hospitals.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/hospitals-are-also-at-risk-of-dangerous-germ-which-is-resistant-to-disinfectants-20190718

Health24.com | WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak a 'global health emergency'

A panel of World Health Organization experts has declared the year-old outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/Ebola/who-declares-drc-ebola-outbreak-a-global-health-emergency-20190718

Health24.com | A checklist to determine if you can exercise after the flu

You're doing well with your workout – until the dreaded winter cold or flu strikes. Here's how to ease back into things once you feel better.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/Health-tips/a-checklist-to-determine-if-you-can-exercise-after-the-flu-20190718

Health24.com | 10 tips to keep your immune system in tip top shape while travelling

Traveling soon and scared of bringing back an illness along with your travel souvenirs? Here’s how to ensure your immune system stays strong throughout your stay.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/The-immune-system/10-tips-to-keep-your-immune-system-in-tip-top-shape-while-travelling-20190718

Health24.com | Sex seems to be just what the doctor ordered for this debilitating condition - but there's a catch - only men seem to benefit

Sex might improve the health of Parkinson's patients - but only some - it only appears to apply to men, according to a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Parkinsons-disease/News/sex-seems-to-be-just-what-the-doctor-ordered-for-this-debilitating-condition-but-theres-a-catch-only-men-seem-to-benefit-20190717-2

Health24.com | Too much social media a depression risk for teens

New research reveals that increased time spent by teenagers using some forms of digital media in a given year predicts depressive symptoms within that same year.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/too-much-social-media-a-depression-risk-for-teens-20190716

Health24.com | Why do I crave salt?

Do you add salt to your food before you've even tasted it? Are you always looking for a salty snack? This is why (and why you should curb those cravings).

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/why-do-i-crave-salt-20190715

Health24.com | Long-distance runner? These are the vitamins and minerals your body needs

Regardless if whether you're a novice or a seasoned long-distance runner, your body needs the following vitamins and minerals for optimum performance.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Vitamins-minerals-and-supplements/long-distance-runner-these-are-the-vitamins-and-minerals-your-body-needs-20190717-2

Health24.com | WATCH: This woman absorbed her sibling in the womb and is now her own twin

For one woman who absorbed her twin in the womb, having two sets of DNA naturally programmed to not get along has come at a steep price.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/watch-this-woman-absorbed-her-sibling-in-the-womb-and-is-now-her-own-twin-20190717

Health24.com | As medical marketing soars, is regulation needed?

The results of a new study raise questions about the influence of advertising over how Americans see their health and make healthcare decisions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/as-medical-marketing-soars-is-regulation-needed-20190109

Health24.com | Worries that tough rules on e-cigarettes may push people back to smoking

Without the draws of flavours, and lowering nicotine levels, many people would vape less and smoke more tobacco cigarettes, US researchers claim in a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/Smoking/worries-that-tough-rules-on-e-cigarettes-may-push-people-back-to-smoking-20190717

Health24.com | Voice-assisted tech can be a driving hazard

Mental distractions while driving can last almost half a minute after using voice-assisted technology to dial, change music or send a text message.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-life/voice-assisted-tech-can-be-a-driving-hazard-20190406

Health24.com | What matters most to online daters?

When people use dating sites in the USA, there is one thing that's more important to them than anything else.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/what-matters-most-to-online-daters-20190404

Health24.com | Getting ready for baby: Why some couples should consider genetic counselling

For some parents, genetic counselling could help catch birth defects early enough to treat them affordably. For others, it can be the first step in welcoming a special needs baby into the family — that is, if they can get it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/getting-ready-for-baby-why-some-couples-should-consider-genetic-counselling-20190717

Health24.com | Why is staying slim so tough? Evolution may be to blame

Why would the body seem to encourage obesity? New research from an animal study suggests the answer lies far back in human evolution, with an anti-starvation mechanism that primes the body to store fat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/why-is-staying-slim-so-tough-evolution-may-be-to-blame-20190717

Health24.com | WATCH: Living with narcolepsy

Trying to live with your narcolepsy can be hard. But don't lose hope. There are ways to manage it successfully. Here are some tips that can help.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/Narcolepsy/watch-living-with-narcolepsy-20190717

Health24.com | Do seasoned sportspeople recover from concussions faster than others?

Researchers found that kids who are seasoned sport players seem to recover from concussions faster than others?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sports-injuries/Head-injuries/do-seasoned-sportspeople-recover-from-concussions-faster-than-others-20190716-2

Health24.com | Fitness in middle age cuts men's odds for lung disease later

The findings of a new study suggest that physical activity should be encouraged in adults in order 'to delay development, progression and death from COPD'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/fitness-in-middle-age-cuts-mens-odds-for-lung-disease-later-20190716-2

Health24.com | Stellenbosch University proposes renewed medical curriculum focusing on 'disease burden and realities of South Africans'

Proposals for a renewed MBChB curriculum at Stellenbosch University involve a new approach to medicine that will be socially accountable and tailored to the needs of South Africans.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/stellenbosch-university-proposes-renewed-medical-curriculum-focusing-on-disease-burden-and-realities-of-south-africans-20190716

Health24.com | One-month-old baby has his penis amputated after botched circumcision

The father agreed to let a nurse do the procedure because she claimed to be a doctor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/one-month-old-baby-has-his-penis-amputated-after-botched-circumcision-20190716

Health24.com | How to avoid information overload

A recent survey found that a high percentage of people are stressed by all the information they need to keep track of.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/how-to-avoid-information-overload-20190703

Health24.com | This convenient medicine ‘ATM’ is already proving to be a winner with SA patients

To reduce the long hours patients endure to get their medication at clinics, Neo Hutiri invented the Pelebox – a simple medication-dispensing solution. Already rolled out in parts of the country, patients have told of how the invention is simplifying their lives.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/this-convenient-medicine-atm-is-already-proving-to-be-a-winner-with-sa-patients-20190716

Health24.com | 3-year-old Gauteng toddler’s miraculous recovery after heart stops for 20 minutes

It’s every parent’s nightmare – finding the lifeless body of your child floating in the pool.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/First-aid/News/3-year-old-gauteng-toddlers-miraculous-recovery-after-heart-stops-for-20-minutes-20190715

Health24.com | WATCH: You can live while missing a huge chunk of your brain

Ever have a slow day and feel like a piece of your brain is missing? Good news, you might be just fine without that missing piece.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Fascinating-phenomena/watch-you-can-live-while-missing-a-huge-chunk-of-your-brain-20190716

Health24.com | What couples considering IVF need to know

Couples considering IVF should arm themselves with as much information as possible.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/News/what-couples-considering-ivf-need-to-know-20190502

Health24.com | Can your diet be TOO healthy for your own good?

Occasional cheat days where you indulge in your favourite treats are allowed, but what happens when you feel guilty about it the very next day?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/can-your-diet-be-too-healthy-for-your-own-good-20190715

Health24.com | Is the timing of your workout the key to staying slim?

A new study suggests that exercising at the same time each day is key to maintaining weight loss – could it be that it fosters a habit and, like brushing your teeth, you just do it?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/is-the-timing-of-your-workout-the-key-to-staying-slim-20190715

Health24.com | New urine test might show whether prostate cancer needs treatment

A new urine test may be able to predict the aggressiveness of a prostate cancer far sooner than standard methods.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Prostate/News/new-urine-test-might-show-whether-prostate-cancer-needs-treatment-20190627

Health24.com | Toxic employers face jail as South Korea tackles workplace bullying

After enduring months of constant harassment at work, South Korean office worker Christine Jung finally confronted her aggressor – only to be fired and sued for defamation by her employer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/News/toxic-employers-face-jail-as-south-korea-tackles-workplace-bullying-20190715

Health24.com | Hot water soak may help ease poor leg circulation

A new study suggests that soaking in hot water may relieve symptoms of PAD as effectively as a bout of exercise.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Leg/Circulation/hot-water-soak-may-help-ease-poor-leg-circulation-20190615

Health24.com | Does being a preemie doom your love life?

In a review of 21 studies, investigators found that adults born preterm or underweight were less likely to have had a romantic partner or been sexually active.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/does-being-a-preemie-doom-your-love-life-20190713

Health24.com | Cutting out just 300 calories a day can make a big difference to your health

Trimming just 300 calories a day could be all that's needed to cut your diabetes and heart disease risk, according to a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/cutting-out-just-300-calories-a-day-can-make-a-big-difference-to-your-health-20190715

Health24.com | Why older women have less sex: It's not as simple as you think

A study has revealed a number of factors behind the reason for older women's deficiency in sexual activity.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/why-older-women-have-less-sex-its-not-as-simple-as-you-think-20190711

Health24.com | Is your mattress releasing toxins while you sleep?

After a long and stressful day, getting into bed feels heavenly, but is your mattresses releasing minute amounts of potentially harmful gaseous chemicals?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/News/is-your-mattress-releasing-toxins-while-you-sleep-20190711

Health24.com | Ageism disappears when young and old spend time together

A new study has found that the topic of ageism is beginning to gain momentum, not only on local levels, but at globally as well.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/ageism-disappears-when-young-and-old-spend-time-together-20190710

Health24.com | Have diabetes? Make sure to manage cholesterol too

The American Heart Association has suggested that doctors consider prescribing cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins to diabetics age 40 to 75.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/have-diabetes-make-sure-to-manage-cholesterol-too-20190714-2

Health24.com | What is allergen immunotherapy and should you try it?

Immunotherapy is not an overnight fix. The drugs have a cumulative effect, both increasing your tolerance to the target allergen and easing your symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/what-is-allergen-immunotherapy-and-should-you-try-it-20190714-2

Health24.com | How to find your best exercise style

Are you more likely to stick to an exercise programme in the long run if it's one that's custom-tailored to you, at the right venue and at the right speed?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/how-to-find-your-best-exercise-style-20190712

Health24.com | FEATURE DOCUMENTARY: Addicted to pleasure – Opium

Take a trip to the River Clyde in Glasgow and discover how opium – a substance derived from a simple plant – was turned into a hugely profitable commodity, along with how so many became addicted.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/feature-documentary-addicted-to-pleasure-opium-20190713-2

Health24.com | More evidence fried food ups heart disease, stroke risk

Several studies have reported the connection between fried food and poor health outcomes. Yet another has confirmed this claim, but what is the defining difference between this study and the ones researchers have done before?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/more-evidence-fried-food-ups-heart-disease-stroke-risk-20190712

Health24.com | WATCH: How dogs smell

Do you know just how intricate a dog's sense of smell is?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/watch-how-dogs-smell-20190713-2

Health24.com | Nuts about nuts – which nuts are the best of the best?

Nuts are nutrient powerhouses with beneficial fats and plant protein.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/Nuts-seeds-and-grains/nuts-about-nuts-which-nuts-are-the-best-of-the-best-20190713-2

Health24.com | Mental illness among employees is on the rise: can workplace wellness programmes help?

Stress, burnout and anxiety are increasing in the workplace and directly affect employees’ ability to work efficiently. Should the onus be on the employer to ensure employee wellness, and consequent maximum productivity?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Employee-wellbeing/mental-illness-among-employees-is-on-the-rise-can-workplace-wellness-programmes-help-20190713-2

Health24.com | Backache and running – what you should know

Are you a keen runner, but often plagued by lower back pain? Read this before you hit the road.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/Causes-of-backache/backache-and-running-what-you-should-know-20190711

Health24.com | Why are tough-to-treat UTIs more likely to recur?

The results of a new study are adding to the evidence that drug-resistant bacteria are an increasing issue, even in run-of-the-mill cases like a urinary tract infection.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/News/why-are-tough-to-treat-utis-more-likely-to-recur-20190712-2

Health24.com | What is cell mapping and how does it provide new insights about asthma?

Understanding lung cells and their signals could help efforts to find new drug targets to treat asthma, according to a report.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/what-is-cell-mapping-and-how-does-it-provide-new-insights-about-asthma-20190712-2

Health24.com | Few pregnant women get the right amount of nutrients

A new study found that while many pregnant women aren't getting enough vitamins and minerals, some are taking too much, and almost all are eating too much salt.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Nutrition/few-pregnant-women-get-the-right-amount-of-nutrients-20190712-2

Health24.com | Heartburn drugs again tied to fatal risks

A study suggests that a lot of people are using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) unnecessarily, increasing their risk of various diseases and premature death without deriving any benefit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heartburn/News/heartburn-drugs-again-tied-to-fatal-risks-20190607

Health24.com | US dentists prescribe antibiotics far too often – study

A new study found that, in the US, antibiotics prescribed to prevent infection during dental procedures weren't necessary most of the time.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/us-dentists-prescribe-antibiotics-far-too-often-study-20190712

Health24.com | Better treatments needed to boost brain cancer survival – study

While short- and medium-term survival rates have improved, only 6% of glioblastoma patients live for five years after diagnosis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/better-treatments-needed-to-boost-brain-cancer-survival-study-20190621

Health24.com | More evidence flu vaccine is safe during pregnancy

A new large-scale, long-term study suggests that that flu vaccines won't harm the foetuses of pregnant women.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/more-evidence-flu-vaccine-is-safe-during-pregnancy-20190712

Health24.com | Lungs, hearts infected with hepatitis C can still be transplanted

No matter how well transplant organs are washed out, there's always a small amount of blood remaining that can harbour hepatitis C.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tests-and-procedures/lungs-hearts-infected-with-hepatitis-c-can-still-be-transplanted-20190712

Health24.com | Brain scans spot, track Alzheimer's

The results of a new study present highly credible, large-scale evidence that amyloid PET imaging can be a powerful tool to improve the accuracy of Alzheimer's diagnosis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/brain-scans-spot-track-alzheimers-20190403

Health24.com | Just a small glass of a sugary drink a day - even 100% fruit juice - has been linked to an increased risk of cancer

New research suggests that sweetened sodas, sports drinks and even 100% fruit juice might raise your risk for some cancers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/just-a-small-glass-of-a-sugary-drink-a-day-even-100-fruit-juice-has-been-linked-to-an-increased-risk-of-cancer-20190712

Health24.com | Does tracking preemies' head size yield IQ clues?

A study has found that slow head growth is a specific warning sign for potential neurocognitive problems.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Birth/does-tracking-preemies-head-size-yield-iq-clues-20190711-2

Health24.com | Breastfeeding may cut kids' eczema risk

According to a new study, children who were exclusively breastfed for at least three months had only half the risk of eczema compared to the control groups.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Eczema/breastfeeding-may-cut-kids-eczema-risk-20190225

Health24.com | Nine-year-old girl receives gift of sight after cornea transplant

After a life-changing double cornea transplant, Lefa has been given a chance to live her childhood to the fullest.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/News/nine-year-old-girl-receives-gift-of-sight-after-cornea-transplant-20190710

Health24.com | Couple sues fertility clinic after woman gives birth to twins who are not genetically hers

An American couple is suing a California fertility clinic after they gave birth to the wrong twins.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/News/couple-sues-fertility-clinic-after-woman-gives-birth-to-twins-who-are-not-genetically-hers-20190710

Health24.com | Car crash risk much higher for US teens with ADHD

US teenagers with ADHD are more at risk of a car accident in their first month of driving than their peers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/News/car-crash-risk-much-higher-for-us-teens-with-adhd-20190711

Health24.com | South African researchers develop quicker way to detect drug resistance

Local man develops resistance to new TB medicine despite good adherence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/south-african-researchers-develop-quicker-way-to-detect-drug-resistance-20190711

Health24.com | A childhood full of happy memories might benefit your health today

New research has found that good memories seem to have a positive effect on health and well-being, possibly because they reduce stress or help people maintain healthy choices.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/a-childhood-full-of-happy-memories-might-benefit-your-health-today-20181105

Health24.com | How AI beats humans at detecting cervical precancers

Catching changes in the cervix early, when they're still easily treatable, could help save the lives of many women, according to new research.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cervical-cancer/News/how-ai-beats-humans-at-detecting-cervical-precancers-20190711

Health24.com | Suspect your child has an ear infection? There may soon be an app for that

A new app has spotted ear infections with high accuracy in new research - in what could potentially be a game-changer for parents and healthcare workers alike.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/suspect-your-child-has-an-ear-infection-there-may-soon-be-an-app-for-that-20190516

Health24.com | US pharmacies are often out of stock of opioid antidote

There is a law to encourage pharmacists to give naloxone to anyone who asked for it to curb the growing number of deaths from opioid overdoses.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/us-pharmacies-are-often-out-of-stock-of-opioid-antidote-20190711

Health24.com | Common blood pressure med might help fight Alzheimer's

Patients on a blood pressure drug showed a significant increase in blood flow to the hippocampus – a brain structure involved in memory and learning that is one of the first areas damaged by Alzheimer's.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/common-blood-pressure-med-might-help-fight-alzheimers-20190618

Health24.com | Breathe easier, New York City: Clean-air taxi rules are working

'The past decade has seen steady improvements in the quality of air in New York City, and clean-air taxis appear to be one contributing factor.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/News/breathe-easier-new-york-city-clean-air-taxi-rules-are-working-20190530

Health24.com | Teen girls' online sex experiences set up offline dangers

Girls are under immense pressure to prove themselves to be sexually attractive online, and that pressure can lead them into potentially dangerous situations.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/teen-girls-online-sex-experiences-set-up-offline-dangers-20190419

Health24.com | Stroke after heart attack: Danger may persist for months

In a new study, investigators found a higher risk for stroke among patients who'd had a heart attack compared with patients who didn't suffer a heart attack.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/stroke-after-heart-attack-danger-may-persist-for-months-20181023

Health24.com | Breastmilk reserves in danger of running out

The South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR) is calling for breastmilk donations to replenish its dwindling stock.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/breastmilk-reserves-in-danger-of-running-out-20190710

Health24.com | ARV shortage a threat to children’s lives

Parents are resorting to sharing their HIV treatment with their children as confusion over paediatric stockouts continues.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/arv-shortage-a-threat-to-childrens-lives-20190710-2

Health24.com | I’m not here to judge, says Bloem’s ‘angel’ doctor – ‘I want to empower my patients’

Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros, who recently shot to prominence after it emerged that he allows patients to pay "what they can afford" for consultations, says his job is not simply to diagnose patients and prescribe medication.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/im-not-here-to-judge-says-bloems-angel-doctor-i-want-to-empower-my-patients-20190710-2

Health24.com | What migraine sufferers need to know about stroke risk

It's accepted among physicians that among women, migraine with aura is associated with a doubling of risk of stroke.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Headache-and-migraine/Dealing-with-migraine/what-migraine-sufferers-need-to-know-about-stroke-risk-20190710-2

Health24.com | Why you can't ignore white-coat hypertension – it's more dangerous than suspected

White-coat hypertension is defined as elevated readings at the doctor's office, along with normal blood pressure elsewhere.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/why-you-cant-ignore-white-coat-hypertension-its-more-dangerous-than-suspected-20190710

Health24.com | 3 simple steps could save nearly 100 million lives worldwide

A new study estimates that over the next 25 years, meeting three specific health goals could save nearly 100 million people around the world from premature deaths caused by cardiovascular disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/3-simple-steps-could-save-nearly-100-million-lives-worldwide-20190710

Health24.com | Cancer survivors may have lower odds for dementia

There is a theory that some of the biological processes that contribute to cancer may actually protect against dementia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/cancer-survivors-may-have-lower-odds-for-dementia-20190621

Health24.com | Durban mom devastated after newborn diagnosed with heart defect given just months to live

The last thing a new mom wants to hear is that her baby has only a few months to live.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/durban-mom-devasted-after-newborn-diagnosed-with-heart-defect-given-just-months-to-live-20190709-2

Health24.com | 10 food 'shifts' to improve your diet

A good way to lose weight is to make small shifts in the foods you eat every day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/10-food-shifts-to-improve-your-diet-20190702

Health24.com | Whooping cough vaccine effectiveness fades with time

A new study found that children who received their vaccines and who are far away from their last vaccine were at increased risk of pertussis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/whooping-cough-vaccine-effectiveness-fades-with-time-20190709-2

Health24.com | Social media a big driver of teen vaping craze in the US

A new study has found that social media promotion is fuelling the use of e-cigarettes among teens.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/social-media-a-big-driver-of-teen-vaping-craze-in-the-us-20190709

Health24.com | A new way to spot consciousness earlier in comatose patients?

According to a new study, electroencephalograpy (EEG) can reveal hidden consciousness in some brain-injured patients who appear unresponsive to commands.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/a-new-way-to-spot-consciousness-earlier-in-comatose-patients-20190627

Health24.com | Genetics may help predict the right blood pressure drug for you

Researchers are investigating the role of genetics to predict the effectiveness and side effects of blood pressure drugs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/genetics-may-help-predict-the-right-blood-pressure-drug-for-you-20190709

Health24.com | Human endurance may have its limits, and our digestive capability could be the reason

In grueling physical activities that last for days, weeks and months, humans can only burn calories at 2.5 times their resting metabolic rate. Not even the fastest ultra-marathoners can best that limit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/human-endurance-may-have-its-limits-and-our-digestive-capability-could-be-the-reason-20190709

Health24.com | US experts want doctors to add vaping to youth prevention pitch

The US Preventive Services Task Force says that more research is needed on ways to help young people quit using tobacco.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/Smoking/us-experts-want-doctors-to-add-vaping-to-youth-prevention-pitch-20190709

Health24.com | Prenatal opioid exposure could bring long-term harm to kids

Investigators found that children exposed to opioids in the womb had roughly twice the risk of being diagnosed with conduct disorder, emotional disturbances or ADHD.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/prenatal-opioid-exposure-could-bring-long-term-harm-to-kids-20190628

Health24.com | Your Facebook posts could reveal a future medical condition - much earlier than it would normally be diagnosed, according to a study

A new study using artificial intelligence shows that what you post on Facebook may reveal medical issues you'll be facing in the future - a development which could help refine patient care.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/your-facebook-posts-could-reveal-a-future-medical-condition-much-earlier-than-it-would-normally-be-diagnosed-according-to-a-study-20190709

Health24.com | How to get the jiggle out: 3 exercises to tone your upper arms

Toning your triceps can help you obtain a sleeker look.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/how-to-get-the-jiggle-out-3-exercises-to-tone-your-upper-arms-20190613

Health24.com | Paralysed patients undergo complex 'nerve transfer' surgery – and regain movement in hands and arms

For people with tetraplegia - paralysis of upper and lower limbs - improvement in hand function is the single most important goal. Now, after complex "nerve" transfer surgery, 13 patients are now completing previously impossible tasks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-Nerves/paralysed-patients-undergo-complex-nerve-transfer-surgery-and-regain-movement-in-hands-and-arms-20190709-2

Health24.com | Could heavier people be at lower risk for ALS?

A study found that over several decades, people who packed on the most weight had a much lower risk of ALS compared to those who maintained their figure or got thinner.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Neurological-conditions/could-heavier-people-be-at-lower-risk-for-als-20190708-2

Health24.com | When a dancer kept fainting, an ECG finally revealed why

After numerous fainting spells, an American mother of two little boys was diagnosed with a condition that kept her heart rate as low as 32 beats per minute.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/real-life-story/when-a-dancer-kept-fainting-an-ecg-finally-revealed-why-20190708-2

Health24.com | Western Cape's high-tech chronic medication system takes efficiency to new heights

This pioneering medicine system is environmentally sustainable and is improving access to life-saving, chronic medication for the people of the Western Cape.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/western-capes-high-tech-chronic-medication-system-takes-efficiency-to-new-heights-20190708-2

Health24.com | Many advanced colon cancers were 'born' ready to spread

Genetic analysis of tumour samples in patients with advanced colon cancer revealed that spreading likely occurred very early – before the cancer was even diagnosed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Colon-cancer/many-advanced-colon-cancers-were-born-ready-to-spread-20190619

Health24.com | Sweet news for South Africans with Diabetes

With the latest developments in glucose monitoring systems, you can say goodbye to routine finger sticks and lancets and hello to a world of digital monitoring from your smartphone. Here’s how.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/PartnerContent/sweet-news-for-south-africans-with-diabetes-20190705

Health24.com | 5 common types of psychopaths you might find in the workplace – and how you can avoid becoming a victim of their mind games

There’s a growing realisation that psychopaths thrive in the workplace, but how do you identify them, and how do you avoid being the target of their predatory behaviour?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Employee-wellbeing/5-common-types-of-psychopaths-you-might-find-in-the-workplace-and-how-you-can-avoid-becoming-a-victim-of-their-mind-games-20190708

Health24.com | Heart attacks rising among younger US women

Obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes all seem to be more detrimental to women, which might help to explain why younger women are experiencing more heart attacks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-attack/heart-attacks-rising-among-younger-us-women-20190708

Health24.com | New facial bone might someday be grown from patients' ribs

A new study using sheep demonstrated that viable bone grafts can be created from artificial bone substitute materials.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tests-and-procedures/new-facial-bone-might-someday-be-grown-from-patients-ribs-20190708

Health24.com | US cancer cases, deaths continue to fall

'Major declines overall in cancer mortality point in the right direction, yet significant differences remain in cancer cases and deaths based on gender, ethnicity and race.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/us-cancer-cases-deaths-continue-to-fall-20190531

Health24.com | Facebook acts on 'sensational' health cures after report

Facebook and YouTube are acting on a report showing the prevalence on these platforms of fake health claims – such as the use of baking soda injections to cure cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/News/facebook-acts-on-sensational-health-cures-after-report-20190702

Health24.com | WATCH: Former vegan has 'body of 25-year-old' thanks to raw meat diet

A 56-year-old former vegan says she has the "body of a 25-year-old" thanks to a diet of raw meat and organs. Wedding officiant Eva LaRoche says since becoming a "raw carnivore" two years ago she has cured her lifelong constipation.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-former-vegan-has-body-of-25-year-old-thanks-to-raw-meat-diet-20190708-2

Health24.com | Why Ariana Grande’s trainer never wants you to do another squat again

The verdict may surprise you…

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/why-ariana-grandes-trainer-never-wants-you-to-do-another-squat-again-20190708

Health24.com | TV watching may be most unhealthy type of sitting

Though too much sitting has long been linked to health risks, a new study suggests all sitting isn't the same – and sitting in front of the TV after dinner for long hours at a stretch is especially unhealthy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/tv-watching-may-be-most-unhealthy-type-of-sitting-20190708

Health24.com | Could cannabidiol treat opioid addiction?

Cannabidiol is said to help with many conditions – from insomnia to anxiety – but researchers are now questioning whether it could possibly help people who've developed an opioid addiction?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/could-cannabidiol-treat-opioid-addiction-20190707-2

Health24.com | How bad is it to drink coffee while you’re pregnant?

Hang on before that refill...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Nutrition/how-bad-is-it-to-drink-coffee-while-youre-pregnant-20190707-2

Health24.com | Get stronger for rock climbing with this full body workout

It's all about the climb...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/get-stronger-for-rock-climbing-with-this-full-body-workout-20190707-2

Health24.com | Kids' concussion symptoms may persist for a year

As many as one-third of kids still experience the symptoms of a concussion a year later.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sports-injuries/Head-injuries/kids-concussion-symptoms-may-persist-for-a-year-20181016

Health24.com | What's the difference between postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression?

It's kind of big grey area.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/About-depression/whats-the-difference-between-postpartum-anxiety-and-postpartum-depression-20190705-2

Health24.com | Study backs lower blood pressure target for people with diabetes

The outcome of a study believes that people with diabetes should aim to keep their blood pressure under 130/80 to minimise heart attacks, strokes and other complications.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/study-backs-lower-blood-pressure-target-for-people-with-diabetes-20190707

Health24.com | Later school start time pays off with more attentive students

'Biological changes in the circadian rhythm, or internal clock, during puberty prevent teens from falling asleep early enough to get sufficient sleep when faced with early school start times.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/later-school-start-time-pays-off-with-more-attentive-students-20190613

Health24.com | Your genetics don't play as big a role in Alzheimer's as you might think

No, brain degeneration doesn't happen overnight.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/your-genetics-dont-play-as-big-a-role-in-alzheimers-as-you-might-think-20190705

Health24.com | "I dropped 2 dress sizes in 14 weeks – here's exactly how I did it"

Sometimes all you need is a little change.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/i-dropped-2-dress-sizes-in-14-weeks-heres-exactly-how-i-did-it-20190705

Health24.com | You're going to want to steal these expert tips to help curb emotional eating

Mmmhmm, they do it, too.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/youre-going-to-want-to-steal-these-expert-tips-to-help-curb-emotional-eating-20190705

Health24.com | 3 things to know about cholesterol

Everyone has cholesterol in their bodies, but how do we make sure we're maintaining a safe, healthy amount?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cholesterol/News/3-things-to-know-about-cholesterol-20190706-2

Health24.com | Thinking of running for weight loss? What you really need to know, according to experts

A quick jog isn't going to cut it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/thinking-of-running-for-weight-loss-what-you-really-need-to-know-according-to-experts-20190705

Health24.com | Why your foot calluses might be good for you

Researchers found that calluses offer the foot protection while you're walking around, without compromising tactile sensitivity – or the ability to feel the ground.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Feet/News/why-your-foot-calluses-might-be-good-for-you-20190627

Health24.com | Just 30 minutes of light exercise a week may keep deadly stroke at bay

A Finnish study concluded that as little as 30 minutes a week of light exercise reduces the risk of subarachnoid haemorrhage by about 5%.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/just-30-minutes-of-light-exercise-a-week-may-keep-deadly-stroke-at-bay-20190627

Boy, 7, Saves His 20-Year-Old Sister from Drowning in Pool After She Had a Seizure and Fell in

Mom Issues Warning After Son Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Maryland Beach

Health24.com | Could early risers be a little less likely to get breast cancer?

Why does the latest research suggest that 'night owls' and people who sleep more than usual have a slightly elevated risk of breast cancer?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/could-early-risers-be-a-little-less-likely-to-get-breast-cancer-20190705

Health24.com | Americans sitting more than ever, and tech Is to blame

A new study recorded a dramatic increase for all age groups when looking into computer use outside school or work.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/americans-sitting-more-than-ever-and-tech-is-to-blame-20190424

Health24.com | Did you know dagga is toxic to dogs? Here's what to do if your dog ingests it

While the private use of marijuana is now legal in South Africa, vets are warning that the drug poses a serious risk to dogs if they ingest it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/did-you-know-dagga-is-toxic-to-dogs-heres-what-to-do-if-your-dog-ingests-it-20190705

Health24.com | Could 3D mammograms soon be the standard for breast cancer screening?

Several physicians and healthcare professionals are opting in for 3D mammograms, while many still use the 2D method. Question is, why is there a divide?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/could-3d-mammograms-soon-be-the-standard-for-breast-cancer-screening-20190705

Health24.com | More evidence CBD can help ease a form of epilepsy in kids

A drug formulated to treat a rare, but severe, form of childhood epilepsy has been approved by the FDA – and it contains CBD.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Epilepsy/News/more-evidence-cbd-can-help-ease-a-form-of-epilepsy-in-kids-20190502

Health24.com | Even slightly elevated blood pressure early in pregnancy a bad sign

Even slightly elevated blood pressure during the early stages of pregnancy can lead to conditions like gestational high blood pressure and preeclampsia, according to researchers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/even-slightly-elevated-blood-pressure-early-in-pregnancy-a-bad-sign-20190627

Health24.com | Are South Africans too afraid and stressed to take sick leave?

Is there a collective fear of taking time off to rest and recover? Health24 took to the streets to find out.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Employee-wellbeing/are-south-africans-too-afraid-and-stressed-to-take-sick-leave-20190705

Health24.com | Alcoholism harms 53 million Americans who don't have a drinking problem

According to a new study, heavy drinkers should be aware of how they may impact the lives of the people around them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Alcohol/alcoholism-harms-53-million-americans-who-dont-have-a-drinking-problem-20190703

Health24.com | Could the Alzheimer's genes start showing effects in your 20s?

When young people with a family history of Alzheimer's disease suffer from memory lapses, it may be reason to start worrying.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/could-the-alzheimers-genes-start-showing-effects-in-your-20s-20190704-2

Health24.com | Med students' smartphones riddled with bacteria and germs

According to a new study, the possibility of disseminating pathogenic bacteria through cellphones is 'frightening'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/med-students-smartphones-riddled-with-bacteria-and-germs-20190704-2

Health24.com | Just how harmful is TV for your health?

According to a study, young adults who watch three or more hours of TV a day, and get little exercise, have a greater chance of cognitive issues later on in life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Obesity/just-how-harmful-is-tv-for-your-health-20190624

Health24.com | Study finds no direct link between preeclampsia in pregnancy and a decline in brain functionality

Preeclampsia – a pregnancy-related condition – puts you at a higher risk of suffering from hypertension and a stroke after childbirth, but it may not hamper brain functionality, as previously thought.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/study-finds-no-direct-link-between-preeclampsia-in-pregnancy-and-a-decline-in-brain-functionality-20190704

Health24.com | How to navigate nutritious meals and snacks at the office

Our dietitians put our preaching into practice by offering guidelines for the best office lunch options.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/At-the-office/how-to-navigate-nutritious-meals-and-snacks-at-the-office-20190704

Health24.com | California took on anti-vaxxers, and won

California became the first US state to ban all personal belief exemptions for its school vaccination requirements and a study shows how it slashed the number of preschoolers who didn't have their required immunisations.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/california-took-on-anti-vaxxers-and-won-20190703

Health24.com | Often feel bloated? One ingredient may be to blame

Your gut may be rebelling because you're eating too much salt, a new study suggests.

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Health24.com | Infections, especially UTIs, may be triggers for strokes

A recent study found that people were over five times more likely to suffer an ischaemic stroke in the week following a UTI, versus the year before the infection.

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Health24.com | Can stem cells be the cure for baldness?

Hair loss has a profound effect on people, but could a new technique involving stem cells be the answer to growing new, natural-looking hair?

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Health24.com | Bipolar disorder a risk factor for Parkinson's?

In a new study, those with bipolar who developed Parkinson's were nine years younger than others who also developed Parkinson's.

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Health24.com | Most Americans have never had an HIV test

Even though health officials and organisations in the US urge people to get tested at least once – as part of their routine health care checks – most Americans have not had an HIV test done.

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Man Who Likely Ate a Gecko on a Dare Dies of Salmonella 10 Days Later: He ‘Basically Rotted from the Inside Out’

Family and medical examiners are still searching for answers six months after an Australian man died in “absolute agony” of salmonella — and they believe he may have developed the infection after eating a gecko on a dare.

David Dowell, 34, started complaining of stomach problems the day after a Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 1, but thought it was just a hangover, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

“Then on Monday, it was coming out both ends and he was really sick and the moment he started throwing up and it was green, that’s when they rang the ambulance,” Hannah, his sister, told the newspaper.

She claims that the paramedics thought he just had a stomach bug and did not want to take him to the hospital, but she insisted. One day later, he was diagnosed with salmonella, a common and curable infection from contaminated food or water, at Mater Hospital.

It was initially suspected that Dowell had gotten salmonella from eating chicken, until one of his friends said he ate a gecko at the party, according to Hannah. She added that Dowell’s partner, Allira Bricknell, shared that information with his doctor, who said, “’That could have been it.’ ”

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However, there are conflicting reports of whether Dowell actually ate a gecko.

“There has been no evidence that he actually ate it because there was: ‘Oh yeah I saw him eat it.’ And then: ‘No, I didn’t see him eat it,’ ” Hannah said. “It was a dare, so he might have intended to eat it and then thrown it away. At the end of the day, we don’t know whether he actually ate the gecko.”

Bricknell concurred, saying she also can’t be sure: “It was a dare but I don’t know if it was a serious one, I was paying attention but not really because it was a Christmas party and the kids were invited,” she told 7NEWS.com.au.

At the hospital, Dowell’s condition was poor, his family said. Hannah says that her brother’s body was swollen, he was throwing up green liquid, his urine was black and he had fluid in his lungs.

“When I went up and saw him, he was just in absolute agony,” she told the Sydney Morning Herald.

His family says by the time doctors moved him into surgery it was too late.

“We had to ask for pain relief for David … He was put into a coma because they couldn’t control his pain. We never really got to say goodbye to him,” Hannah said. “It was like they didn’t really care. The moment he got moved into the intensive care unit, that’s when they got serious.” He died on Dec. 11, ten days after the Christmas party.

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In a statement to PEOPLE, Mater said that they are sorry for his loss, but cannot comment further.

“Mater offers its deepest condolences to the family of Mr David Dowell. Mr Dowell’s case was referred to the Coroner, who determined Mater had provided appropriate care and no further action was required. Mater is unable to comment further on the case due to patient confidentiality.”

But Bricknell said she does not take issue with Mater’s treatment of Dowell.

“We don’t know 100 percent how he passed but on the actual death certificate, it did say ingestion of a gecko so I’m assuming it was that,” she told 7NEWS.com.au.

What Bricknell — who shares three children with Dowell — does know is that she severely misses him.

“He was a great person, he was the best person I have ever met, he was the best dad to our children,” she said. “He was like a big kid, he was the joker … the life of the party. I don’t think there was anyone who met him who didn’t love the person he was.”

Hannah said that she wants “justice for David” and further investigation into his death.

“You don’t ever think anything like this could ever happen to you and then it does,” she told the Sydney Morning Herald.

Hannah added that she hopes this never happens to another family.

“Look out for the signs and realize how bad salmonella can be, so we can prevent it from happening to someone else,” she said.

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Health24.com | Strobes at concerts may cause epileptic seizures

Signs of epileptic seizure may include loss of consciousness, muscle twitching, tongue biting and urinary incontinence.

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Health24.com | More surgical complications happen when surgeons are rude to their teams and colleagues

A study says surgeons who display unprofessional behaviour towards their teams and colleagues are more likely to have patients who experience a higher rate of recovery complications, along with prolonged recovery time, after having surgery.

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Health24.com | In a first, scientists eliminate HIV from an animal's genome

Researchers say the result of their work is an important advance in the effort to develop a cure for HIV in people.

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Health24.com | For many, marijuana is now an alternative to opioids or sleep meds

In a survey of people who use marijuana in Colorado, a large percentage of users said it was very or extremely helpful to quell pain.

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Health24.com | Anti-vaccine movement a 'man-made' health crisis, scientists warn

The anti-vaccination movement is now a global crisis, an international panel of scientists say, and everyone must do more to combat it.

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Health24.com | Rural man’s innovation translates sign language into audio

Born to deaf parents, a Limpopo man has created a communication tool to improve the lives of those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Health24.com | How do kids learn to turn off troublesome tics?

A new study found that many children learn to suppress their tics when others are watching.

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Health24.com | Is green tea a fad or a real health boost?

Many believe green tea offers amazing health benefits, but it seems the jury is still out on what exactly the beverage offers.

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Health24.com | Study disproves the idea that people on blood thinners shouldn't eat leafy greens

Results of a new study suggest that taking in more vitamin K, not less, might benefit patients on blood thinners.

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Health24.com | Sheep study shows a stuffy side effect of vaping

'Vaping with nicotine is not as harmless as commonly assumed by those who start vaping.'

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Health24.com | Is high LDL cholesterol tied to early-onset Alzheimer's?

New research suggests that LDL cholesterol levels play a causal role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.

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Health24.com | Sudden death can occur even in well-controlled epilepsy

A new study cautions that if you have epilepsy and you miss one dose of medication, it can be deadly if the right stressor or hormonal factors are present.

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Health24.com | How our ancestors' diet led us to pronounce our f's and v's

Findings of a new study suggest that sounds such as 'f' and 'v' are a relatively recent development linked to humans' eating habits.

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Health24.com | What to do when a panic attack strikes at work

Anxiety disorder and panic attacks can be debilitating. Here’s what to do when it happens at work.

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Health24.com | Drug overdoses, suicide are risks for new mothers

In an analysis of more than one million medical records, drug overdose was the second-leading cause of death among California women in the first year after giving birth. Suicide ranked seventh.

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Health24.com | For some, trouble tracking finances could be sign of dementia

There is the perception that financial difficulties may occur only in the late stages of dementia, but this can actually happen quite early.

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Health24.com | Asthma myths that can hurt you

'One of the biggest dangers with asthma is that so many people who have asthma think it's well-controlled, when it actually isn't.'

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Health24.com | Selfie craze has young Americans viewing plastic surgery more favourably

A new study has found that the extent to which people use social media is directly related to their desire to enhance their appearance with the help of plastic surgery.

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Health24.com | How an ailing heart can speed the brain's decline

'The connection between declines in memory and thinking and heart disease may be as simple as the brain not getting the amount of oxygen that it used to.'

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Health24.com | Parents live in fear of drug addicted children

William Sehata founded Lesedi Youth Empowerment (LYE) to address socio-economic challenges such as crime alcohol, drugs, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and health issues among youth in Limpopo.

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Health24.com | Corporate Wellness Week: 5 top excuses for straying from a healthy diet at the office – and the fix

Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of good health and keeps you energised and productive at work. It's, however, not always easy to stick to a healthy diet at the office.

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