Health24.com | New heart saved her – and it came with the name of teen who gave it

In 2010 Cheryl Murdock received the heart of a 14-year-old girl. Before she learned the name of her donor, she called her new heart 'Tesla', as it ran fast, ran on electricity and was expensive.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/real-life-story/new-heart-saved-her-and-it-came-with-the-name-of-teen-who-gave-it-20190901-2

Health24.com | WATCH: These cool T-shirts have built-in air conditioners

There's a new, wearable air-conditioner on the block that could hit the market soon.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/watch-these-cool-t-shirts-have-built-in-air-conditioners-20190831-2

Health24.com | Posting all those selfies online could backfire

According to a study, people who posted lots of selfies were uniformly regarded as less likeable, less successful, less adventurous and more insecure than those who share photos taken by somebody else.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/posting-all-those-selfies-online-could-backfire-20190831-2

Health24.com | WATCH: Is it possible for your cat to mirror your personality traits?

Studies have found that cats tend to mirror their owners personality traits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/watch-is-it-possible-for-your-cat-to-mirror-your-personality-traits-20190831-2

Health24.com | Have a pressing question about that cough? Here are some FAQs - answered by our expert

Here's what our expert had to say about Health24's most 'popular' questions about cough.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/About-cough/have-a-pressing-question-about-that-cough-here-are-some-faqs-answered-by-our-expert-20190831-2

Health24.com | Hope for Mpumalanga cancer patients with opening of first oncology unit

Many cancer patients in the province had no choice but to travel long distance to Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Gauteng, about 300km away, to receive oncology treatment. The end is now.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/hope-for-mpumalanga-cancer-patients-with-opening-of-first-oncology-unit-20190831-2

Health24.com | WATCH: Researchers restore partial vision to the blind via brain implant

In a clinical trial to help bring sight to the blind, participants were able to see by using visual cortical prosthesis that has been surgically implanted in the brain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/News/watch-researchers-restore-partial-vision-to-the-blind-via-brain-implant-20190831-2

Health24.com | For Muslim pilgrimage, climate change poses health risks

The timing of Hajj during the hottest part of the year exposes participants to the risk of serious health problems during outdoor activities.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Climate-and-temperature/for-muslim-pilgrimage-climate-change-poses-health-risks-20190828

Health24.com | It's never too late to reap health rewards of exercise, strength training

The health benefits of movement can extend to all ages, according to a professor of gerontology and geriatric medicine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/its-never-too-late-to-reap-health-rewards-of-exercise-strength-training-20190831-2

Health24.com | WATCH: Here's the lowdown on sugar - from an expert

Can sugar, in all its forms, really wreak serious havoc on our health?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-heres-the-lowdown-on-sugar-from-an-expert-20190831-2

Health24.com | Science puts an end to the myth: There is no single 'gay gene'

The largest genetic study ever conducted on the issue has that a person's attraction to those of the same sex is shaped by a complex mix of genetic and environmental influences, similar to what's seen in most other human traits - and there is no such thing as a single "gay gene".

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/science-puts-an-end-to-the-myth-there-is-no-single-gay-gene-20190830-2

Health24.com | More paramedics need to be trained, says union

The addition of emergency vehicles to the Eastern Cape fleet is welcomed, but a trade union says more staff is also needed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/more-paramedics-need-to-be-trained-says-union-20190830

Health24.com | A little red wine could be good for your gut

Researchers have found that the polyphenols in red wine help feed the good bacteria in our guts.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/a-little-red-wine-could-be-good-for-your-gut-20190830-2

Health24.com | Residents forced to find solutions to cope with full pit latrines

'You can’t use that toilet when it's warm – the smell sticks to your clothes, so we go by timetable,' Ntshiuoa Chobane tells Health-e.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/residents-forced-to-find-solutions-to-cope-with-full-pit-latrines-20190830

Health24.com | Get to know luscious leeks

Leeks are part of the onion and garlic family and are a good source of nutrients, including antioxidants.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/Vegetables/get-to-know-luscious-leeks-20190807

Health24.com | Ever wondered why your skin itches uncontrollably?

For people suffering from conditions that cause chronic itching, such as psoriasis, a new discovery brings hope.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/ever-wondered-why-your-skin-itches-uncontrollably-20190830-2

Health24.com | Want to live longer? Stop being such a pessimist

A new study indicates that optimistic people are more likely to achieve 'exceptional longevity', defined as living to age 85 or older.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/want-to-live-longer-stop-being-such-a-pessimist-20190829-2

Health24.com | Traditional vegetable dish can prevent ‘a generation of big bellies’

Could reviving the indigenous ways of preserving food for long periods of time reignite young people’s love for traditional food?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/traditional-vegetable-dish-can-prevent-a-generation-of-big-bellies-20190829-2

Health24.com | Second hand dagga smoke can harm an asthmatic child

Anyone using cannabis needs to consider that others living in their house who have asthma – particularly children – may be at risk of uncontrolled asthma.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/second-hand-dagga-smoke-can-harm-an-asthmatic-child-20190829

Health24.com | The jobs in the US that carry the highest suicide risk

Knowing who is at greater risk for suicide can help save lives through focused prevention efforts.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Suicide/the-jobs-in-the-us-that-carry-the-highest-suicide-risk-20190829

Health24.com | Thousands of kidneys thrown away by US transplant centers

New research has found that in France kidneys from older donors are much more likely to be used for transplants than in the United States.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Kidney-and-bladder/News/thousands-of-kidneys-thrown-away-by-us-transplant-centers-20190827

Health24.com | Is it just a myth or can can cold weather cause a cough?

Cold weather is commonly associated with the common cold, but could it also be the reason behind your mysterious cough?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/is-it-just-a-myth-or-can-can-cold-weather-cause-a-cough-20190829

Health24.com | Transgender hormone therapy could pose heart dangers

Both oestrogen and testosterone therapies pose health risks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/transgender-hormone-therapy-could-pose-heart-dangers-20190219

Health24.com | 'Fast and feast' diet works for weight loss

A much simpler approach to losing weight might be to just stop eating every other day, through alternate-day fasting, according to researchers - but it may not be for everyone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/fast-and-feast-diet-works-for-weight-loss-20190828

Health24.com | 'Synthetic pot' laced with rat poison lands people in the ER

Synthetic pot, laced with a rat-killing blood-thinner, is more powerful and longer-lasting than prescription blood thinners.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Dagga/synthetic-pot-laced-with-rat-poison-lands-people-in-the-er-20190827

Health24.com | Do long-distance walkers run the risk of damaging their hearts?

The human heart releases troponin – a specific protein experts use to identify heart damage – and researchers claim to have found higher levels of it in long-distance walkers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/do-long-distance-walkers-run-the-risk-of-damaging-their-hearts-20190828-2

Health24.com | Even a little drinking while pregnant ups miscarriage odds

A modest amount of alcohol use during pregnancy has a meaningful impact on miscarriage risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/even-a-little-drinking-while-pregnant-ups-miscarriage-odds-20190828-2

Health24.com | You may be drinking water all wrong – here's the best way to hydrate

Dehydration can affect mood, concentration and overall health. But new research suggests that chugging huge amounts of water may not be the best way to hydrate.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/you-may-be-drinking-water-all-wrong-heres-the-best-way-to-hydrate-20190828-2

Health24.com | Are single people more sensitive to pain?

A study shows that having a partner around could significantly reduce pain levels - talking and touching have been shown to reduce pain - but researchers found that even the presence of a romantic partner can reduce pain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Relationships/are-single-people-more-sensitive-to-pain-20190828-2

Health24.com | WATCH: 'Traffic light' food labels lead to healthier food choices

A two-year study involving more than 5 000 people, has found that giving cafeteria food 'traffic light labels - green being healthy and red being least healthy, saw people gradually start making healthier "green label" food choices.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-traffic-light-food-labels-lead-to-healthier-food-choices-20190828-2

Health24.com | 5 worst foods to eat for your skin

Your skincare routine starts with your diet.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/5-worst-foods-to-eat-for-your-skin-20190827

Health24.com | 5 ways to get proper sleep when you have chronic back pain

Back pain can not only ruin you day, but also your night. Here are some tips on how to get proper sleep when suffering from back pain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/News/5-ways-to-get-proper-sleep-when-you-have-chronic-back-pain-20190826

Health24.com | Your chocolate 'dagga edible' could hold a hidden danger

What if your dagga-infused chocolates had more THC than what was advertised?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Dagga/your-chocolate-dagga-edible-could-hold-a-hidden-danger-20190827-2

Health24.com | What a woman believed was just water in her ear turned out to be a venomous spider

Doctors removed a brown recluse spider from a woman's ear after she thought the 'swishing' sounds she heard was just water trapped in her ear canal.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/what-a-woman-believed-was-just-water-in-her-ear-turned-out-to-be-a-venomous-spider-20190827-2

Health24.com | Climate change hiking danger of flesh-eating bacterial infections

According to an infectious disease expert, climate change is increasing the likelihood of becoming infected with flesh-eating bacteria by swimming in the sea.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Climate-and-temperature/climate-change-hiking-danger-of-flesh-eating-bacterial-infections-20190827-2

Health24.com | When does heart health return to normal after quitting smoking?

A new study has found that it takes 10 to 15 years before the heart disease risk of someone who quit smoking is similar to that of someone who never smoked.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Smoking-and-your-heart/when-does-heart-health-return-to-normal-after-quitting-smoking-20190821

Health24.com | New study raises more health concerns over vaping: It may trigger lung damage like that seen in emphysema

New research suggests that e-cigarettes can cause the same lung changes that lead to emphysema in smokers - raising concerns over the safety of vaping as a tool to quit quit smoking.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/new-study-raises-more-health-concerns-over-vaping-it-may-trigger-lung-damage-like-that-seen-in-emphysema-20190827

Health24.com | 3 foods and ingredients that can worsen your back pain

Doctors have long advised that diet changes can help manage back pain – which means that there are some foods that can actually aggravate your backache.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/Causes-of-backache/3-foods-and-ingredients-that-can-worsen-your-back-pain-20190827-2

Health24.com | There's something in the air – as pollution gets worse, the prevalence of mental health conditions may rise

Researchers have found correlations between air pollution exposure and rates of certain psychiatric disorders in people in Denmark and the USA.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/News/theres-something-in-the-air-as-pollution-gets-worse-the-prevalence-of-mental-health-conditions-may-rise-20190826-2

Health24.com | Here's how many years you could gain by keeping heart disease at bay

There have been tremendous gains in reducing cardiovascular disease and increasing life expectancy in the last few years in America – however, a plateau has been reached.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/heres-how-many-years-you-could-gain-by-keeping-heart-disease-at-bay-20190826-2

Health24.com | You get a cold or flu right before your big race – what now?

Uh-oh! You’ve been training non-stop for a race – but just before the event you wake up with a sore throat. Have all your efforts been in vain?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/Health-tips/you-get-a-cold-or-flu-right-before-your-big-race-what-now-20190826-2

Health24.com | Here's everything you need to know about blood types

We take a look at everything you need to know about the different blood groups.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-blood-types-20190826-2

Health24.com | Is your child's backpack the reason behind their backache?

How an overloaded, ill-fitting backpack is a sure-fire way for your child to develop backache.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/News/is-your-childs-backpack-the-reason-behind-their-backache-20190826-2

Health24.com | Women generally have stronger immune responses to vaccines than men, but ageing may close the gap

A study found that women's responses to flu vaccines grow weaker as their oestrogen levels decline with age.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/women-generally-have-stronger-immune-responses-to-vaccines-than-men-but-ageing-may-close-the-gap-20190826-2

Health24.com | Is MRI screening worth it for breast cancer survivors?

A new study found that when cancer survivors underwent MRI screening, it tended to detect more tumours, compared with yearly mammography alone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/is-mri-screening-worth-it-for-breast-cancer-survivors-20190605

Health24.com | The key to a long life? Apples and tea, according to experts

New research has found that people who consumed moderate to high amounts of foods rich in flavonoids regularly, were less likely to die from cancer or heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/the-key-to-a-long-life-apples-and-tea-according-to-experts-20190823

Health24.com | Vulnerable preemie babies often behind on vaccines

Parents of preemies sometimes feel that they are dealing with a fragile child and may worry about the safety of vaccination.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/vulnerable-preemie-babies-often-behind-on-vaccines-20190807

Health24.com | How women's mid-life stress might have a long-term effect on memory

The findings of a new study add to evidence that stress hormones affect the brain health of women and men differently.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stress/News/how-womens-mid-life-stress-might-have-a-long-term-effect-on-memory-20190826-2

Health24.com | Less 'screen time,' more sleep = better-behaved kids?

Research claims that kids who seldom used devices later in the evening and got enough sleep are less prone to impulsive behaviour.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/less-screen-time-more-sleep-better-behaved-kids-20190814

Health24.com | My phlegm is yellow, do I need antibiotics?

Does the colour of your phlegm really indicate whether you should be on antibiotics, or is this yet another myth?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/my-phlegm-is-yellow-do-i-need-antibiotics-20190825-2

Health24.com | How to get on track when weekend eating is your downfall

Are you disciplined with your eating plan throughout the week, but as soon as the weekend rolls around, it all unravels?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/how-to-get-on-track-when-weekend-eating-is-your-downfall-20190823

Health24.com | Thanks to Fluffy, your heart health may be improving

How does having a canine companion help with improving your heart's health?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/thanks-to-fluffy-your-heart-health-may-be-improving-20190825-2

Health24.com | Is chicken soup good for flu?

Chilly months seem to go hand-in-hand with colds and flu. Does the notion of having chicken soup help at all?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/Treatment/is-chicken-soup-good-for-flu-20190825-3

Health24.com | Why every minute of exercise counts towards you living a longer life

Research claims that if you want to live a longer life, keep exercising as much as you possibly can.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/why-every-minute-of-exercise-counts-towards-you-living-a-longer-life-20190825-2

Health24.com | How much sex is right for you and your partner?

What constitutes 'enough' or 'a lot'?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/how-much-sex-is-right-for-you-and-your-partner-20190821

Health24.com | How helpful are self-help programmes?

Before you embark on a journey of self-help, do you check the credibility of the content creators you're about to take life-altering advice from?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Treatment/how-helpful-are-self-help-programmes-20190824-2

Health24.com | How long does the flu last?

You've been coughing and sneezing for what seems like forever, right?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/About-Flu/how-long-does-the-flu-last-20190824-3

Health24.com | Why you shouldn't consider 'diet' or 'lite' cold drinks as the better option

If you thought drinking the 'diet' equivalent of a cold drink was the healthier option, think again.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/why-you-shouldnt-consider-diet-or-lite-cold-drinks-as-the-better-option-20190824

Health24.com | 'Help! My baby's cough sounds like a dog's bark'

You've heard what different coughs sound like, but this one is too distinctive to treat it like it's any other cough.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/News/help-my-babys-cough-sounds-like-a-dogs-bark-20190824-2

Health24.com | 5 common gym injuries and how to prevent them

Before you hit the gym or lace up your trainers for a run, it's a good idea to know which injuries to look out for.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/In-the-gym/5-common-gym-injuries-and-how-to-prevent-them-20190824-2

Health24.com | How your workout may affect your vagina

Exercise is recommended for a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes it may have unwanted effects 'down there'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/Health-tips/how-your-workout-may-affect-your-vagina-20190822

Health24.com | Do you know your cardiorespiratory fitness level?

Research indicates that poor aerobic fitness is associated with a high risk of heart disease as well as death from various causes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/do-you-know-your-cardiorespiratory-fitness-level-20190816

Health24.com | How a mild head injury can impair your sense of smell

A new study advises that doctors should tell patients with minor concussions to report loss of smell or anxiety in the weeks following their injury.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Brain-injury/how-a-mild-head-injury-can-impair-your-sense-of-smell-20190823-2

Health24.com | What you need to know before your next blood test

Blood is an amazing substance. Do you know how much you can discover from the liquid coursing through your veins?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tests-and-procedures/what-you-need-to-know-before-your-next-blood-test-20190729

Health24.com | Diabetes and obesity on the rise in young adults, with no improvement in heart disease diagnoses

Researchers have seen a reversal in heart disease in young adults, especially women, but obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure is on the rise.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/diabetes-and-obesity-on-the-rise-in-young-adults-with-no-improvement-in-heart-disease-diagnoses-20190823

Health24.com | CBD is the rage, but more research and science on safety and efficacy is needed

Many studies suggest that CBD and hemp oil have anti-inflammatory effects and may be helpful with improving sleep and anxiety, but trials in humans are still limited.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/cbd-is-the-rage-but-more-research-and-science-on-safety-and-efficacy-is-needed-20190823-2

Health24.com | Researchers discover a new way to tackle previously inoperable pancreatic cancer

in the past, surgeons were unable to remove a deadly type of pancreatic cancer, but researchers have discovered a new way to tackle the tumours.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Pancreatic-cancer/researchers-discover-a-new-way-to-tackle-previously-inoperable-pancreatic-cancer-20190823

Health24.com | How to recognise when your ageing parents need help

Is Dad's forgetfulness normal ageing or a sign of something more serious, such as dementia?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/how-to-recognise-when-your-ageing-parents-need-help-20190823-2

Health24.com | Could exercise in pregnancy boost baby's health as well?

Experts now recommend that, unless there are medical reasons not to, women should get regular moderate-intensity exercise throughout pregnancy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/could-exercise-in-pregnancy-boost-babys-health-as-well-20190823

Health24.com | 'Emotional well-being can be mastered like any other skill'

A neuroscientist believes emotional well-being can be mastered by developing four key traits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/emotional-well-being-can-be-mastered-like-any-other-skill-20190823-2

Health24.com | Trouble driving at night? Those yellow lenses won't help

In driving simulation tests, researchers found that yellow lenses did not improve people's performance over clear lenses.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/News/trouble-driving-at-night-those-yellow-lenses-wont-help-20190822-2

Health24.com | Woman tries vaginal steaming and ends up in ER with second-degree burns

It’s said to ‘cleanse’ the vagina, but for one woman, the results were not what she expected. Experts have warned against the practice and are telling women to leave their vaginas alone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/News/woman-tries-vaginal-steaming-and-ends-up-in-er-with-second-degree-burns-20190821

Health24.com | Are you suffering from back pain? Here's your survival guide

Backache can be debilitating and it’s often hard to figure out what’s causing it. This guide might point you in the right direction.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Backache/News/are-you-suffering-from-back-pain-heres-your-survival-guide-20190822-2

Health24.com | 7 surprising things that can hurt your immune system

If you managed to survive the winter without getting the flu, your immunity is on track. But beware – there are some things that might hurt your immune system without you realising it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/The-immune-system/7-surprising-things-that-can-hurt-your-immune-system-20190822-2

Health24.com | Pregnant women are being exposed to more risky CT scans

While CT scans are quicker, easier and more widely available than MRIs and other advanced imaging, they have a large dose of ionising radiation.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/pregnant-women-are-being-exposed-to-more-risky-ct-scans-20190822

Health24.com | What effect does your exercise routines have on your appetite?

After a gruelling exercise session, are you ravenous, peckish or satisfied?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/what-effect-does-your-exercise-routines-have-on-your-appetite-20190822-2

Health24.com | People living in tree-filled suburbs have better mental wellbeing

Researchers have found that there might be something particularly health-promoting about trees.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/people-living-in-tree-filled-suburbs-have-better-mental-wellbeing-20190822

Health24.com | When is it time for seniors to hand over the car keys?

There's no single test to determine whether an older person should continue driving, but health care providers can look at several areas of physical and mental functioning to assess a senior's driving fitness.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/when-is-it-time-for-seniors-to-hand-over-the-car-keys-20190821

Health24.com | Scientists creating gene map of human 'microbiome'

The human microbiome contains trillions of bacteria. Most are harmless, many beneficial, but some cause disease. There is growing evidence that these microbes play an important role in health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/scientists-creating-gene-map-of-human-microbiome-20190815

Health24.com | How many fruits and veggies do you really need?

The results of a large global study encourage us to reboot our efforts to eat more fruit and vegetables.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/how-many-fruits-and-veggies-do-you-really-need-20190814

Health24.com | Optimists get better and longer sleep than pessimists

Seeing the glass half-full not only makes you happier, but could also be the key to a great night’s sleep.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/optimists-get-better-and-longer-sleep-than-pessimists-20190821-2

Health24.com | Here's how too much social media can harm girls

The influence of social media on girls mainly entails three mechanisms and it could harm their mental wellbeing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/heres-how-too-much-social-media-can-harm-girls-20190814

Health24.com | How could climate change increase mecury levels in certain fish and what does this mean for consumers?

Fish is meant to be a healthy additive to our diets, but when they are loaded with mercury, it becomes toxic.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Food-safety/how-could-climate-change-increase-mecury-levels-in-certain-fish-and-what-does-this-mean-for-consumers-20190821-2

Health24.com | Kids born with HIV find difficulty taking their medication as they grow older

Discovering yourself and entering new, more intimate relationships are what teens often deal with, but for HIV positive teens, there is more difficulty in managing the disclosure of their status and changing to adult HIV care providers, coupled with still being a 'normal' teen.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/kids-born-with-hiv-find-difficulty-taking-their-medication-as-they-grow-older-20190821-2

Health24.com | How the parks in your city could boost your mood

Over a three-month period, researchers collected and analysed tweets from more than 4 000 Twitter users before, during and after they posted from a park.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/how-the-parks-in-your-city-could-boost-your-mood-20190821

Health24.com | Study finds that employees don’t mind being replaced – as long as the replacement is a robot

Who would you prefer to take over your job – robots or people?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/News/study-finds-that-employees-dont-mind-being-replaced-as-long-as-the-replacement-is-a-robot-20190819

Health24.com | Many 'anti-vaxxer' parents would switch doctors over vaccination policy

Research reveals that 'anti-vaxxer' parents would go so far as to switch doctors who don't agree with their idea of not vaccinating their children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/many-anti-vaxxer-parents-would-switch-doctors-over-vaccination-policy-20190821-2

Health24.com | Could excessive fluoride consumption during pregnancy lower your baby's IQ?

Fluoride crosses the placenta, and lab studies have shown that the mineral accumulates in brain regions involved in memory and learning.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Nutrition/could-excessive-fluoride-consumption-during-pregnancy-lower-your-babys-iq-20190821

Health24.com | How 'Dr Google' helps some patients diagnose a rare disease

Most primary care physicians hate that patients use search engines, like Google, to research their symptoms, but many are not trained to spot a rare disease. And even specialists can have a tough time unravelling the mysteries of an illness they may not have seen before.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/how-dr-google-helps-some-patients-diagnose-a-rare-disease-20190820-2

Health24.com | How the timing of meals can influence heart attack recovery

New research shows that skipping breakfast and eating dinner late in the evening are linked with poorer outcomes after a heart attack.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-attack/how-the-timing-of-meals-can-influence-heart-attack-recovery-20190820-2

Health24.com | Is dairy fat different?

A study that followed more than 200 000 people over several decades looked at the relationship between dairy fat intake and heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/is-dairy-fat-different-20190816

Health24.com | Here's why stress and anxiety aren't necessarily that bad for us

Expert research suggests that when people expect to feel happy and relaxed all the time, it could be a recipe for disappointment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Living-with-mental-illness/heres-why-stress-and-anxiety-arent-necessarily-that-bad-for-us-20190820-2

Health24.com | Toxic pond algae killing dogs – how to protect your pooch

Blue-green algae are bacteria that during certain times of year, and certain weather conditions, will produce a toxin that's very harmful to dogs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/Pet-safety/toxic-pond-algae-killing-dogs-how-to-protect-your-pooch-20190820-2

Health24.com | Does soy help reduce your levels of bad cholesterol?

While soy has had a dark cloud looming over it with regards to potential 'disease risk', researchers have shed some light on how the plant-based protein could possibly reduce bad cholesterol.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/does-soy-help-reduce-your-levels-of-bad-cholesterol-20190820

Health24.com | How a fatty meal might affect how you absorb CBD

A study compared CBD concentrations in epilepsy patients after they fasted and after they had a high-fat breakfast.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/how-a-fatty-meal-might-affect-how-you-absorb-cbd-20190820-2

Health24.com | What is kratom and why is its safety being questioned?

The herbal drug, kratom, is believed to be 'opioid-like' and there are concerns that it might pose an addiction risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/what-is-kratom-and-why-is-its-safety-being-questioned-20190820

Health24.com | Fighting in front of the kids is good for their psyche... if it's done constructively

Parents often opt to fight behind closed doors to keep their kids from witnessing the tension and animosity, but researchers think otherwise.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Parenting/fighting-in-front-of-the-kids-is-good-for-their-psyche-if-its-done-constructively-20190820

Health24.com | WATCH: Science confirms redheads have genetic superpowers

They have a higher tolerance for pain, they’re less sensitive to electric shocks, and even need more anaesthetic than a normal person if going for an operation. Redheads really do have genetic “superpowers”.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/watch-science-confirms-redheads-have-genetic-superpowers-20190820-2

Health24.com | Why rye? Here's another reason to add to the list of health benefits

An interplay of microbes is a health benefit of rye bread, as it is rich in lactic acid bacteria.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/why-rye-heres-another-reason-to-add-to-the-list-of-health-benefits-20190819-2

Health24.com | Genetic testing helps family uncover inherited heart condition

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, occurs when heart muscle cells enlarge, causing the walls of the ventricles to thicken and possibly block blood flow. It is associated with sudden cardiac death.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/genetic-testing-helps-family-uncover-inherited-heart-condition-20190819-2

Health24.com | How to kickstart your creativity

If you want to stimulate and express your creativity, you might need to not only seek out creative outlets, but also carve out time in your hectic schedule to devote to them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/News/how-to-kickstart-your-creativity-20190812

Health24.com | Fewer opioid painkillers can still control surgery pain

Prescriptions for opioids have been declining in the United States in response to the opioid abuse epidemic – which is currently killing more than 130 Americans every day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Pain-Management/Opioids/fewer-opioid-painkillers-can-still-control-surgery-pain-20190815

Health24.com | Fewer opioid painkillers can still control surgery pain

Prescriptions for opioids have been declining in the United States in response to the opioid abuse epidemic – which is currently killing more than 130 Americans every day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Workflow/Feeds/fewer-opioid-painkillers-can-still-control-surgery-pain-20190815

Health24.com | WATCH: Scientists use 3D-printed moulds to grow human hair

Scientists have discovered a new way to grow human hair in the lab using 3D-printed moulds.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hair-loss/News/watch-scientists-use-3d-printed-moulds-to-grow-human-hair-20190819-2

Health24.com | How are you feeling? Check your wristband

A new, smart wristband uses a person's skin to track their emotional intensity.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/how-are-you-feeling-check-your-wristband-20190701

Health24.com | WATCH: Tap, fire, PrEP - check out the little blue pill that's been missing from your Grindr game

Getting busy on Grindr? You might want to think about the little pill that could protect you from HIV infection.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/watch-tap-fire-prep-check-out-the-little-blue-pill-thats-been-missing-from-your-grindr-game-20190819

Health24.com | Exercise works for treating depression – but only for some, researchers say

The evidence of the use of physical activity and exercise for the management of depression is substantial and growing fast, researchers say, but note that exercise may not provide equally effective treatment for all people with depression.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/exercise-works-for-treating-depression-but-only-for-some-researchers-say-20190819

Health24.com | 5 threats to your heart you may not be aware of

Air pollution, loneliness, lack of green space, lack of sleep and stress - they're elements of our lives, often interconnected, that also affect heart health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/5-threats-to-your-heart-you-may-not-be-aware-of-20190819-2

Health24.com | Woman suffers chronic UTIs for 45 years, but relief may be close

Recurring UTIs are painful and disruptive, but new research is one step closer to creating a more effective treatment for sufferers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Kidney-and-bladder/News/woman-suffers-chronic-utis-for-45-years-but-relief-may-be-close-20190816

Health24.com | 4 reasons why your period is so damn heavy right now

In some cases, having a heavier period than normal can be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Menstruation/4-reasons-why-your-period-is-so-damn-heavy-right-now-20190816

Health24.com | Working with animals can affect your mental health

A new study has revealed that veterinarians and other people who work with animals are at risk of poor mental health, compassion fatigue and burnout.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/working-with-animals-can-affect-your-mental-health-20190818-2

Health24.com | Study shows stimulant treatment can prevent serious outcomes of ADHD

A study has revealed that treatments with stimulant medications in children can be linked to a lower risk of functional complications.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/News/study-shows-stimulant-treatment-can-prevent-serious-outcomes-of-adhd-20190814

Health24.com | These are 19 of the best muscle building foods right now

Add them to your trolley.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/these-are-19-of-the-best-muscle-building-foods-right-now-20190816

Health24.com | How global measles cases triple year-on-year

Measles can be entirely prevented through a two-dose vaccine, but there is some public resistance to the vaccine, according to the WHO.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Measles/how-global-measles-cases-triple-year-on-year-20190818-2

Health24.com | Can you really target fat loss to a specific area or is that total B.S.?

Please say this isn't just another myth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/can-you-really-target-fat-loss-to-a-specific-area-or-is-that-total-bs-20190816

Health24.com | Is your male colleague lazy? Erectile dysfunction may be to blame

Erectile dysfunction is associated with lower productivity in men, according to a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Erectile-dysfunction/News/is-your-male-colleague-lazy-erectile-dysfunction-may-be-to-blame-20190814

Health24.com | Is there a right age to freeze my eggs?

Own race, own pace.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/is-there-a-right-age-to-freeze-my-eggs-20190816

Health24.com | Lower muscle mass in your arms could heighten your mortality risk

A study shows that muscle mass could predict how long people over the age of 65 will live.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/lower-muscle-mass-in-your-arms-could-heighten-your-mortality-risk-20190817-2

Health24.com | 3 ways to improve your eating habits

A good way to approach new lifestyle habits is to map out the improvements you'd like to make and tackle them one at a time.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/3-ways-to-improve-your-eating-habits-20190806

Health24.com | Why you need to choose your running shoes carefully

When it comes to buying running shoes, there are certain factors you should consider, such as foot type, running style and terrain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-gear/why-you-need-to-choose-your-running-shoes-carefully-20190817-2

Health24.com | What is oat milk – and is it even good for you?

Oat milk lattes are all over Instagram right now.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/what-is-oat-milk-and-is-it-even-good-for-you-20190816

Health24.com | How the build-up of proteins in the heart often goes undiagnosed, even though it's potentially fatal

Amyloidosis happens when abnormal proteins join and attach to organs, tissues, nerves and other places in the body, disrupting normal physical function.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/how-the-build-up-of-proteins-in-the-heart-often-goes-undiagnosed-even-though-its-potentially-fatal-20190816-2

Health24.com | Gogos receive first aid training

Rural gogos are being trained in first aid so that they can be prepared in case of medical emergencies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/gogos-receive-first-aid-training-20190816

Health24.com | Joburg mom of teen diagnosed with psychopathy: 'I cried for days on end'

A mother tells of her shock at her son’s diagnosis and how she lives in fear of what he may do to her.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/joburg-mom-of-teen-diagnosed-with-psychopathy-i-cried-for-days-on-end-20190816

Health24.com | Dangerous UTIs can follow hospital patients home

With many vulnerable patients developing UTIs post-discharge, a new study suggests that better monitoring is needed after leaving the hospital.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/News/dangerous-utis-can-follow-hospital-patients-home-20190710

Health24.com | Patients accuse yet another KwaZulu-Natal hospital of negligence

Northdale Hospital in Pietermaritzburg is under scrutiny following cases of alleged staff negligence reported to the KwaZulu-Natal department of health

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/patients-accuse-yet-another-kwazulu-natal-hospital-of-negligence-20190816

Health24.com | Beauty queen empowers fellow women with disabilities

Many women with disabilities in rural areas have limited opportunities. But not if beauty queen, Lufuno Khakhu, has her way.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/beauty-queen-empowers-fellow-women-with-disabilities-20190816

Health24.com | TB history made in South Africa, but concerns over how long patients will wait for breakthrough treatment

The world is one step closer to ending the deadliest form of the deadliest infectious disease known to man – extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/tb-history-made-in-south-africa-but-concerns-over-how-long-patients-will-wait-for-breakthrough-treatment-20190816

Health24.com | KZN woman is one of the lucky few patients among those waiting for an organ donation

August is Organ Donor Month – and kidneys are the most transplanted organ in South Africa.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Kidney-and-bladder/News/kzn-woman-is-one-of-the-lucky-few-patients-among-those-waiting-for-an-organ-donation-20190816

Health24.com | Know what you’re eating: New food labels in the pipeline aimed at South Africans making healthier choices

Government regulation of food labelling aims to empower South Africans to more easily identify ingredients in their food that might be detrimental to their health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/know-what-youre-eating-new-food-labels-in-the-pipeline-aimed-at-south-africans-making-healthier-choices-20190816

Health24.com | Anaemia linked to higher odds for dementia in seniors

New research shows that people with anaemia were considerably more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia than those without anaemia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/anaemia-linked-to-higher-odds-for-dementia-in-seniors-20190816

Health24.com | A dietitian's take on health bars – are they actually healthy?

Do you think a health bar is better for you than a chocolate bar? Our nutrition expert weighs in.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/a-dietitians-take-on-health-bars-are-they-actually-healthy-20190815

Health24.com | How tight blood pressure control could help save ageing brains

A recent study found that people who got 'intensive' control of their high blood pressure showed a slowing of accumulation of certain lesions in the brain's white matter.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/how-tight-blood-pressure-control-could-help-save-ageing-brains-20190815-2

Health24.com | How does meth trigger heart disease? New research offers clues

Recent research indicates that the drug methamphetamine may cause structural changes in heart muscle by inhibiting a specific receptor in the heart.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/how-does-meth-trigger-heart-disease-new-research-offers-clues-20190802

Health24.com | Heavy smog as bad as pack-a-day smoking for lungs

According to a new study, it doesn't take enormous changes in air pollution levels to see lung damage on CT scans.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/heavy-smog-as-bad-as-pack-a-day-smoking-for-lungs-20190814

Health24.com | New moms can save a life by simply donating umbilical cord blood

Did you know umbilical cord blood can be used to treat patients with blood diseases who require a life-saving stem cell transplant?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/new-moms-can-save-a-life-by-simply-donating-umbilical-cord-blood-20190815-2

Health24.com | 72% of women runners leak urine while running, but won’t say anything

Urinary incontinence is a condition that can be easily treated, but unfortunately, many people refuse to speak up, according to a recent survey.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/72-of-women-runners-leak-urine-while-running-but-wont-say-anything-20190815-2

Health24.com | How sporting activities like martial arts and boxing can help kids with ADHD

Exercise has been shown to be a good strategy to help kids and teenagers manage ADHD – and there are particular activities that can help improve focus and confidence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/Managing-ADHD/how-sporting-activities-like-martial-arts-and-boxing-can-help-kids-with-adhd-20190815

Health24.com | Who multitasks better: men or women? The answer may surprise you

The findings of a new study support growing evidence contradicting the common belief that women are better at multitasking than men.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/News/who-multitasks-better-men-or-women-the-answer-may-surprise-you-20190815

Health24.com | Should you unplug from social media and opt in for a digital-free holiday?

Many people are increasingly getting tired of constant connections through technologies and there is a growing trend for digital-free holidays.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/should-you-unplug-from-social-media-and-opt-in-for-a-digital-free-holiday-20190815

Health24.com | Too much day-time napping may be more than a sign that you're tired - it may be a early warning sign for Alzheimer's

New research suggests frequent day-time naps might be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease – as areas of the brain that keep you awake during the day are damaged in the early stages of the memory-robbing disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/too-much-day-time-napping-may-be-more-than-a-sign-that-youre-tired-it-may-be-a-early-warning-sign-for-alzheimers-20190815

Health24.com | Where a woman's fat lies hints at future heart troubles

The findings of a new study suggest that postmenopausal women could have a contrasting risk of heart disease because of varying fat distributions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/where-a-womans-fat-lies-hints-at-future-heart-troubles-20190701

Health24.com | The 411 on unsaturated fats

There are healthy fats and there are unhealthy fats, but which are good, which are bad, and how much of them do you need?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/the-411-on-unsaturated-fats-20190730

Health24.com | Pure CBD won't make you fail a drug test, but…

Some users may wonder whether the cannabis extract, CBD, can make them fail a drug test.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/pure-cbd-wont-make-you-fail-a-drug-test-but-20190811

Health24.com | Scientists uncover 16 new genes linked to autism

The findings of a new study are helping experts understand how genetic variants or mutations are passed from parents to children with autism.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Autism/News/scientists-uncover-16-new-genes-linked-to-autism-20190814-2

Health24.com | Are too many kids prescribed antihistamines?

Researchers find that physicians are more likely to recommend antihistamines for children under age 12 with colds, despite the fact that they provide little known benefit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/Treatment/are-too-many-kids-prescribed-antihistamines-20190731

Health24.com | Is milk bad for you?

'Milk is good for you' – a nugget our mothers ingrained into our minds for years, but should we really incorporate milk into our diets?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/is-milk-bad-for-you-20190718-2

Health24.com | New DNA blood test may help guide breast cancer treatment

If chemotherapy before surgery works well, it's possible a woman might not even need surgery, a new study explains.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/new-dna-blood-test-may-help-guide-breast-cancer-treatment-20190808

Health24.com | Lots of gluten for kids younger than five might raise odds for coeliac disease

Researchers found that for every extra daily gram of gluten consumed, it raises the odds of contracting the condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Coeliac-disease/lots-of-gluten-for-kids-younger-than-five-might-raise-odds-for-coeliac-disease-20190814

Health24.com | How ADHD meds might alter boys' brains

Dutch researchers found that, among boys with ADHD, taking medication increased their brains' white matter.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/News/how-adhd-meds-might-alter-boys-brains-20190814

Health24.com | 4 women explain exactly how they deal with imposter syndrome

You're not alone. It's okay!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/4-women-explain-exactly-how-they-deal-with-imposter-syndrome-20190807

Health24.com | One man's false teeth got 'lost' in his throat during surgery - and were only discovered 8 days later

A 72-year-old man who had abdominal surgery in England swallowed his dentures during the procedure - and they were only discovered eight days later, leading to numerous follow-up visits to the hospital, including emergency surgery.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tests-and-procedures/one-mans-false-teeth-got-lost-in-his-throat-during-surgery-and-were-only-discovered-8-days-later-20190814

Health24.com | WATCH: Top tips for a good night's sleep

Small changes in routine could help you settle down and get a good night's rest.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/watch-top-tips-for-a-good-nights-sleep-20190813-2

Health24.com | What TV binge-watching does to your brain

If you indulge often, the cycle and the side effects of binge-watching TV shows can lead to harmful brain and body changes, an expert says.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/what-tv-binge-watching-does-to-your-brain-20190812

Health24.com | To what extent does your arm position affect your walking efficiency?

A new study proved that walking with straight arms is the most energy-efficient option.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/to-what-extent-does-your-arm-position-affect-your-walking-efficiency-20190813-2

Health24.com | Do you sweat excessively? Did you know there's medical treatment for that?

Some people sweat excessively for years without realising it's a medical condition and that something can be done about it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/do-you-sweat-excessively-did-you-know-theres-medical-treatment-for-that-20190813-2

Health24.com | WATCH: Toddler on strict diet because of genetic condition that makes him constantly hungry

A devoted mum has revealed how, at just two years old, her son is already on a strict low carb, high protein, no sugar diet because of a genetic condition that makes him constantly hungry.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/Genes-and-disease/watch-toddler-on-strict-diet-because-of-genetic-condition-that-makes-him-constantly-hungry-20190812

Health24.com | Red Cross doctors make history as they perform first-of-its-kind heart procedure in Africa

Young Ruveshni was born with one ventricle, resulting in her heart being unable to pump oxygen-poor blood back to her lungs. But a landmark procedure – the first of its kind to be performed in Africa – has changed her life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/red-cross-doctors-make-history-as-they-perform-first-of-its-kind-heart-procedure-in-africa-20190813

Health24.com | How could red meat raise the risk of breast cancer?

A study suggests that substituting poultry for red meat may help reduce the cases of breast cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/how-could-red-meat-raise-the-risk-of-breast-cancer-20190813

Health24.com | Taking care of your heart means you're taking care of your brain too

A new study that suggests good heart health in middle age could lower your odds for problems with thinking and memory later in life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/taking-care-of-your-heart-means-youre-taking-care-of-your-brain-too-20190813-2

Health24.com | Is your boss a bully? Workplace safety could worsen under their leadership

Nothing makes a job miserable faster than a bullying boss. Forget employee morale and wellbeing – bullying bosses can be bad for our workplace safety too.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Employee-wellbeing/is-your-boss-a-bully-workplace-safety-could-worsen-under-their-leadership-20190813-3

Health24.com | A wake-up call on teen sleep: Why doctors want school bells to ring later

After researching the links between sleep and overall health, scientists discovered that sleep-deprived teens are prone to risky, careless behaviour, and their cognitive function might be affected too.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/a-wake-up-call-on-teen-sleep-why-doctors-want-school-bells-to-ring-later-20190812-2

Health24.com | Why do so many older women develop UTIs?

A new study found that bacterial diversity, antibiotic resistance and immune response all play significant roles in recurrent UTIs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Vaginal-health/News/why-do-so-many-older-women-develop-utis-20190812-2

Health24.com | How much coffee is too much for migraine sufferers?

Despite some patients thinking they need to avoid caffeine, a study found that drinking one to two servings per day was not associated with higher risk of migraine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Headache-and-migraine/News/how-much-coffee-is-too-much-for-migraine-sufferers-20190808

Health24.com | Could extreme eating habits be an early clue to autism?

A study found that atypical eating behaviours were seven times more common among children with autism than children with other types of developmental disorders.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Autism/News/could-extreme-eating-habits-be-an-early-clue-to-autism-20190812

Health24.com | WATCH: What are the 7 best foods for brain health?

We've heard about fish being 'brain food', but what about all the other types of food out there?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/watch-what-are-the-7-best-foods-for-brain-health-20190812

Health24.com | No amount of running is too hard on your heart

A new study found that while experienced runners pushed their heart limits during an ultramarathon, they did not show evidence of cardiac risk assessed through elevated biomarkers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Running/no-amount-of-running-is-too-hard-on-your-heart-20190712

Health24.com | Does being an older parent mean you may have better behaved kids?

A Dutch study investigated the reasons why delayed parenthood could lead to better behaviour in children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/does-being-an-older-parent-mean-you-may-have-better-behaved-kids-20190812

Health24.com | Running is your best bet if you're genetically prone to obesity, according to this new study

If you have a family history of obesity, then you'll definitely be interested in this study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/running-is-your-best-bet-if-youre-genetically-prone-to-obesity-according-to-this-new-study-20190807

Health24.com | This is what happens if you eat too much salt, according to nutritionists

First of all, bloat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/this-is-what-happens-if-you-eat-too-much-salt-according-to-nutritionists-20190809

Health24.com | Your weight loss struggles might be genetic, according to experts

Does it really boil down to your DNA?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/your-weight-loss-struggles-might-be-genetic-according-to-experts-20190809

Health24.com | WATCH: 6 health benefits of avocados

Avocado is one of the most unique fruits. Here are 6 of its surprising health benefits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/watch-6-health-benefits-of-avocados-20190811-2

Health24.com | Why everyone should wear sunglasses

Like our skin needs protection from the sun, our eyes need protection too.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/News/why-everyone-should-wear-sunglasses-20190811-2

Health24.com | Plants on your plate will protect your heart

A diet rich in plant-based foods translates into fewer heart problems, according to a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/plants-on-your-plate-will-protect-your-heart-20190807

Health24.com | How to deal with loose skin after extreme weight loss

It's not inevitable — and it doesn't have to be permanent.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/how-to-deal-with-loose-skin-after-extreme-weight-loss-20190807

Health24.com | 11 easy-to-digest foods for when your stomach's upset, according to a GI Doc

Chicken noodle soup for the stomach.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Diarrhoea/11-easy-to-digest-foods-for-when-your-stomachs-upset-according-to-a-gi-doc-20190807

Health24.com | 4 most common questions women ask about their sexual health

Let's talk about sex.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/4-most-common-questions-women-ask-about-their-sexual-health-20190807

Health24.com | 6 foolproof ways to protect your mental health at work

*Takes a deep breath*

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/6-foolproof-ways-to-protect-your-mental-health-at-work-20190807

Health24.com | What is cross-training, exactly? We're glad you asked

Here's what it really means and how to do it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/what-is-cross-training-exactly-were-glad-you-asked-20190807

Health24.com | Fast-food joints on your way to work? Your waistline may widen

Researchers say the results of a new study show that people tempted by more fast-food restaurants going to and from work tended to have a higher body mass index than people who didn't

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/fast-food-joints-on-your-way-to-work-your-waistline-may-widen-20190807

Namaste, Halloween! Michaels Is Selling 'Yoga Skeleton' Figurines to Decorate for the Holiday

Health24.com | You'll feel the burn all over with this 30 minute full-body workout

30 minutes to spare? Get working.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/youll-feel-the-burn-all-over-with-this-30-minute-full-body-workout-20190807

Health24.com | The great fat debate: How much is unhealthy?

Clinical trials have found that choosing polyunsaturated fats over either saturated fat or carbohydrates lowers heart disease risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/the-great-fat-debate-how-much-is-unhealthy-20190722

Health24.com | Here's another reason you should probably stick to your plant-based diet

Time to load up on fruits and vegetables.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/heres-another-reason-you-should-probably-stick-to-your-plant-based-diet-20190807

Health24.com | 4 personal items you probably should replace today

You should replace your toothbrush, contact lens case, sunscreen and pillows on a regular basis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-habits/4-personal-items-you-probably-should-replace-today-20190805

Health24.com | Your bad breath could be more than just a result of what you had for lunch - and a 'sniff-cam' may be able to detect what's wrong

A new 'camera' can now detect low levels of disease biomarkers in people's breath – which scientists were not able to measure before.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/your-bad-breath-could-be-more-than-just-a-result-of-what-you-had-for-lunch-and-a-sniff-cam-may-be-able-to-detect-whats-wrong-20190808-2

Health24.com | Frailty is not a normal part of ageing – and should be seen as a medical condition on its own

Frailty is not just a byproduct of ageing – it is a standalone medical condition, and while it is most common among older adults, young people can become frail if they have one or more disabling chronic diseases, researchers report.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/frailty-is-not-a-normal-part-of-ageing-and-should-be-seen-as-a-medical-condition-on-its-own-20190808-2

Health24.com | How does sunshine during pregnancy affect a child's learning later in life?

Clinical trials will confirm whether taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy could reduce the risk of learning disabilities in children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Vitamins-minerals-and-supplements/how-does-sunshine-during-pregnancy-affect-a-childs-learning-later-in-life-20190808-2

Health24.com | WATCH: Bodybuilding in a backyard

In Ghana, where gym costs are expensive, bodybuilders and amateur fitness enthusiasts alike have found an alternative way to pump iron.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/watch-bodybuilding-in-a-backyard-20190808

Health24.com | 13 reasons why your urine smells really weird

Tell the truth: are you still douching?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/13-reasons-why-your-urine-smells-really-weird-20190808

Health24.com | ‘She would follow me to the toilet and just stand there looking at me’

Readers continue to share their stories of working with office psychopaths, and the experiences just seem to get worse - one person has told us of how her boss would follow her around at work - even to the toilet.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Employee-wellbeing/she-would-follow-me-to-the-toilet-and-just-stand-there-looking-at-me-20190808

Health24.com | Here's what happens when you stop eating sugar, according to nutritionists

Will it be great, or...?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/heres-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-sugar-according-to-nutritionists-20190807

Health24.com | One gene change 2 million years ago left humans vulnerable to heart attack, a study shows - and the findings implicate red meat

New research suggests that just one DNA change occurring 2 to 3 million years ago may be to blame for humans being the only species that get heart attacks linked to clogged arteries.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-attack/one-gene-change-2-million-years-ago-left-humans-vulnerable-to-heart-attack-a-study-shows-and-the-findings-implicate-red-meat-20190808

Health24.com | Plastic surgery pays off for men

A study found that photos of men after plastic surgery procedures scored significantly higher in perceptions of attractiveness, likeability, social skills and trustworthiness.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/plastic-surgery-pays-off-for-men-20190722

Health24.com | Worried about coffee keeping you out of sleep? Rest easy – but alcohol and nicotine are the enemies of a good night's rest

Coffee is notorious for being a 'sleep thief', but did you know that drinkers and smokers actually need to worry more about insomnia than coffee drinkers?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/worried-about-coffee-keeping-you-out-of-sleep-rest-easy-but-alcohol-and-nicotine-are-the-enemies-of-a-good-nights-rest-20190808

Health24.com | What's the deal with omega-3 fatty acids and why do you need them?

Omega-3s are essential fats and your body can't make them, but how do you incorporate them into your diet?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Vitamins-minerals-and-supplements/whats-the-deal-with-omega-3-fatty-acids-and-why-do-you-need-them-20190807-2

Health24.com | Boy's dreams of flight might soar despite his heart issues

Eight-year-old Easton Fryer has dreamed about becoming a pilot since he can remember – however, heart problems may prevent his dream from ever taking off.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/boys-dreams-of-flight-might-soar-despite-his-heart-issues-20190807-2

Health24.com | How could the keto diet help control type 2 diabetes?

Certain food items rapidly raise blood sugar levels, but these are limited on the keto diet, which could help in better managing it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/how-could-the-keto-diet-help-control-type-2-diabetes-20190807

Health24.com | The dangers of driving under the influence of medicine

Driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and illegal, but how dangerous is it to drive under the influence of medication?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/the-dangers-of-driving-under-the-influence-of-medicine-20190807

Health24.com | Vaccines aren't just for kids – and there are a bunch of shots you should possibly be getting

'Vaccines are safe, effective and help prevent illness, hospitalisation and even death, especially among the elderly and those with chronic conditions and weakened immune systems.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/vaccines-arent-just-for-kids-and-there-are-a-bunch-of-shots-you-should-possibly-be-getting-20190807

Health24.com | Cigarette smoke in pregnancy may impair healing of newborns' hearts

Could the exposure to cigarette smoke in utero 'significantly compromise' cardiac regeneration in infants?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/cigarette-smoke-in-pregnancy-may-impair-healing-of-newborns-hearts-20190807

Health24.com | Fragrance-releasing fabric may make smelly gym clothes a thing of the past

Researchers have modified fabric so that it emits a citronella aroma when coming into contact with sweat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/fragrance-releasing-fabric-may-make-smelly-gym-clothes-a-thing-of-the-past-20190805

Health24.com | Checking your blood pressure could someday be as easy as taking a video selfie

If a new app proves itself, checking your blood pressure could take just 30 seconds - it could be as easy as taking a video selfie.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/checking-your-blood-pressure-could-someday-be-as-easy-as-taking-a-video-selfie-20190807

Health24.com | Parent who listens can help kids thrive despite trauma

Researchers claims a sympathetic parent has a stronger impact on a troubled child's educational performance than whether they eat regular family meals or live in a safe and well-kept neighbourhood,

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/News/parent-who-listens-can-help-kids-thrive-despite-trauma-20190710

Health24.com | How curbing a skin oil might help curb acne

New research indicates that decreasing sebum production could be a novel way to treat acne.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Acne/News/how-curbing-a-skin-oil-might-help-curb-acne-20190806-2

Health24.com | Uganda begins trial of Ebola vaccine

At present there is no licensed drug to prevent or treat Ebola, although a range of experimental drugs are in development.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/Ebola/uganda-begins-trial-of-ebola-vaccine-20190806-2

Health24.com | Study supports radiation for early, hormone-driven breast cancer

An Austrian study shows that adding radiation to hormone therapy can increase disease-free survival and improve the odds a cancer won't come back over the long term.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/study-supports-radiation-for-early-hormone-driven-breast-cancer-20190429

Health24.com | SA still has a long way to go to reach global breastfeeding targets, says health minister

Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed beyond the first six months of their children’s lives, but a lack of support from families and work commitments stand in the way.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/sa-still-has-a-long-way-to-go-to-reach-global-breastfeeding-targets-says-health-minister-20190806

Health24.com | How to make your child's hospital stay safer and less stressful

You should be a present, active member of your child's health care team.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/how-to-make-your-childs-hospital-stay-safer-and-less-stressful-20190806

Health24.com | Sewage-polluted streets plague community

Samora Machel residents are choking on the stench of contaminated water overflowing onto their streets despite having reported the matter to the City of Cape Town.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/sewage-polluted-streets-plague-community-20190806

Health24.com | Could a 'tickle' a day keep the doctor away?

Researchers say the "tickle treatment" an promote overall well-being and may potentially slow down some effects of ageing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/could-a-tickle-a-day-keep-the-doctor-away-20190805

Health24.com | This community's guerrilla gardening is changing its food culture

A collective is radically reclaiming a township from pervasive fast food outlets by encouraging youth to grow their own food.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/this-communitys-guerrilla-gardening-is-changing-its-food-culture-20190806

Health24.com | Mediterranean diet has big benefits for expectant moms

It's believed to be good for the heart, but how does the Mediterranean diet significantly benefit women who are expecting?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-and-pregnancy/mediterranean-diet-has-big-benefits-for-expectant-moms-20190806

Health24.com | Weather emergency warnings? Don't forget the emergency planning for your pets too

If there is a warning about a weather emergency, make sure you know how best to take care of your pets.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/weather-emergency-warnings-dont-forget-the-emergency-planning-for-your-pets-too-20190806-2

Health24.com | Researchers reveal more clues to the genetics behind an inherited cholesterol disorder

Scientists are revealing more information around the genetic condition which could cause dangerously high levels of cholesterol at an early age.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cholesterol/News/researchers-reveal-more-clues-to-the-genetics-behind-an-inherited-cholesterol-disorder-20190805-2

Health24.com | Cancers of the heart are rare – and here's why

Even though heart disease tops the list of the nation's leading causes of death – ahead of cancer – heart cancer is actually quite rare.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/cancers-of-the-heart-are-rare-and-heres-why-20190805-2

Health24.com | Many women with heart disease not exercising as much as what they need to

A recent study shows worsening health and financial trends over time among women with cardiovascular disease who don't get enough physical activity.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Women-and-heart-disease/many-women-with-heart-disease-not-exercising-as-much-as-what-they-need-to-20190805-2

Health24.com | Do pneumonia patients get too many antibiotics?

A study found that the more days of antibiotics a pneumonia patient received beyond the recommended minimum, the higher their risk of experiencing side effects.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/do-pneumonia-patients-get-too-many-antibiotics-20190805

Health24.com | 'Self-care is not selfish' – how stress from work, home can harm women's hearts

A number of studies have concluded that if women expect to continue to take care of their loved ones, they must first take care of themselves.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/self-care-is-not-selfish-how-stress-from-work-home-can-harm-womens-hearts-20190805

Health24.com | Is hair-loss as much of an issue for women as it is men?

We've heard of male pattern baldness, but do women lose their hair the same way men do?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hair-loss/Hair-loss-in-women/is-hair-loss-as-much-of-an-issue-for-women-as-it-is-men-20190805

Health24.com | Many dietary supplements dangerous for teens, new research suggests

A study suggests that the manufacturers of 'health' products and the retailers who sell them are profiting from playing 'Russian roulette' with America's youth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Vitamins-minerals-and-supplements/many-dietary-supplements-dangerous-for-teens-new-research-suggests-20190803-2

Health24.com | Why do some people drink until they black out? Researchers have looked to Twitter or some clues

Celebrations and coping with stress are the top reasons for blackout drinking, according to a recent study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/why-do-some-people-drink-until-they-black-out-researchers-have-looked-to-twitter-for-some-clues-20190805

Health24.com | No 'one-size-fits-all' diet for diabetics, expert panel says

There is no ideal percentage of calories from carbohydrates, proteins and fats for diabetics – each person is different.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/no-one-size-fits-all-diet-for-diabetics-expert-panel-says-20190419

Health24.com | The 'bottom' blood pressure number matters as well

A large new study highlights that although there has been a common belief that systolic (top) blood pressure is the only one that matters, diastolic (bottom) can sometimes matter even more.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/Measuring-blood-pressure/the-bottom-blood-pressure-number-matters-as-well-20190804-2

Health24.com | You may want to hold the extra chilli - a new study has linked eating more than 50g of chilli a day to having poor memory

Excessive amounts of chili have been linked to a significant decline in memory over a number of years – but there's no need to panic quite yet.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/you-may-want-to-hold-the-extra-chilli-a-new-study-has-linked-eating-more-than-50g-of-chilli-a-day-to-having-poor-memory-20190804-2

Health24.com | Young athletes with ADHD may need more time to recover from concussion

A study has found that athletes with ADHD had greater losses than others in verbal memory and more severe concussion symptoms one to two days after their injury.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/ADHD/News/young-athletes-with-adhd-may-need-more-time-to-recover-from-concussion-20190804-2

Health24.com | What you can do to avoid burnout

The World Health Organization has deemed burnout a serious issue. If you are stressed at work and at breaking point, keep reading.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Health-in-the-workplace/what-you-can-do-to-avoid-burnout-20190804-2

Health24.com | Testosterone therapy may threaten the heart

A new study suggests that testosterone therapy for older men may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, mini-strokes, or cardiac arrest.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-health/testosterone-therapy-may-threaten-the-heart-20190723

Health24.com | What happens when parents talk to kids frankly about sex?

According to a recent study, early discussions with kids about sex won't encourage them to become sexually active at a younger age.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/what-happens-when-parents-talk-to-kids-frankly-about-sex-20190730

Health24.com | Can you catch a cold and the flu at the same time?

Technically, it's possible. But would your body be able to fight off a double viral infection?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/You-and-flu/can-you-catch-a-cold-and-the-flu-at-the-same-time-20190802

Health24.com | Many dietary supplements dangerous for teens, new research suggests

A study suggests that the manufacturers of 'health' products and the retailers who sell them are profiting from playing 'Russian roulette' with America's youth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/many-dietary-supplements-dangerous-for-teens-new-research-suggests-20190803-2

Health24.com | Just 60g of nuts a day can improve male sexual function

Men who follow a western diet can improve the quality of their orgasms by regularly consuming nuts.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/just-60g-of-nuts-a-day-can-improve-male-sexual-function-20190802-2

Health24.com | Fertility treatment tied to deadly heart problem in pregnancy

A new study shows that the risk of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is five times higher in women who have fertility treatment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/fertility-treatment-tied-to-deadly-heart-problem-in-pregnancy-20190802-2

Health24.com | Calls for tertiary institutions to prioritise mental health

Could financial woes, family issues and feeling homesick contribute to students struggling with mental health issues?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/calls-for-tertiary-institutions-to-prioritise-mental-health-20190802-2

Health24.com | WATCH: Her dog helped her walk again after she became paralysed – 9 years later she returned the favour

Her dog Tilly helped her through tough rehab after she was temporarily paralysed - nine years later, with the beloved animal struggling to walk because of ligament disease and a left shoulder that was detached from the socket, she got a chance to return the favour.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/watch-her-dog-helped-her-walk-again-after-she-became-paralysed-9-years-later-she-returned-the-favour-20190802-2

Health24.com | Locusts, mopani worms and termites - 'It’s time to reclaim traditional staple food'

More of a novelty than a star ingredient, insects are in fact nutrient rich. Yet they have fallen off many a menu, despite their health benefits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/locusts-mopani-worms-and-termites-its-time-to-reclaim-traditional-staple-food-20190802

Health24.com | US scientists make 3D heart printing breakthrough

US scientists have made a breakthrough they say could one day create entire organs - after successfully building functional heart parts out of collagen using a 3D bioprinter.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/us-scientists-make-3d-heart-printing-breakthrough-20190802

Health24.com | Struggling to eat your greens? You can train yourself to like them

If you despise the taste of broccoli (and other vegetables), you can trick your brain into liking the bitter taste, according to research.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/struggling-to-eat-your-greens-you-can-train-yourself-to-like-them-20190801

Health24.com | Regular low-level radiation exposure raises high blood pressure risk

Ionizing radiation is a form of energy that a growing number of people find themselves exposed to every day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/regular-low-level-radiation-exposure-raises-high-blood-pressure-risk-20190802

Health24.com | 'I feel sexually aroused when I am anxious – is this normal?' Our sex expert answers your questions

There is a series of studies that looks at the relationship between anxiety and sexual arousal, says psychologist and Health24’s sex expert, Dr Despina Learmonth - who answers this, and more from concerned users.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Problems/i-feel-sexually-aroused-when-i-am-anxious-is-this-normal-our-sex-expert-answers-your-questions-20190802

Health24.com | Could red wine hold the key to new depression treatments?

According to new research, a compound in red wine could disable a depression-causing enzyme in the brain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/could-red-wine-hold-the-key-to-new-depression-treatments-20190802-2

Health24.com | Bigger waistlines a threat to women's health, even without obesity

A new study found that a large waist size significantly increased the risk of an early death for women over 49, even when their BMI was normal.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/bigger-waistlines-a-threat-to-womens-health-even-without-obesity-20190725

Health24.com | Men also agonise over their weight - but there's less research on the impact on their mental and physical health, a new study has found

Many men report weight-related stigma, meaning they're discriminated against or stereotyped because of their size. But there's been less research on how it affects their health compared to women, according to researchers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/men-also-agonise-over-their-weight-but-theres-less-research-on-the-impact-on-their-mental-and-physical-health-a-new-study-has-found-20190801-2

Health24.com | Pinterest rolls out a new compassionate search tool for people in distress

Feeling stressed, sad or anxious? Pinterest wants to help you.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/pinterest-rolls-out-a-new-compassionate-search-tool-for-people-in-distress-20190725

Health24.com | Predicting heart disease, stroke could be as easy as a blood test

A new test to predict an individual's risk of heart attack involves analysing blood samples for specific proteins released by the heart muscle when damaged.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/predicting-heart-disease-stroke-could-be-as-easy-as-a-blood-test-20190801-2

Health24.com | Could climate change help spread dangerous fungal infections?

New research indicates that climate change could be increasing the tolerance of fungi to warmer temperatures, making them more likely to infect humans.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Fungal-skin/could-climate-change-help-spread-dangerous-fungal-infections-20190801

Health24.com | WATCH: Is gluten as bad as it’s made out to be? A nutritionist gives us the facts

Gluten is a word that everybody seems to be scared of. But is it as bad as it is touted to be?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-is-gluten-as-bad-as-its-made-out-to-be-a-nutritionist-gives-us-the-facts-20190801

Health24.com | Music may be just what the doctor ordered to soothe the stressed soul before surgery

The findings of a new study show that music may be offered to patients as an alternative to tranquilisers before surgery.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stress/News/music-may-be-just-what-the-doctor-ordered-to-soothe-the-stressed-soul-before-surgery-20190801

Health24.com | Chronic cough has many possible causes, including these 3 that are often missed

That lingering cough is not only distressing and annoying, but can have a severe impact on your quality of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/About-cough/chronic-cough-has-many-possible-causes-including-these-3-that-are-often-missed-20190801

Health24.com | Heart attack rehab at home could save lives

Many patients never get rehabilitation therapy after a heart attack – often because health insurance companies don't cover at-home therapy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/heart-attack-rehab-at-home-could-save-lives-20190514