Health24.com | What it's like: Being a midwife in South Africa

While the word midwife conjures up images of old-fashioned births, the profession is still a vital part of modern health care. Spotlight spoke to a number of midwives, and those involved in training, about what it takes to be a midwife.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/what-its-like-being-a-midwife-in-south-africa-20200228-2

Health24.com | What heart patients should know about coronavirus

Covid-19's main target is the lungs. But that could affect the heart, especially a diseased heart, which has to work harder to get oxygenated blood throughout the body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/what-heart-patients-should-know-about-coronavirus-20200228-2

Health24.com | Coronavirus: How behaviour can help control the spread of COVID-19

Rather than talking about fear-inducing counterfactual scenarios (what ifs), we need to focus on crowdsourcing strategies that limit the ability of the infection to get a foothold in our population.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/coronavirus-how-behaviour-can-help-control-the-spread-of-covid-19-20200227

Health24.com | A US city's short-lived 'soda tax' cut consumption and raised nearly R1 billion

According to a new study, the evidence suggests that taxes on sweetened beverages may be an effective policy tool for reducing sweetened beverage consumption.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/a-us-citys-short-lived-soda-tax-cut-consumption-and-raised-nearly-r1-billion-20200228-2

Health24.com | Kids raised by grandparents more likely to pile on the kilos

While grandma and grandpa may mean well, they can affect their grandchildren's weight in various ways, including eating habits, physical activity and perceptions of what represents a healthy lifestyle.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/kids-raised-by-grandparents-more-likely-to-pile-on-the-kilos-20200228-2

Health24.com | WATCH | How to use your nasal spray correctly

Associate Professor Jonny Peter provides us with some tips to make using a nasal spray more comfortable.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Health-tips/watch-how-to-use-your-nasal-spray-correctly-20200217

Health24.com | WATCH | Can being 'too clean' cause allergies?

Cleanliness may reduce our exposure to harmful bacteria, but could an increasingly sterilised world be to blame for the rise in allergies?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Health-tips/watch-can-being-too-clean-cause-allergies-20200228

Health24.com | THE REAL POLLEN COUNT: No relief for allergy sufferers in the northern part of SA as high pollen levels hit Bloemfontein and Kimberley

The northern part of the country, including the coast, continue to experience high grass counts this week.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/the-real-pollen-count-no-relief-for-allergy-sufferers-in-the-northern-part-of-sa-as-high-pollen-levels-hit-bloemfontein-and-kimberley-20200228

Health24.com | WATCH | Could artificial intelligence have predicted the new coronavirus?

AI technology could be used to alert medical institutes on irregular symptoms before human clinicians realise there is a developing problem.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/watch-could-artificial-intelligence-have-predicted-the-covid-19-coronavirus-20200228

Health24.com | Scientists make coronavirus breakthrough which may help doctors diagnose the virus earlier

Scientists have spotted early subtle signs in lungs that point to coronavirus infection - which will help docctors to recognise if a patient has Covid-19 or pneumonia due to another cause.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/scientists-make-coronavirus-breakthrough-which-may-help-doctors-diagnose-the-virus-earlier-20200228-2

Health24.com | How measles complications can affect every organ

Measles was once thought to be almost eliminated in the United States, but cases have been increasing as pockets of 'anti-vaxxers' proliferate.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Malaria/News/how-measles-complications-can-affect-every-organ-20200228-2

Health24.com | WATCH | US confirms first coronavirus case of unknown origin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States has confirmed an infection of the new coronavirus in California in someone who had not travelled outside the US or been exposed to a person known to have the virus, a first for the country.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/us-confirms-first-coronavirus-case-of-unknown-origin-20200227

Health24.com | Got flu? Deal quickly with complications

When you have the flu, other infections that can weasel their way into your body include pneumonia, sinus infections, ear infections and bronchitis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/got-flu-deal-quickly-with-complications-20200203

Health24.com | NHI public hearings: Broken healthcare systems come to the fore

Gauteng, the last province to host National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill public hearings, is NHI ready, according to the Gauteng Health MEC who sat down with us in an exclusive interview. But how do residents feel about the NHI Bill’s progress?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/nhi-public-hearings-broken-healthcare-systems-come-to-the-fore-20200226

Health24.com | How high testosterone levels have different health outcomes for men and women

Researchers emphasise why it's important to consider men and women separately in testosterone studies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/how-high-testosterone-levels-have-different-health-outcomes-for-men-and-women-20200227-2

Health24.com | Best first-line treatment for coronavirus might be existing drugs

In a rush to control the current coronavirus sweeping through the world, experts reckon that existing antiviral agents could be the best quick response to the virus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/best-first-line-treatment-for-coronavirus-might-be-existing-drugs-20200227-2

Health24.com | 5 reasons why you need to pee all the time

Frequent urination has a number of potential causes. How do you know if it’s a sign of incontinence or something else?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/5-reasons-why-you-need-to-pee-all-the-time-20200226

Health24.com | Clocking 10 000 steps daily alone will not prevent weight gain

In the age of wearable fitness devices and health trackers, we've become fixated on 10 000 steps per day. But this is no magic formula.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/clocking-10-000-steps-daily-alone-will-not-prevent-weight-gain-20200227

Health24.com | Budget Speech 2020: ‘The NHI is protected’

Despite budget cuts, Treasury says NHI pilot projects will be safeguarded.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/budget-speech-2020-the-nhi-is-protected-20200227

Health24.com | Women's blood pressure rises earlier and faster than men's

During the past 20 years, research has begun to challenge the notion that women and men have the same types of heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/womens-blood-pressure-rises-earlier-and-faster-than-mens-20200227-2

Health24.com | WATCH | Could the new coronavirus be 'Disease X'?

The a World Health Organization has long warned of a mysterious illness - "Disease X" - that could spark an international contagion.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/watch-could-the-new-coronavirus-be-disease-x-20200226-2

Health24.com | Girls with autism diagnosed later than boys

Identifying autism in girls later than boys may delay their treatments.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Autism/News/girls-with-autism-diagnosed-later-than-boys-20200129

Health24.com | Consumers waste twice as much food as experts thought

Once consumer spending reaches a certain level per day per person, waste grows – initially increasing quickly with rising wealth, and then at much slower rates.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/consumers-waste-twice-as-much-food-as-experts-thought-20200213

Health24.com | First baby born from use of lab-matured frozen egg

In cases where ovarian stimulation isn't feasible, a technique called in vitro maturation (IVM), where the egg maturation process is induced in a laboratory, has been shown to work.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/News/first-baby-born-from-use-of-lab-matured-frozen-egg-20200220

Health24.com | NHI public hearings: ‘First fix the issues, then implement the NHI’

While the majority of Gauteng residents want the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill to be implemented as soon as possible, they also want the government to not shy away from the serious healthcare system challenges the province faces.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/nhi-public-hearings-first-fix-the-issues-then-implement-the-nhi-20200226

Health24.com | An unlikely treatment for brain tumours – the Ebola virus

Brain tumours tend to be relentless and hard to treat, but scientists have discovered a surprising treatment – elements of the Ebola virus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Cancer-treatment/an-unlikely-treatment-for-brain-tumours-the-ebola-virus-20200226

Health24.com | Face to face: Mase Manopole, Northern Cape MEC for Health

The Northern Cape is both South Africa’s largest and most sparsely populated province. Biénne Huisman sat down with Health MEC Mase Manopole to discuss healthcare in this often-forgotten part of the country.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/face-to-face-mase-manopole-northern-cape-mec-for-health-20200226

Health24.com | How coronavirus raced through quarantined cruise ship

Typical conditions on board cruise ships - how air conditioning systems mix outside air with the inside air to save energy - probably contributed to passengers aboard the Diamond Princess contracting the new coronavirus, an expert says.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/how-coronavirus-raced-through-quarantined-cruise-ship-20200226

Health24.com | WATCH | Behind the scenes: How spore traps in SA are used to determine the pollen count

Allergy sufferers: Ever wondered how the weekly pollen counts are determined? Aerobiologist, Dr Dilys Berman, takes us behind the scenes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/watch-behind-the-scenes-how-spore-traps-in-sa-are-used-to-determine-the-pollen-count-20200226

Health24.com | More sex partners, higher cancer risk?

According to researchers, people who have more sexual partners have higher odds of being diagnosed with cancer than those who have fewer partners. Why could this be?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/more-sex-partners-higher-cancer-risk-20200214

Health24.com | Are disinfectants putting nurses at risk of COPD?

A recent study study shows that nurses' health could be threatened by workplace exposure to cleaners and disinfectants.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/are-disinfectants-putting-nurses-at-risk-of-copd-20191021

Health24.com | Good news for people with persistent anxiety

People with generalised anxiety disorder worry excessively for long periods, and on most days they struggle to control their discomfort.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Anxiety-disorders/good-news-for-people-with-persistent-anxiety-20200115

Health24.com | Caregivers, are you neglecting your own health to take care of others?

If you’re a caregiver, suffering from debilitating stress that’s endangering your health, you’re not alone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/caregivers-are-you-neglecting-your-own-health-to-take-care-of-others-20200225-2

Health24.com | In a first, doctors use robotics to treat brain aneurysm

Doctors have conducted the first robotic surgery to treat a brain aneurysm, which could be the first step towards conducting groundbreaking surgery for strokes and other conditions affecting the brain's blood vessels.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/in-a-first-doctors-use-robotics-to-treat-brain-aneurysm-20200222

Health24.com | Vitamin D in pregnancy doesn't curb kids' asthma

Although a study failed to show that prenatal vitamin D supplementation prevents the development of asthma, it may have delayed the onset of the condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/vitamin-d-in-pregnancy-doesnt-curb-kids-asthma-20200206

Health24.com | Employers need to do more to help breastfeeding moms

Employers need to make it easier for women to work and raise young children, and it shouldn't be a choice of one or the other, according to a recent survey.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/employers-need-to-do-more-to-help-breastfeeding-moms-20200225-2

Health24.com | Why vaping emergencies may be missed

E-cigarettes and vaping products are sending many smokers, including teens, to emergency rooms, but not all doctors are able to accurately diagnose vaping-related illnesses.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/why-vaping-emergencies-may-be-missed-20200129

Health24.com | What your urine colour may mean

Did you know the colour of your urine can give you clues about your health?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/what-your-urine-colour-may-mean-20200224-2

Health24.com | How an athletic mom's undiagnosed condition led to 2 strokes

An undiagnosed heart condition – one she's believed to have had since birth – caused 2 strokes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/how-an-athletic-moms-undiagnosed-condition-led-to-2-strokes-20200224-2

Health24.com | Could a blood test for breast cancer become a reality?

Is the possibility of using a simple blood test to improve early detection on the horizon?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/could-a-blood-test-for-breast-cancer-become-a-reality-20191105

Health24.com | Is healthy 'Mediterranean diet' good for your microbiome?

Could dark green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds all have multiple benefits in enhancing our gut microbiome?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/is-healthy-mediterranean-diet-good-for-your-microbiome-20200224-2

Health24.com | Why workers with cluster headaches could take twice as many sick days

A new study revealed how cluster headaches could dramatically interfere with workers' productivity.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Headache-and-migraine/News/why-workers-with-cluster-headaches-could-take-twice-as-many-sick-days-20200224-2

Health24.com | Probiotics: Don't buy the online hype

Probiotics – the 'good' bacteria found in several foods and supplements – are believed to be beneficial, but are they?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/probiotics-dont-buy-the-online-hype-20200116

Health24.com | Can Siri or Alexa help you beat addiction? Don't count on it

About half of US adults use virtual assistants, and some manufacturers plan to introduce health care advice, including personalised recommendations.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/can-siri-or-alexa-help-you-beat-addiction-dont-count-on-it-20200205

Health24.com | Common drugs might help prevent death from a 'broken heart'

The use of two common medicines may reduce the risk of a fatal or non-fatal heart attack in grief-stricken people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/common-drugs-might-help-prevent-death-from-a-broken-heart-20200214

Health24.com | Could strep throat become untreatable?

If strep throat became truly resistant to antibiotics, it would have a very serious impact on millions of children around the world, according to a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sore-throat/News/could-strep-throat-become-untreatable-20200130

Health24.com | How mom-to-be's cosmetics chemicals could lead to heavier baby

A number of studies have suggested that parabens mimic oestrogens in the body and may disrupt the normal function of hormones.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/how-mom-to-bes-cosmetics-chemicals-could-lead-to-heavier-baby-20200223

Health24.com | Statins won't harm ageing brains, and may even help

In a test measuring their memory and cognitive skills, there was no difference between statin users and non-users.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/statins-wont-harm-ageing-brains-and-may-even-help-20200222

Health24.com | Hot chocolate could help ease painful clogged leg vessels

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) causes narrowing in the blood vessels that supply blood to the legs from the heart.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Leg/News/hot-chocolate-could-help-ease-painful-clogged-leg-vessels-20200215

Health24.com | Pregnant moms who smoke, drink put babies at risk of SIDS

The findings of a new study suggest that mothers-to-be's combined exposures to alcohol and tobacco have a synergistic effect on SIDS risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/pregnant-moms-who-smoke-drink-put-babies-at-risk-of-sids-20200222

Health24.com | THE REAL POLLEN COUNT: Grass season spreading to the coast

The grass season is spreading across the country - the whole northern part of the country including to the coast, with grass counts even high in Durban.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Kids-and-allergies/the-real-pollen-count-grass-season-spreading-to-the-coast-20200222

Health24.com | Will brushing and flossing protect you against stroke?

Studies suggest that treating gum disease might help prevent stroke by reducing the build-up of plaque in arteries and narrowing of blood vessels in the brain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/will-brushing-and-flossing-protect-you-against-stroke-20200214

Health24.com | How parents can help their sleep-deprived teens

Teenagers' lack of sleep may be due to various aspects, but what can parents do to help their teens get the rest they need?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/how-parents-can-help-their-sleep-deprived-teens-20200221-2

Health24.com | One boy's battle back from mysterious polio-like illness

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is an illness that leads to sudden arm or leg weakness, and it can affect reflexes, cause difficulty swallowing and breathing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/one-boys-battle-back-from-mysterious-polio-like-illness-20191213

Health24.com | WATCH | Study confirms: Coronavirus is deadlier in men than in women

A large-scale study has found that the mortality rate in men who contracted Covid-19 was significantly higher than in woman who had the virus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/watch-study-confirms-coronavirus-is-deadlier-in-men-than-in-women-20200221

Health24.com | How virtual reality can bring real-life pain

Virtual reality is also used for education and industrial training. A headset is worn and users often perform full-body movements.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/how-virtual-reality-can-bring-real-life-pain-20200221-2

Health24.com | High-tech 'exoskeleton' can give mobility back to people with MS

A new robotic exoskeleton is giving multiple sclerosis (MS) patients an opportunity to regain some of the mobility they've lost to the degenerative nerve disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Multiple-sclerosis/News/high-tech-exoskeleton-can-give-mobility-back-to-people-with-ms-20200205

Health24.com | Outbreaks like coronavirus start in and spread from the edges of cities

The massive increase of the global urban population over the past few decades has increased exposure to diseases and posed new challenges to the control of outbreaks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/outbreaks-like-coronavirus-start-in-and-spread-from-the-edges-of-cities-20200219

Health24.com | Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings

Eating too many foods high in sulphur amino acids can have many negative health effects.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/eating-meat-links-to-chronic-disease-might-be-related-to-amino-acids-new-findings-20200219

Health24.com | How the 'couch potato' lifestyle poses danger to women's hearts

Clinicians focus on getting people to exercise, but we also need to get people to think about 'breaking up their sitting'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/how-the-couch-potato-lifestyle-poses-danger-to-womens-hearts-20200221-2

Health24.com | Not getting enough sleep? You have plenty of company

Sleep health is a multidimensional phenomenon, so examining all aspects of sleep is crucial, according to researchers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/not-getting-enough-sleep-you-have-plenty-of-company-20200220-2

Health24.com | Sepsis causes far more deaths worldwide than thought

Sepsis is an out-of-control immune response to infection that harms organs, and in 2017, there were 48.9 million cases of sepsis and 11 million sepsis deaths worldwide.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/sepsis-causes-far-more-deaths-worldwide-than-thought-20200118

Health24.com | Why texting while walking is risky business

We know that texting and driving is dangerous, but how is texting while walking risky?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/why-texting-while-walking-is-risky-business-20200220-2

Health24.com | Many can suffer facial paralysis – and its emotional toll

What causes the different types of facial paralysis and what effect does it have on mental health?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/many-can-suffer-facial-paralysis-and-its-emotional-toll-20200205

Health24.com | Your eating-on-the-job problems, solved

Is eating lunch more associated with frustration, than nutrition, because of a hectic schedule or bland canteen offerings?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/your-eating-on-the-job-problems-solved-20200220-2

Health24.com | Even after stroke, many smokers still light up

Researchers have found that among stroke survivors, those who continue to smoke are more likely to have a repeat stroke or a heart attack.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/even-after-stroke-many-smokers-still-light-up-20200213

Health24.com | Time to rethink ideas about exercise, sickle cell disease?

When physical exercise is tailored to be light-to-moderate in intensity, the risk of problems for people with sickle cell disease is limited.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/time-to-rethink-ideas-about-exercise-sickle-cell-disease-20191119

Health24.com | Vaping causes DNA changes similar to those in cancer

The same changes in chemical tags detectable in tumours from cancer patients are also found in people who vape or smoke.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/vaping-causes-dna-changes-similar-to-those-in-cancer-20200219-2

Health24.com | Brake dust another driver of air pollution

Is brake dust another addition to all the various pollutants in the air?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/News/brake-dust-another-driver-of-air-pollution-20200115

Health24.com | Measles leaves people more vulnerable to future infections

Even though you've managed to get over most symptoms, having had measles make you more vulnerable to other bacterial and viral infections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Measles/measles-leaves-people-more-vulnerable-to-future-infections-20191101

Health24.com | 'Green inhalers' could reduce carbon footprint – study

Are 'conventional' asthma pumps adding to the copious amounts of environmental damage? Should 'green inhalers' be doctors' first option for prescriptions?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/News/green-inhalers-could-reduce-carbon-footprint-study-20191031

Health24.com | Can your diet keep Alzheimer's at bay?

Many think the word 'diet' is synonymous with weight loss, but how could it help your organs in old age?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/can-your-diet-keep-alzheimers-at-bay-20200219-2

Health24.com | Antiviral drug, plasma transfusions show promise in treating coronavirus

Researchers claim two new therapies show promise in treating the new COVID-19 coronavirus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/antiviral-drug-plasma-transfusions-show-promise-in-treating-coronavirus-20200215

Health24.com | General anaesthesia boosts postpartum depression risk after C-section

Why could general anaesthesia for C-section deliveries put women at a higher risk of postpartum depression?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Birth/general-anaesthesia-boosts-postpartum-depression-risk-after-c-section-20200218-2

Health24.com | She put off heart symptoms until it was almost too late

She knew smoking could cause heart disease, and it didn't seem to impact her health. Until it did.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Smoking-and-your-heart/she-put-off-heart-symptoms-until-it-was-almost-too-late-20200218-2

Health24.com | Why health risks persist for young cancer survivors

A new study found that the rate of total hospitalisations was almost 60% higher among cancer survivors than for other groups.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Cancer-in-children/why-health-risks-persist-for-young-cancer-survivors-20200218-2

Health24.com | Why meds may not prevent migraines in kids

The findings of a new study highlight the need for more research into migraine prevention in children and teens, and into the power of the 'placebo effect'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Headache-and-migraine/Kids-and-headache/why-meds-may-not-prevent-migraines-in-kids-20200218-2

Health24.com | Bone marrow transplants less risky now

The declining risk faced by bone marrow transplant patients is due to a decrease in transplant-related complications.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Leukaemia/bone-marrow-transplants-less-risky-now-20200130

Health24.com | A workout could be good medicine for the common cold

Physical activity boosts your heart rate and promotes healthy blood flow, and also opens up your lungs and releases endorphins – all of which can alleviate a cold.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/a-workout-could-be-good-medicine-for-the-common-cold-20200122

Health24.com | Few teen boys at risk for HIV get tested

Doctors need to be having more frank and open conversations with their male teenage patients about sexual health and HIV testing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/few-teen-boys-at-risk-for-hiv-get-tested-20200212

Health24.com | Want fewer UTIs? Go vegetarian

New research indicates that people who don't eat meat meat have a considerably lower chance of getting a urinary tract infection.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/want-fewer-utis-go-vegetarian-20200217-2

Health24.com | CRISPR Gene editing creates 'designer' immune cells that fight cancer

Ultimately, researchers hope to use gene-editing technology to cure diseases caused by specific genetic mutations – or to genetically arm the immune system to fight the disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/crispr-gene-editing-creates-designer-immune-cells-that-fight-cancer-20200207

Health24.com | 1 in 4 gets unnecessary antibiotics at children's hospitals

'Health care workers must be vigilant since the unnecessary use of antibiotics is fuelling dangerous drug resistance in children.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/Antibiotics/1-in-4-gets-unnecessary-antibiotics-at-childrens-hospitals-20200217-2

Health24.com | The truth about salt and weight loss

Past studies indicate that higher sodium intake promotes weight loss, but researchers debunk this notion in a more recent study.

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Health24.com | Here’s why the WHO says a coronavirus vaccine is 18 months away

Researchers around the world are working together to control the coronavirus outbreak, now known as COVID-19. This is what's behind the global effort to develop a vaccine.

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Health24.com | Everything you need to know before doing intermittent fasting while pregnant

Gaining, not losing, the right amount of weight may actually be the right thing for your health.

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Health24.com | There’s no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it’s still possible

There's no evidence the new coronavirus is airborne. It appears to spread by larger droplets, direct contact and contaminated surfaces or objects.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/theres-no-evidence-the-new-coronavirus-spreads-through-the-air-but-its-still-possible-20200217

Health24.com | Got 'couch potato' teens? It's not helping their mental health

Any degree of physical activity that can reduce the time we spend sitting down is likely to be beneficial for our mental health, according to new research.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/got-couch-potato-teens-its-not-helping-their-mental-health-20200213

Health24.com | Caring for grandkids might help stave off loneliness

Researchers have found that grandparents who didn't care for a grandchild had higher loneliness scores and were in regular contact with fewer people important to them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/caring-for-grandkids-might-help-stave-off-loneliness-20191218

Health24.com | Scientists spot antibody that might help diagnose, treat autoimmune disorders

MOG antibodies damage the protective covering (myelin sheath) that surrounds nerve fibres in the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord, which means that messages can't be passed along these nerves.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Immune-disorders/News/scientists-spot-antibody-that-might-help-diagnose-treat-autoimmune-disorders-20200213

Health24.com | How time spent on the golf course could lengthen life

A new study found that regular exercise, exposure to a less polluted environment and social interactions provided by golf are all positive for health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/how-time-spent-on-the-golf-course-could-lengthen-life-20200216-2

Health24.com | Many seniors think they see better than they actually do

Visual impairment can creep up on you, making it difficult to notice that your eyes are getting worse. So it's a good idea to visit an optician regularly when you get older.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/News/many-seniors-think-they-see-better-than-they-actually-do-20200206

Health24.com | How low levels of key blood cells could signal higher death risk

According to researchers, the link between lymphopenia and death risk may stem from a reduced ability of the immune system to fight serious diseases.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/how-low-levels-of-key-blood-cells-could-signal-higher-death-risk-20200215

Health24.com | Car exhaust may up high blood pressure risk in pregnant women

Researchers report that fine particulate matter from traffic emissions is associated with development of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/car-exhaust-may-up-high-blood-pressure-risk-in-pregnant-women-20191227

Health24.com | Is sunny outlook the best medicine for stroke recovery?

Results of a new study suggest that optimistic people have a better disease outcome. Boosting morale may therefore be an ideal way to improve mental health and recovery after a stroke.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/is-sunny-outlook-the-best-medicine-for-stroke-recovery-20200215

Health24.com | WATCH | Why you should regularly change fitness plans

Mix it up to make sure your workouts are as effective as possible!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/watch-why-you-should-regularly-change-fitness-plans-20200206

Health24.com | Could high-tempo tunes help maximise your workout?

A new study found that listening to high-tempo music while exercising resulted in the highest heart rate and lowest perceived exertion, compared with not listening to music.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/could-high-tempo-tunes-help-maximise-your-workout-20200214-2

Health24.com | Stricter clean air laws could save thousands of lives a year

A new study suggests that thousands of deaths each year could be prevented if countries had air quality standards in line with WHO guidelines.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Climate-and-temperature/stricter-clean-air-laws-could-save-thousands-of-lives-a-year-20200214-2

Health24.com | Baby born with 'one-of-a-kind' heart receives transplant

'Among Tessa's many complications: Her great arteries were switched. She had a large hole in the wall dividing her ventricles. Her pulmonary valve wasn't formed properly. And she had narrowing in her aorta.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/baby-born-with-one-of-a-kind-heart-receives-transplant-20200214-2

Health24.com | WATCH | 5 drinks that can help you sleep

Sleeping the recommended time each night does not always come easy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/watch-5-drinks-that-can-help-you-sleep-20200214-2

Health24.com | Vape devices like Juul 'reversing' efforts to keep youth from tobacco

Youth tobacco use is currently at its highest in nearly 20 years, primarily driven by e-cigarettes resulting in over five million youth now vaping across America.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/vape-devices-like-juul-reversing-efforts-to-keep-youth-from-tobacco-20200214

Health24.com | THE REAL POLLEN COUNT: A tale of two extremes

Inland grass concentrations continue to be an area of concern, particularly in Bloemfontein while Cape Town levels were down to zero.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/the-real-pollen-count-a-tale-of-two-extremes-20200214

Health24.com | How a happy relationship can help your health

Imaging studies show that viewing pictures of one's romantic partner activates brain regions related to mood and pain regulation.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stress/News/how-a-happy-relationship-can-help-your-health-20200214

Health24.com | The 10 best calorie-burning exercises – ranked

You're welcome.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/the-10-best-calorie-burning-exercises-ranked-20200214-2

Health24.com | 2 out of 3 women unhappy with their breast size. Could that harm their health?

A study found that breast size dissatisfaction may result in avoidance behaviours that reduce breast awareness, particularly if a woman's breasts trigger feelings of anxiety, shame or embarrassment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/2-out-of-3-women-unhappy-with-their-breast-size-could-that-harm-their-health-20200213-2

Health24.com | Why less sex could mean earlier menopause

The findings of a new study suggest that if a woman is not having sex, and there is no chance of pregnancy, then the body 'chooses' not to invest in ovulation.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Menopause/News/why-less-sex-could-mean-earlier-menopause-20200213-2

Health24.com | Were you born in an H1N1 flu year or an H3N2? Why this matters

'People's prior immunity to viruses like flu, or even coronavirus, can have a tremendous impact on their risk of becoming ill during subsequent epidemics and pandemics.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/were-you-born-in-an-h1n1-flu-year-or-an-h3n2-why-this-matters-20200213-2

Health24.com | Meat still isn't healthy, study confirms

A recent study revealed why we should consume less red and processed meats.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/meat-still-isnt-healthy-study-confirms-20200204

Health24.com | Addicted to sugar? Here’s how your sweet tooth may change your brain chemistry

Dying for a donut? All that sugar can cause major changes to your brain’s reward system.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/addicted-to-sugar-heres-how-your-sweet-tooth-may-change-your-brain-chemistry-20200213-2

Health24.com | In small study, no sign that coronavirus can be passed to baby during pregnancy

A new study suggests that infection with coronavirus in the womb is not likely, but some questions remain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/in-small-study-no-sign-that-coronavirus-can-be-passed-to-baby-during-pregnancy-20200213

Health24.com | In small study, no sign that coronavirus can be passed to baby during pregnancy

A new study suggests that infection with coronavirus in the womb is not likely, but some questions remain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Workflow/Feeds/in-small-study-no-sign-that-coronavirus-can-be-passed-to-baby-during-pregnancy-20200213

Health24.com | WATCH | Are you exercising too much?

Yes there is such a thing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/watch-are-you-exercising-too-much-20200206

Health24.com | Nuances in SA’s HIV epidemic: 7 graphs that tell the story

Over the last decade there have been significant decreases in the rates of new HIV infections, HIV-related deaths, and mother-to-child transmission in South Africa. Yet, there are still staggering gaps between different subsets of the population.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/nuances-in-sas-hiv-epidemic-7-graphs-that-tell-the-story-20200213

Health24.com | Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here’s a new approach

Cardiac rehabilitation is not available in many African countries and the way forward may be to focus on patients rather than specific diseases.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/africa-is-way-behind-the-curve-in-managing-heart-disease-heres-a-new-approach-20200213

Health24.com | Strength training 101: how to get started

No, you won't end up looking like a bodybuilder (unless you want to).

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/strength-training-101-how-to-get-started-20200213-2

Health24.com | Silence your snore, save your romance

'While snoring is disruptive to bed partners and can cause frustration in a relationship, it can also be an indicator of a serious health problem.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/Snoring-and-sleep-apnoea/silence-your-snore-save-your-romance-20200209

Health24.com | Why parents should raise their children to be bilingual

Growing up with two languages is beneficial in more than one way.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/why-parents-should-raise-their-children-to-be-bilingual-20200212-2

Health24.com | More evidence links social media use to poorer mental health in teens

'Physicians, teachers and families need to work together with youth to decrease possible harmful effects of smartphones and social media on their relationships, sense of self, sleep, academic performance, and emotional well-being.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/more-evidence-links-social-media-use-to-poorer-mental-health-in-teens-20200210

Health24.com | Is vaping a scourge on your skin?

What are the ways vaping can do damage to your skin?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/is-vaping-a-scourge-on-your-skin-20200205

Health24.com | Zika damage showing up in babies deemed 'normal' at birth

The findings of a new study highlight the importance of long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up for infants exposed to Zika in the womb.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/zika-damage-showing-up-in-babies-deemed-normal-at-birth-20200113

Health24.com | WATCH | Inside the lab leading the race to get a coronavirus vaccine

A team at Imperial College London has become the first in the world to reach animal trials of a vaccine for the new coronavirus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/watch-inside-the-lab-leading-the-race-to-get-a-coronavirus-vaccine-20200212

Health24.com | WATCH | What's the difference between plant-based diet, vegan and vegetarian?

We take a look at the key traits of the three different diets.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-whats-the-difference-between-plant-based-diet-vegan-and-vegetarian-20200212

Health24.com | Zika damage showing up in babies deemed 'normal' at birth

The findings of a new study highlight the importance of long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up for infants exposed to Zika in the womb.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Workflow/Feeds/zika-damage-showing-up-in-babies-deemed-normal-at-birth-20200113

Health24.com | Medical waste offers insights into South Africa’s use of pharmaceuticals

The pharmaceutical waste from Buffalo City dump sites reveals that the sale of over-the-counter drugs remains vastly unregulated and under-researched.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/News/medical-waste-offers-insights-into-south-africas-use-of-pharmaceuticals-20200212

Health24.com | The 10 best exercises for women, according to a trainer

Turn them into the ultimate, total-body workout.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/the-10-best-exercises-for-women-according-to-a-trainer-20200212-2

Health24.com | How puberty starts a year earlier for girls now than in the 1970s

Early menstrual bleeding – the last clinical sign of puberty for women – is associated with a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and allergies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/how-puberty-starts-a-year-earlier-for-girls-now-than-in-the-1970s-20200211-2

Health24.com | How does social media shape your food choices?

According to a British study, we may be influenced by our social peers more than we realise when choosing certain foods.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/how-does-social-media-shape-your-food-choices-20200210

Health24.com | Why are kids not dying from coronavirus?

The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak is affecting thousands of people, but it seems that children are in the minority. Why is that?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/why-are-kids-not-dying-from-coronavirus-20200211

Health24.com | The secret to brewing the perfect cup of espresso

A group of scientists from around the world are challenging the norm of pulling the perfect espresso.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/the-secret-to-brewing-the-perfect-cup-of-espresso-20200211-2

Health24.com | She lives with seizures and public stigma every day

People don't always understand what seizures can look like, and it can be perceived as if a sufferer's on drugs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Epilepsy/News/she-lives-with-seizures-and-public-stigma-every-day-20191121

Health24.com | Do young adults really 'age out' of heavy drinking?

A study of more than 1 000 men and women found that young adults tend to continue the alcohol use of their teen years – be it light, moderate or heavy drinking.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Alcohol/do-young-adults-really-age-out-of-heavy-drinking-20200207

Health24.com | Pregnancy, breastfeeding may guard against early menopause

A study found that women with three or more pregnancies who breastfed exclusively for a total of seven to 12 months had a considerably lower risk of early menopause compared to women with the same number of children who breastfed exclusively for less than one month.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Menopause/News/pregnancy-breastfeeding-may-guard-against-early-menopause-20200204

Health24.com | Thousands could lose their eyesight due to lack of funding for cataract surgery in SA

Government facilities in most provinces are unable to meet the demand for cataract surgery, leaving a worrying 290 000 South Africans with the possibility of becoming blind.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/News/thousands-could-lose-their-eyesight-due-to-lack-of-funding-for-cataract-surgery-in-sa-20200210-2

Health24.com | For teens, weight-loss surgery may not bring emotional gains

A new Swedish study found that weight-loss surgery does not seem to improve general mental health in teens.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/for-teens-weight-loss-surgery-may-not-bring-emotional-gains-20200207

Health24.com | False information fuels fear during disease outbreaks: there is an antidote

Misinformation spreads fast when people are afraid and a contagious and potentially fatal disease is frightening. This provides the ideal emotionally charged context for rumours to thrive.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/false-information-fuels-fear-during-disease-outbreaks-there-is-an-antidote-20200210-2

Health24.com | Messages about male circumcision aren’t clear: why this is dangerous

Difficult to understand communication and the somewhat overstated benefits of male circumcision may lead to increased risky sexual behaviour.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/messages-about-male-circumcision-arent-clear-why-this-is-dangerous-20200130

Health24.com | How does coronavirus spread and how can you protect yourself?

The 2019-nCoV coronavirus spreads from person to person in close proximity, similar to other respiratory illnesses.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/how-does-coronavirus-spread-and-how-can-you-protect-yourself-20200210

Health24.com | Strong support network is key to women's cancer recovery

Findings of a new study support the idea that women who have supportive friends and family around them when they are diagnosed with cancer do better.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/strong-support-network-is-key-to-womens-cancer-recovery-20200210

Health24.com | These are the top 10 health conditions affecting millennials today

Substance use, alcohol and tobacco-related conditions are all on the list...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/these-are-the-top-10-health-conditions-affecting-millennials-today-20200209-2

Health24.com | 5 ways to tackle hay fever during the new school year

School has started, and your child is suddenly sneezing, coughing and itching. Where do you go from here?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Kids-and-allergies/5-ways-to-tackle-hay-fever-during-the-new-school-year-20200203

Health24.com | 6 rising nutrition trends to watch out for this decade

Are we finally saying goodbye to fad diets?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/6-rising-nutrition-trends-to-watch-out-for-this-decade-20200209-7

Health24.com | How to survive a run when it's seriously hot outside

And why you shouldn't only hydrate with water.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/how-to-survive-a-run-when-its-seriously-hot-outside-20200209-2

Health24.com | 34 foods that ramp up your sex drive – and they taste freakin' amazing too

Strawberries are one. Cream optional.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/34-foods-that-ramp-up-your-sex-drive-and-they-taste-freakin-amazing-too-20200208-2

Health24.com | Does size matter? Volume of brain area not always tied to memory and thinking

New research has found that the size of a person's hippocampus doesn't always predict learning and memory abilities.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/does-size-matter-volume-of-brain-area-not-always-tied-to-memory-and-thinking-20200208-2

Health24.com | How low-dose aspirin could help prevent preterm births

A trial, run in six lower-income countries, found that giving first-time mothers a daily low-dose aspirin reduced their risk of preterm birth by more than 10%.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/how-low-dose-aspirin-could-help-prevent-preterm-births-20200208-2

Health24.com | The protein-packed item you're probably overlooking

In case you're tired of your Greek yoghurt routine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/the-protein-packed-item-youre-probably-overlooking-20200208-2

Health24.com | Wait, can you be allergic to water? Acquagenic urticaria explained

It's super rare, but a water allergy is a thing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/wait-can-you-be-allergic-to-water-acquagenic-urticaria-explained-20200208-2

Health24.com | How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, according to experts

You're going to have to hit the weights.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/how-to-lose-fat-and-gain-muscle-at-the-same-time-according-to-experts-20200208-2

Health24.com | How untreated sleep apnoea puts your heart at high risk

Anyone who experiences snoring, choking or gasping during sleep should talk to a medical provider about their risk for sleep apnoea.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/how-untreated-sleep-apnoea-puts-your-heart-at-high-risk-20200207-3

Health24.com | One egg per day is heart-healthy, after all

Moderate egg intake does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or mortality even if people have a history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes, according to a new study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/one-egg-per-day-is-heart-healthy-after-all-20200204

Health24.com | How are doctors treating coronavirus while waiting for a cure?

As the coronavirus spreads, scientists are doing their utmost to find a cure. But how are medical practitioners coping in the meantime?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/how-are-doctors-treating-coronavirus-while-waiting-for-a-cure-20200207-2

Health24.com | WATCH | Are flax seeds a superfood?

If you are suffering from inflammation, poor digestion and a number of other health issues, you might want to add flax seeds to your diet.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-are-flax-seeds-a-superfood-20200207

Health24.com | #NHIPublicHearings: ‘Addressing inequality is long overdue’

The proceedings in Piketberg and Khayelitsha highlighted the cries of farmworkers and people living in townships.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/nhipublichearings-addressing-inequality-is-long-overdue-20200207

Health24.com | Coronavirus doesn't have to scare you or your kids, psychologists say

It's natural to overreact to a stressor we can't control, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains that the current risk to Americans is low.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/coronavirus-doesnt-have-to-scare-you-or-your-kids-psychologists-say-20200201

Health24.com | THE REAL POLLEN COUNT: Inland grass pollen levels continue to rise

Inland grass concentrations are an area of concern, especially in Bloemfontein and Kimberley.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/the-real-pollen-count-inland-grass-pollen-levels-continue-to-rise-20200207

Health24.com | WATCH | Experts scramble to find vaccine for coronavirus

Will a vaccine arrive in time?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/watch-experts-scramble-to-find-vaccine-for-coronavirus-20200207

Health24.com | How a team at Groote Schuur is beating breast cancer against the odds

An inspiring team of doctors at Groote Schuur Hospital’s Breast Cancer Clinic are succeeding in the face of severe resource constraints.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/how-a-team-at-groote-schuur-is-beating-breast-cancer-against-the-odds-20200206

Health24.com | WATCH | Inside South Africa’s quest for an HIV vaccine in under two minutes

The Uhambo vaccine trial may be over but South Africa’s search for a jab that could prevent HIV globally isn’t.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/watch-inside-south-africas-quest-for-an-hiv-vaccine-in-under-two-minutes-20200207

Health24.com | Woman grows hair out of her gums in rare medical case

If the thought of a hair in your mouth is making you gag, you might want to stop reading. But a rare medical phenomenon can cause hair to grow in odd places… including your mouth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/woman-grows-hair-out-of-her-gums-in-rare-medical-case-20200206

Health24.com | Pollen allergies: These are the common trees, grasses and plants to avoid in SA

The increase in pollen may be posing a threat to your immune system, but there are ways to save yourself from the misery. Here’s what to look out for, and how you can manage symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Health-tips/pollen-allergies-these-are-the-common-trees-grasses-and-plants-to-avoid-in-sa-20200206-2

Health24.com | Coronavirus doesn't have to scare you or your kids, psychologists say

It's natural to overreact to a stressor we can't control, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains that the current risk to Americans is low.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Workflow/Feeds/coronavirus-doesnt-have-to-scare-you-or-your-kids-psychologists-say-20200201

Health24.com | Government plans massive PrEP rollout

The Department of Health is aiming to make a pill to prevent HIV infection available at all community health centres and primary healthcare clinics in South Africa by the end of September 2020.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/government-plans-massive-prep-rollout-20200205

Health24.com | WATCH | The best and worst foods for your liver

Top food choices to keep your liver in good shape - and also what to avoid.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-the-best-and-worst-foods-for-your-liver-20200206

Health24.com | Coronavirus actually more contagious than data shows

New research shows that the Wuhan coronavirus has already mutated to a stronger version that can spread more easily among people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/coronavirus-actually-more-contagious-than-data-shows-20200205

Health24.com | Can fish oil fight inflammation?

Researchers found the fish oil supplementation increased the level of the anti-inflammatory molecules for up to 24 hours in volunteers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/can-fish-oil-fight-inflammation-20200206-2

Health24.com | Why some high-fibre diets cause gas - and what to do about it

Bloating is a common side effect that discourages many people from adopting a high-fibre diet - but researchers suggest replacing the protein-rich foods, which form part of the diet, with alternatives.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/why-some-high-fibre-diets-cause-gas-and-what-to-about-it-20200206

Health24.com | WATCH | MSG is more common in food than you think

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups, and processed meats.

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Health24.com | Marijuana-using drivers still impaired after the high fades

What are the defining differences between drivers who use marijuana and those who don't?

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Health24.com | If not for 2-year-old, young mom might have died

A 'rare survivor of cardiac arrest' shares her chilling experience with death and how it's affected her daughter.

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Health24.com | Eating disorders, exercise addiction go hand in hand

British researchers found that people with an eating disorder were almost four times more likely to have an exercise addiction than those with no eating disorder.

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Health24.com | Millennials most likely to skip flu shot and believe 'anti-vaxxer' claims

In a survey conducted by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), an alarming number of people appear to be influenced by the anti-vax movement.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/millennials-most-likely-to-skip-flu-shot-and-believe-anti-vaxxer-claims-20200205-2

Health24.com | How lots of overtime could send your blood pressure soaring

Could working just a few extra hours a week increase blood pressure?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/how-lots-of-overtime-could-send-your-blood-pressure-soaring-20200205-2

Health24.com | Large-scale HIV vaccine study failed, but there’s hope

Scientists and advocacy groups are hopeful that findings from the HVTN 702 study will pave the way for more robust HIV prevention vaccines.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/large-scale-hiv-vaccine-study-failed-but-theres-hope-20200205

Health24.com | WATCH: Plant-based fast food is not healthier

More plant-based foods are making their way to peoples' plates, but are they healthier?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/watch-plant-based-fast-food-is-not-healthier-20200121

Health24.com | How climate change may translate into more fatal injuries

Researchers predict that in an 'anomalously warm year' the United States could see an additional 1600 deaths from injuries.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Climate-and-temperature/how-climate-change-may-translate-into-more-fatal-injuries-20200204-2

Health24.com | 5 ways you can change your diet to lower your cancer risk – today

Today, 4 February 2020, is World Cancer Day. One way to lower your risk is by making healthy lifestyle choices, starting with nutrition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Cancer-and-your-diet/5-ways-you-can-change-your-diet-to-lower-your-cancer-risk-today-20200204

Health24.com | What is the vertical diet – and is it good for weight loss?

The answer is... complicated.

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Health24.com | Labs worldwide working on coronavirus vaccine, but rollout could take time

A vaccine for the new coronavirus would face manufacturing and regulatory hurdles that would take months to surmount, experts say.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/labs-worldwide-working-on-coronavirus-vaccine-but-rollout-could-take-time-20200204

Health24.com | OPINION: Cancer remains a formidable adversary that tests human resilience

We need to reflect, acknowledge and recognise that the continued battle against cancer is a unified response, mandatory to ensure a path to victory, writes Vikash Sewram.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/About-cancer/opinion-cancer-remains-a-formidable-adversary-that-tests-human-resilience-20200204

Health24.com | WATCH | Meet the healthcare workers filling the gap when doctors and nurses are few and far between

When a rural hospital brought this woman into its multidrug-resistant TB programme, it saw a 20% jump in the people who were cured. The catch? She’s not even a doctor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/watch-meet-the-healthcare-workers-filling-the-gap-when-doctors-and-nurses-are-few-and-far-between-20200204

Health24.com | Are wellness shots with turmeric, ginger, or ACV actually good for you? A dietician weighs in

Read this before spending your bucks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/are-wellness-shots-with-turmeric-ginger-or-acv-actually-good-for-you-a-dietician-weighs-in-20200204-2

Health24.com | WATCH: Beauty sleep is real

Just another reason why it's important to get a good night's sleep.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/watch-beauty-sleep-is-real-20200203-3

Health24.com | Experimental HIV vaccine trial stopped after jab found ineffective

The South African study featured a variation of the only HIV vaccine ever to show modest results. The South African version was expected to be one of the strongest experimental vaccines against the virus the world had ever seen.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/experimental-hiv-vaccine-trial-stopped-after-jab-found-ineffective-20200203

Health24.com | What's the difference between keto and Atkins – and which one is better?

They're both low-carb, but one is more flexible than the other.

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Health24.com | Horror films manipulate your brain to increase excitement – here’s how

Looking at movies like 'The Conjuring' and 'The Devil’s Backbone', scientists investigate why some people enjoy being frightened.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/horror-films-manipulate-your-brain-to-increase-excitement-heres-how-20200203-2

Health24.com | Thai doctors say they are successfully treating coronavirus with combo of flu, HIV drugs

In a world panicked about the latest strain of the deadly coronavirus, there may be a glimmer of hope.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/thai-doctors-say-they-are-successfully-treating-coronavirus-with-combo-of-flu-hiv-drugs-20200203

Health24.com | When it comes to classroom performance, praising kids works best

If teachers sang their kids' praises more than reprimanding them, could it have a positive effect on their focus and concentration levels?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/when-it-comes-to-classroom-performance-praising-kids-works-best-20200129

Health24.com | How to stop overeating at night

Tips on how to curb your night time cravings.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/how-to-stop-overeating-at-night-20200131

Health24.com | Diets rich in fruits, veggies could lower your odds for Alzheimer's

The findings of a new study suggest that a healthy diet – including plenty of fruits and vegetables – may help protect the ageing brain.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/diets-rich-in-fruits-veggies-could-lower-your-odds-for-alzheimers-20200130

Health24.com | 7 common allergy triggers in the workplace

Is your job making your allergies flare up? There may certain irritants at work that trigger your allergy symptoms and make you feel miserable.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Allergy-triggers/7-common-allergy-triggers-in-the-workplace-20200130

Health24.com | The damage of vaccine misinformation

By using anecdotal stories about vaccination, media can create a false equivalence between outrageous claims and scientific facts.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Childhood-diseases/Vaccinations/the-damage-of-vaccine-misinformation-20200124

Health24.com | What's the best treatment for a child's broken bone?

Wearing a cast for a broken bone can be a challenge for children attending school, and families have to schedule follow-up visits for cast removal.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/First-aid/News/whats-the-best-treatment-for-a-childs-broken-bone-20200129

Health24.com | 8 Trainer tips to get abs and keep them

Spoiler alert: It’s a lot of work.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/8-trainer-tips-to-get-abs-and-keep-them-20200202-2

Health24.com | After stroke, an 'astounding' risk of heart problems

A study found that one year after a stroke, both men and women still had twice the risk of a major cardiac event compared to their peers who had not had a stroke.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/after-stroke-an-astounding-risk-of-heart-problems-20200201

Health24.com | Many moms-to-be are stressed, and it might affect baby's brain

A new study found that on average, mothers' mental health symptoms correlated with differences in foetal brain structure and chemistry.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/many-moms-to-be-are-stressed-and-it-might-affect-babys-brain-20200131

Health24.com | What is hangover anxiety – and how can you get rid of it?

If you had a few too many last night, don't worry – we're here to help.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Anxiety-disorders/what-is-hangover-anxiety-and-how-can-you-get-rid-of-it-20200201-2

Health24.com | 10 Health benefits of intermittent fasting diets

Lower cholesterol, clearer skin, and better focus are just some of the perks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/10-health-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting-diets-20200201-2

Health24.com | This is how international actress, Kim Engelbrecht keeps her body in shape

She LOVES HIIT workouts.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/this-is-how-international-actress-kim-engelbrecht-keeps-her-body-in-shape-20200201-2