Health24.com | Stubbed your toe? Only real swear words help dull the pain

Using actual swear words increased test subjects' pain tolerance by 33%, while fake swear words made little difference.

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Health24.com | Medical pot may help many battle insomnia, pain and stress

Humans have been taking marijuana medicinally for thousands of years, and it was only in the last century that it was prohibited.

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Health24.com | New guidelines say no to probiotics for digestive woes

AGA guidelines state that there is insufficient evidence to recommend probiotics for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and C. difficile infection.

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Health24.com | Vaccine might guard against bacteria that cause diarrhoea in kids

Researchers tested an experimental vaccine on several strains of Campylobacter in monkeys and found that it was 83% effective in preventing Campylobacter-associated diarrhoea.

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Health24.com | Your genes may affect how you'll heal if wounded

New research suggests that genetic variation influences the types of bacteria that infect wounds as well as the healing process.

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Health24.com | Necklace spots a-fib in just over 30 seconds

A team of Finnish researchers created a pendant that houses a portable electrocardiogram (EKG) designed to transmit heart readings to a cellphone app and ultimately to a cloud-based server.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Tests-and-procedures/necklace-spots-a-fib-in-just-over-30-seconds-20200507

Health24.com | Mom's depression can lead to behaviour problems in kids

A recent study found that the longer a mother suffers from maternal depression, the worse the outcomes for the child.

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Health24.com | Potato and sausages, cold cuts a bad combo for your brain

A new study found that dementia was more common among people who ate mostly processed meats like ham and sausages, starches like potatoes, and snacks such as cookies and cakes.

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Health24.com | Welcome to the 'smart toilet' that can spot disease

A 'smart toilet' toilet will be fitted with technology that can detect a range of disease markers in stool and urine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/welcome-to-the-smart-toilet-that-can-spot-disease-20200419

Health24.com | Can fruits and tea help fend off Alzheimer's disease?

A new study found that modest changes, like going from not eating any berries to eating a cup or two a week, can help to protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.

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Health24.com | Healthier meals could mean fewer strokes and heart attacks

Many healthy eating patterns stress eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes and nuts, while cutting down on red and processed meat and sugar-sweetened drinks.

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Health24.com | What difference do calorie counts on menus make?

Over a lifetime, healthier menu choices could head off many thousands of new cases of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and add years of life.

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Health24.com | Why some dogs are at higher risk of dying from heat

According to experts, heat illness can be fatal for dogs, and it's critical to help all dogs stay cool during the sizzling summer months.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/Caring-for-your-dog/why-some-dogs-are-at-higher-risk-of-dying-from-heat-20200623-3

Health24.com | Looking for ways to protect against pandemic PTSD

A US foundation that focuses on mental health issues, predicts the pandemic could cause thousands of 'deaths of despair' from suicide or addiction.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Living-with-mental-illness/looking-for-ways-to-protect-against-pandemic-ptsd-20200622-3

Health24.com | OPINION | Healthcare worker Covid-19 infections: hoping for the best but prepared for the worst

Effects of Covid-19 are already being experienced in Cape Town hospitals, with staff fearing for their and patients' safety, and that of colleagues and family members.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/opinion-healthcare-worker-covid-19-infections-hoping-for-the-best-but-prepared-for-the-worst-20200621

Health24.com | Good news for menopausal women who take hops

Some women who can't use hormone replacement therapy find that hop supplements alleviate change-of-life complaints such as night sweats and hot flushes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Menopause/Menopause-treatment/good-news-for-menopausal-women-who-take-hops-20200520

Health24.com | How bacteria in your gut interact with the mind and body

Studies have linked gut bacteria to depression, anxiety and the regions of the brain that process emotions.

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Health24.com | Marijuana withdrawal is real, study shows

Studies found that almost half of frequent dagga users seeking treatment experience what's dubbed cannabis withdrawal syndrome.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Dagga/marijuana-withdrawal-is-real-study-shows-20200412

Health24.com | Job strain may boost odds of serious artery disease

A new study assessed the association between work stress and hospital treatment for PAD

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/job-strain-may-boost-odds-of-serious-artery-disease-20200428

Health24.com | Lasting spikes in blood pressure while exercising could be an unhealthy sign

A major ongoing US heart study looked at the link between blood pressure levels, as well as the time needed for high blood pressure to recede back to normal in nearly 2 000 people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/Lifestyle-changes/lasting-spikes-in-blood-pressure-while-exercising-could-be-an-unhealthy-sign-20200620-3

Health24.com | Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease and early death

A recent study found that children who experienced severe adversity were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease later in life than those with low exposure to childhood trauma.

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Health24.com | For tasty tomatoes, either the fridge or the counter is OK

A panel of experienced taste-testers found no significant differences between tomatoes kept in the fridge and those stored at room temperature.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Food-safety/for-tasty-tomatoes-either-the-fridge-or-the-counter-is-ok-20200618-3

Health24.com | Leave your sunglasses at home if you're venturing out during the pandemic

Your sunglasses could be an easy way for the coronavirus to hitch a ride home.

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Health24.com | Latest in cancer prevention: move more, ditch beer and bacon

The latest cancer prevention guidelines emphasise exercise and avoiding unhealthy foods, including red and processed meats, refined grains and alcohol.

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Health24.com | Mutation helps coronavirus infect more human cells, study shows

A particular mutation in one strain of the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus may have helped it infect more human cells and turn it into the dominant strain worldwide, new laboratory research shows.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/mutation-helps-coronavirus-infect-more-human-cells-study-shows-20200614

Health24.com | Antiviral trio shows mettle against Covid-19

A trial has demonstrated that early treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 with a triple combination of antiviral drugs may rapidly suppress the amount of virus in a patient's body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/antiviral-trio-shows-mettle-against-covid-19-20200509

Health24.com | All about dexamethasone, which researchers say is a 'breakthrough' Covid-19 treatment

This new drug has the potential to save the lives of those critically ill with Covid-19. But what is dexamethasone and what should you know about it?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/all-about-dexamethasone-which-researchers-say-is-a-breakthrough-covid-19-treatment-20200617

Health24.com | Video games may sabotage fitness among college students

Researchers say if we can encourage video game users to eat healthier and exercise more, we could help them live healthier without needing to give up video games.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/video-games-may-sabotage-fitness-among-college-students-20200608

Health24.com | Paranoia and the pandemic – there is a link

Feeling more out of sorts, irrational and anxious than usual? The unexpected uncertainty linked to Covid-19 can aggregate paranoia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/paranoia-and-the-pandemic-there-is-a-link-20200615

Health24.com | Buying more groceries and cooking more than usual? Tips on food safety

Avoid food poisoning and wasting food with these food safety tips.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Gastroenteritis-and-food-illness/buying-more-groceries-and-cooking-more-than-usual-tips-on-food-safety-20200612

Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: Warning from Mkhize, latest on testing and treatment

Health minister warns of spike in Covid-19 deaths and infections in coming days; a top scientist's views on testing; and a drug shows promise in treating the coronavirus.

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Health24.com | Headache, dizziness before fever may signal Covid-19 and affect entire nervous system

It appears that Covid-19 may affect a patient’s entire nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, a new study revealed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/headache-dizziness-before-fever-may-signal-covid-19-and-affect-entire-nervous-system-20200617-3

Health24.com | Woman with severe Covid-19 gets life-saving double-lung transplant

A young Covid-19 survivor received a double-lung transplant to save her life in what's believed to be the first such surgery in the United States.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/woman-with-severe-covid-19-gets-life-saving-double-lung-transplant-20200611

Health24.com | Fruit juice early in children’s lives could lead to a better diet later in life, a study shows

A new study shows evidence that moderate intake of 100% fruit juice by preschool children could lead to healthier diets with proper whole fruit intake during adolescence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/fruit-juice-early-in-childrens-lives-could-lead-to-a-better-diet-later-in-life-a-study-shows-20200616-2

Health24.com | Not a myth – contraceptives can cause weight gain

Researchers say that the way genes interact with some hormones in birth control could help explain why some women gain more weight than others.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/not-a-myth-contraceptives-can-cause-weight-gain-20200608

Health24.com | Teens can donate blood, but may need iron supplements

A recent study found that roughly 10% of American teens who give blood are already iron-deficient when they donate for the first time.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/teens-can-donate-blood-but-may-need-iron-supplements-20200616

Health24.com | Covid-19 science: Who’s behind the research? A shockingly low number of women, a study finds

Women are consistently under-represented in the field of scientific research, and the pandemic might be the reason behind the number lagging even further.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-science-whos-behind-the-research-a-shockingly-low-number-of-women-a-study-finds-20200616-3

Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: Latest on booze, schools, and concerns over a fresh outbreak in China

Western Cape, Gauteng and Eastern Cape hint at reinstating alcohol ban; Cosas calls for mass testing of pupils, vows to shut down schools; and a fresh virus outbreak in China.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-morning-update-latest-on-booze-schools-and-concerns-over-a-fresh-outbreak-in-china-20200616-2

Health24.com | How Covid-19 can affect your brain in 3 stages

As experts learn more about Covid-19, they are seeing its effect on the neurological system. New research reveals more about brain damage that manifests in some patients.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/how-covid-19-can-affect-your-brain-in-3-stages-20200612

Health24.com | Ex-smokers who take up vaping are more prone to relapse

Researchers found that nicotine addiction may involve a memory trace that can be reactivated if you re-expose an ex-smoker to anything containing nicotine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/About-stop-smoking/ex-smokers-who-take-up-vaping-are-more-prone-to-relapse-20200615

Health24.com | Overweight COPD patients at higher risk of Covid-19

A University of Manchester study has linked being overweight and already being predisposed to lung disease with an increased Covid-19 risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/Living-with-COPD/overweight-copd-patients-at-higher-risk-of-covid-19-20200615-3

Health24.com | How to train safely outdoors during winter

Now that we can exercise outdoors during level 3 lockdown, runners are elated. But with colder weather comes risks, such as catching a cold. Stay safe, healthy and warm.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Running/how-to-train-safely-outdoors-during-winter-20200612

Health24.com | Swiss researchers have created a transparent, breathable surgical mask

This could be the face of future surgical masks after researchers created a biomass-based material from polymer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/swiss-researchers-have-created-a-transparent-breathable-surgical-mask-20200615-3

Health24.com | Coronavirus in children: Could blood vessels explain the low number of complicated cases?

Scientists are now looking to our arteries in an effort to understand why children are largely protected from the serious effects of Covid-19.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-in-children-could-blood-vessels-explain-the-low-number-of-complicated-cases-20200615-3

Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: Testing strategy questioned, latest on obesity and Covid-19

Scientists "cannot fathom" why health authorities are sticking to a testing strategy which isn't producing the necessary results; and what experts say on Covid-19 and obesity.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-morning-update-testing-strategy-questioned-latest-on-obesity-and-covid-19-20200615-2

Health24.com | Kawasaki-like disease affecting children is a new condition – and may be linked to Covid-19

Researchers have identified the main symptoms of a new syndrome, named PIMS-TS, but concluded that it is extremely rare.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/kawasaki-like-disease-affecting-children-is-a-new-condition-and-may-be-linked-to-covid-19-20200615-3

Health24.com | THE REAL POLLEN COUNT: Allergy sufferers can breathe a sigh of relief as overall levels remain low

With low pollen levels recorded this week, allergy sufferers can look forward to a better quality of life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/the-real-pollen-count-allergy-sufferers-can-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief-as-overall-levels-remain-low-20200614

Health24.com | For kids, a pandemic of stress could have long-term consequences

The lives of school children have been turned upside-down by the coronavirus pandemic, and it's the kind of trauma that could have long-term consequences, experts say.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/for-kids-a-pandemic-of-stress-could-have-long-term-consequences-20200614

Health24.com | WATCH | What is a flexitarian?

If you're looking too eat more plant-based foods but don't want to cut out meat entirely, this diet could be for you.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/watch-what-is-a-flexitarian-20200420

Health24.com | Another benefit of volunteer work? Science says it can help you live longer

A massive study of people over 50 shows links to driving down mortality rates through volunteering.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/another-benefit-of-volunteer-work-science-says-it-can-help-you-live-longer-20200614-4

Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: Latest on Gauteng schools, and cybercriminals exploiting lockdown

Some Gauteng schools apply to phase in more grades; while more than 50 closed after positive cases; and hackers shifted their focus with many people working from home.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-morning-update-latest-on-gauteng-schools-and-cybercriminals-exploiting-lockdown-20200614-2

Health24.com | Obesity and Covid-19: Junk food industry ‘shares the blame’, some experts say

Obesity was identified early in the Covid-19 outbreak as a risk factor. Now, some experts are partially blaming the food industry for the pandemic.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/obesity-and-covid-19-junk-food-industry-shares-the-blame-some-experts-say-20200614-3

Health24.com | One blood type seems to be more resistant against Covid-19

Genetic testing company 23andMe has released some preliminary results from an ongoing Covid-19 genetic study about how blood types interact with coronavirus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/one-blood-type-seems-to-be-more-resistant-against-covid-19-20200613-2

Health24.com | WATCH | Healthy swaps for all your junk food cravings

You can take care of that temptation by having healthy food swaps on hand.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/watch-healthy-swaps-for-all-your-junk-food-cravings-20200613

Health24.com | Extreme heat of climate change could triple heart-related deaths

Heart disease deaths spike with extreme heat, and rising temperatures due to climate change may lead to a surge in such deaths in hot regions, researchers say.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/extreme-heat-of-climate-change-could-triple-heart-related-deaths-20200401

Health24.com | WATCH | Don't exercise too much in quarantine – you could hurt yourself

Home workouts may have become the norm, but be careful not to push your body too far.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/watch-dont-exercise-too-much-in-quarantine-you-could-hurt-yourself-20200613-2

Health24.com | In non-smokers, COPD may up lung cancer risk

Among people who'd never smoked, those with COPD had more than 2.5 times the risk of lung cancer than those without COPD.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/in-non-smokers-copd-may-up-lung-cancer-risk-20200613-2

Health24.com | Why adding more fibre to your diet is a good idea - your body will thank you

What does food have to do with the functionality of your bladder and bowels? More than you think, actually.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Faecal-incontinence/why-adding-more-fibre-to-your-diet-is-a-good-idea-your-body-will-thank-you-20200613-3

Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: 100 days of Covid-19 in SA, and concerns over North West, Gauteng

Cases are increasing at the highest rate since the outbreak began; two North West municipalities may go back to Level 4; and the pandemic is "gaining momentum" in Gauteng.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-morning-update-100-days-of-covid-19-in-sa-and-concerns-over-north-west-gauteng-20200613-2

Health24.com | Masks could help reduce Covid-19 spread and prevent a second wave

As we're questioning whether masks are really protecting us, new research suggests that they have an important role to play in reducing the R-naught of infections.

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Health24.com | The gut – not the brain – causes animals to die from sleep deprivation

A Harvard study on fruit flies and mice found a chemical substance in the gut that contributes to death from a lack of sleep.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/the-gut-not-the-brain-causes-animals-to-die-from-sleep-deprivation-20200612-3

Health24.com | Cooking more at home? Diverse food cultures can expand heart-healthy menu

Trying different dishes from diverse cultures can open up a new menu of heart-healthy food options and go-to meal ideas.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/cooking-more-at-home-diverse-food-cultures-can-expand-heart-healthy-menu-20200612

Health24.com | Is it a heart attack or just bloating?

Severe bloating can put pressure on the heart and trigger heart monitor readings that can be mistaken for a heart attack, a new case report shows.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/is-it-a-heart-attack-or-just-bloating-20200612

Health24.com | Tips for staying safe - if you really need a face-to-face doctor's visit

When you have to see the doctor or any other healthcare professional for general ailments, it can be a daunting trip with the spectre of coronavirus hanging over your head.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/tips-for-staying-safe-if-you-really-need-a-face-to-face-doctors-visit-20200612

Health24.com | Clotting tied to Covid-19 may harm the placenta

Signs of reduced blood flow in the placentas of women infected with the new coronavirus have doctors concerned.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/clotting-tied-to-covid-19-may-harm-the-placenta-20200527

Health24.com | Covid-19 antibody tests: Will they be reliable enough to manage the pandemic in the future?

SARS-CoV-2 produces antibodies in the blood after a person has had the virus, but does this mean you are immune if an antibody test is positive?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-antibody-tests-will-they-be-reliable-enough-to-manage-the-pandemic-in-the-future-20200611

Health24.com | The younger smokers start, the less likely they are to quit

Researchers found that teens who smoked the most and kids who started smoking early were likely to become daily smokers in their 20s and less likely to quit by their 40s.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/the-younger-smokers-start-the-less-likely-they-are-to-quit-20200612

Health24.com | Covid-19: Unpacking the science on vitamin D

Some studies have suggested there may be a link between people’s vitamin D levels and Covid-19 outcomes, but local experts say there is little evidence to support this.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-unpacking-the-science-on-vitamin-d-20200612-3

Health24.com | Seniors, getting off the sofa brings big health benefits

Taking more steps per day is achievable, and step counts are an easy-to-understand way to measure how much we are moving.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/seniors-getting-off-the-sofa-brings-big-health-benefits-20200306

Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: More than 1 million tests conducted, and 'inappropriate' alcohol sales

More than one million tests now conducted in SA, which is "no small feat"; and the police minister says he would not have lifted the alcohol ban if he had his way.

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Health24.com | Radiation treatments need to take breast size into account

Even at low doses, radiation targeted at breast tumours can also affect nearby organs such as the heart and lungs, so patients are usually positioned lying face down to protect the heart and lungs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/radiation-treatments-need-to-take-breast-size-into-account-20200612

Health24.com | What if there were no lockdowns for Covid-19? Analysis of a study is showing a shocking alternative

A new research paper focused on areas in 6 countries to show estimates of Covid-19 figures if no measure of lockdown was imposed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/what-if-there-were-no-lockdowns-for-covid-19-analysis-of-a-study-is-showing-a-shocking-alternative-20200611-2

Health24.com | An expert breaks down a viral message you've likely seen - 'advice' from a UK 'nurse' on Covid-19

A message containing a Covid-19 guide, purportedly from a UK nurse, has been widely shared on WhatsApp. An expert breaks down the information for us.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/an-expert-breaks-down-a-viral-message-youve-likely-seen-advice-from-a-uk-nurse-on-covid-19-20200611

Health24.com | Schools, children and Covid-19 risk – experts weigh in

Experts stand behind the opening of schools, citing that children under the age of 19 are highly unlikely to contract Covid-19 or transmit it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/schools-children-and-covid-19-risk-experts-weigh-in-20200611

Health24.com | Not all psychopaths are criminals – some turn out to be 'successful' instead

We may be too quick to paint all psychopaths with the same brush. Not all are violent, a recent study revealed.

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Health24.com | E-cigarettes as bad for arteries as regular smokes, study finds

The evidence is growing that e-cigarettes may not be a reduced harm product when it comes to heart disease, according to a new study.

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Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: Court bids - latest on cigarette ban challenge, and lockdown regulations

The cigarette ban is both legal and supported by science, the State has argued, while Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma asks for leave to appeal a lockdown regulations ruling.

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Health24.com | Masks and Covid-19: How, when and why – the latest guidelines

Still unclear on whether you should be wearing a mask? We unpack the latest guidelines from the WHO.

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Health24.com | US experts optimistic in search for Covid-19 vaccine

There are already more than 100 vaccines of varying types and in various stages of development, eight of which are already in early human trials.

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Health24.com | Two cats are first US pets to get sick with Covid-19

Evidence supports findings that animals do not play a substantial role in spreading SARS-CoV-2, although human-to-animal transmission can occur in some situations.

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Health24.com | Worried about catching coronavirus from surfaces? The city you live in may matter

Dry conditions and high temperatures tend to dry up droplets lingering on surfaces more quickly than in colder and more humid areas.

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Health24.com | Covid-19 exacts emotional toll on doctors

As the pandemic will be with us for a while, countries need to prioritise the well-being of their healthcare workers, not only for themselves, but also for the patients that will need them.

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Health24.com | How far does a virus spread in 10 hours in a hospital ward?

A study found that 41% of sampled surfaces in a hospital ward were contaminated by a surrogate 'virus' within 10 hours.

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Health24.com | Should I be following a ketogenic diet? A dietitian weighs in

The ketogenic diet has recently become a popular fad diet, and many people appear to thrive on this plan. A dietitian weighs in.

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Health24.com | OPINION | Entering a brave new world of better patient care

The Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre has irrevocably changed the way they do things by digitally transformed their hospital, using technology to provide a 'seamless, contactless and paperless' process.

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Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: Latest on cigarettes, booze and spotlight on comorbidities

Difficult to say when the cigarette ban will be lifted; stop the booze fake news; and comorbidities and Covid-19 - hypertension, diabetes, TB, and HIV in the spotlight.

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Health24.com | Covid-19 tied to raised risk of post-op death

The decision in most hospitals to postpone elective surgery was made to both protect patients as well as increase capacity to take care of the Covid-19 patients during the peak of the pandemic.

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Health24.com | Top WHO official backtracks on comments that asymptomatic spread of Covid-19 virus is 'rare'

A top WHO official has backtracked on comments that asymptomatic spread of the coronavirus was very rare", saying it was not WHO policy - and she was misunderstood.

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Health24.com | Sangoma wants to be Covid-19 ambassador after recovery from coronavirus infection

When sangoma Gcinani Bango tested positive for Covid-19, he thought he was 'counting his last days'. Now, about to be discharged from hospital, Bango tells Siyabonga Kamnqa about his fears before contracting the disease and the hope he now has for educating people on preventing transmission of the virus.

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Health24.com | More emphasis on accuracy of tests vital before Covid-19 pandemic can be fully contained

A new paper points out more evidence that false negatives through coronavirus tests are a concern.

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Health24.com | Covid-19: What’s next for hydroxychloroquine?

The World Health Organisation and some South African researchers are not yet giving up on hydroxychloroquine. Adele Baleta reports.

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Health24.com | PODCAST | Me & My sex life: How and when to get tested

This is the fourth podcast in our ‘Me & My’ series with Dr Sindi van Zyl. In this episode, Dr Sindi answers all our questions about what to do if you think you have a sexually transmitted infection.

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Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: EC premier to push for booze ban, and R239m for Cuban medics

Your latest coronavirus news: The Eastern Cape premier will lobby to reinstate a liquor ban for his province; and more than R239m to be paid to Cuban medical specialists.

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Health24.com | Covid-19 patients with high blood pressure face higher risk of death, study says

Having high blood pressure could double the risk of death in people who become infected with Covid-19, according to a new study.

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Health24.com | An app that determines the severity of Covid-19 may soon be available

Technology has become a necessary ally in the fight against Covid-19, and a newly developed app may help clinicians identify patients most at risk.

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Health24.com | How to get better sleep while working at home

Working from home involves a disruption of your normal routine, which can disrupt your sleeping patterns. A sleep expert offers some practical tips on how to prevent insomnia.

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Health24.com | Stay-at-home orders could mean more obese kids

Researchers warn that if school closures continue to the end of 2020, the childhood obesity rate in the US might further increase by over two percent.

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Health24.com | Loss of smell, taste - researchers think these symptoms may help better screen for Covid-19

Researchers have called for the symptoms to become more prominent in diagnosing those infected with the coronavirus.

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Health24.com | Inflammatory bowel disease and coeliac are linked

New research has found that people with a previous diagnosis of coeliac disease had a ninefold increased risk of IBD, and IBD patients had an increased risk of coeliac disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/News/inflammatory-bowel-disease-and-coeliac-are-linked-20200608

Health24.com | Cape Town Covid-19 vaccine trial comes under fire from activists

The small study looking to repurpose an old TB vaccine could help add to a growing field of science that asks, can you really reprogramme your immune system?

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Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: 'Sleepless nights' overs schools - but 95% now ready to reopen

Your latest coronavirus news: The green light has been given for grades 7 and 12 to return to school on 8 June, with 95% of schools ready to reopen after a "momentous effort".

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-morning-update-sleepless-nights-overs-schools-but-95-now-ready-to-reopen-20200608-4

Health24.com | Mental health effects of Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown - and concern over suicide risk

Isolation, job loss, fear and anxiety are said to be the ‘perfect storm’ for suicide risk during the pandemic. Health24 chats to SADAG and a local psychologist and psychoanalyst.

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Health24.com | Herpes virus yields up genetic secrets

Herpes simplex virus 1 is known to cause cold sores and also life-threatening pneumonia in patients in intensive care units.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/herpes-virus-yields-up-genetic-secrets-20200429

Health24.com | Why cuddling is a good thing, according to science

People in close physical contact appear to have synchronised brain patterns, a revolutionary new MRI technique has revealed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/why-cuddling-is-a-good-thing-according-to-science-20200607

Health24.com | Could a heartburn medication ease Covid-19 symptoms?

According to the authors of a new study, Covid-19 patients' self-reported symptoms began to improve within a day or two of taking a common heartburn remedy.

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Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: 90-day comparison - where does SA stand, and 'still facing the storm'

A comparison of the first 90 days of the virus in SA, with some of the hardest hit countries in the world; and "we are still facing the storm", says the health minister.

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Health24.com | This animal’s blue blood is going to be in high demand to test coronavirus vaccines

The horseshoe crab’s special blue blood is used to test intravenous drugs for bacterial contaminants.

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Health24.com | 2m of physical distancing best, but even 1m should help

A Canadian study found that face masks, eye protection and keeping at least one metre away from people give you the best chance of avoiding infection.

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Health24.com | Drug might curb dangerous urges in paedophiles

Swedish paedophiles who received a testosterone-lowering drug said they lost their sexual interest in children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/drug-might-curb-dangerous-urges-in-paedophiles-20200606

Health24.com | Loss of smell and taste might be long-term for some Covid-19 survivors

In a recent study, almost 100% of patients hospitalised for Covid-19 presented with smell "dysfunction".

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/loss-of-smell-and-taste-might-be-long-term-for-some-covid-19-survivors-20200606-3

Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: President calls for responsible drinking, and latest on schools

The president has called on South Africans not "to drink so much they injure others", and the ConCourt has rejected an urgent application to stop schools reopening.

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Health24.com | 'Gold standard' clinical trial finds hydroxychloroquine won't prevent Covid-19

For a recent trial, researchers randomly assigned more than 800 people in the United States and Canada to take hydroxychloroquine, or a placebo, for five days.

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Health24.com | Top journal pulls paper on hydroxychloroquine which put trials of the drug on hold

What happens when research goes wrong? The Lancet retracted a large study on hydroxychloroquine – with repercussions for medical experts and scientists worldwide.

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Health24.com | Japan city aims to ban phone use while walking

In Japan, the number of people using smartphones has rapidly increased and so have the number of accidents in these densely populated cities.

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Health24.com | Case study examines what's behind severe kids' illness after Covid-19

Even if their initial Covid-19 infection was very mild, some children become critically ill several weeks later due to an exaggerated immune response.

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Health24.com | Too many sugary sodas might harm your kidneys

It is estimated that in the US kidney disease kills more people than breast cancer or prostate cancer.

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Health24.com | Running with a mask – what you should know, and how to choose the right one

Even with the exercise time window extended, we must still run with masks. Here’s what you need to know, and how to choose the best one for you.

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Health24.com | Pulmonary rehab can help people with COPD. So why do so few get it?

Pulmonary rehab teaches patients to exercise, eat well and use medications appropriately in order to regain their strength.

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Health24.com | Cats, dogs and coronavirus: How safe are your pets?

Bad news is that humans with Covid-19 infections could pose a slight risk to certain animals, such as cats or ferrets, but not dogs.

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Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: What experts say about lockdown ruling - which govt is appealing

Your latest coronavirus news: The High Court lockdown regulations judgment creates more confusion than clarity, say experts - and Cabinet says it will appeal the ruling.

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Health24.com | Covid-19: Masks and your skin – what you should know

Have you noticed a new rash or breakout after wearing a mask for a while? You are not alone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/covid-19-masks-and-your-skin-what-you-should-know-20200605-2

Health24.com | Similar to adults, obesity raises kids' odds for severe Covid-19

Obesity is a risk factor for adults with Covid-19, and in a study on hospitalised children, the same trend was observed.

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Health24.com | Drug combos may be advance against heart failure

According to researchers, the use of a four-pill regimen may keep patients out of the hospital for up to 6 years longer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/drug-combos-may-be-advance-against-heart-failure-20200527

Health24.com | Banishing pandemic worries for a good night's sleep

Too little sleep can lead to depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/banishing-pandemic-worries-for-a-good-nights-sleep-20200526

Health24.com | Plasma therapy aids recovery in critically ill Covid-19 patients

Plasma transfusions from recovered patients have been used since at least 1918 during the Spanish Flu pandemic and in 2003 in the SARS pandemic.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/plasma-therapy-aids-recovery-in-critically-ill-covid-19-patients-20200603

Health24.com | What are your chances of having a second IVF baby?

Researchers found that after one success, the chances of having a second IVF baby were more than 50% after six cycles of treatment.

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Health24.com | Parents unaware of extent of young kids' smartphone use

A study found that most parents miscalculated their children's time on mobile devices and may also not be aware of the content they access.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Parenting/parents-unaware-of-extent-of-young-kids-smartphone-use-20200604

Health24.com | Covid-19: Distancing, masks - what a comprehensive review says about their effectiveness

In the first review of all literature available, researchers look at the efficacy of current protective measures against Covid-19. But what is the consensus?

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Health24.com | SEE | Brain scan of 25-year-old Covid-19 patient who suffered mild symptoms

Researchers looked at the brain MRI of a 25-year-old patient who presented with mild symptoms - including a loss of smell - a symptom which experts are identifying more often.

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Health24.com | OPINION | Coronavirus intensifies the need to embrace telemedicine

Dr Anna Mokgokong explains how telemedicine, prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, is changing the face of healthcare in South Africa.

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Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: Concern over Eastern Cape, and latest on court bids over cigarettes

The Eastern Cape is showing the "same pattern that drove up the outbreak" in the Western Cape; and the government asks for more time to defend the cigarette ban in court.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-morning-update-concern-over-eastern-cape-and-latest-on-court-bids-over-cigarettes-20200604-4

Health24.com | Covid-19: For every day delay in distancing, the length of the outbreak is significantly longer

New research suggests that for every day delayed after emergence of the first Covid-19 case, a period of 2.4 days could be added to the length of the outbreak.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-for-every-day-delay-in-distancing-the-length-of-the-outbreak-is-significantly-longer-20200604-4

Health24.com | Covid 'immunity passports': not ready for prime time?

Britain has announced plans to issue 'antibody certificates' to those who test positive for coronavirus antibodies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-immunity-passports-not-ready-for-prime-time-20200601

Health24.com | Covid-19 rates may be lower than thought for pregnant women

In a study, no pregnant patients who tested negative for Covid-19 developed symptoms or required further testing, and no health care workers in the obstetric units had to stop work.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-rates-may-be-lower-than-thought-for-pregnant-women-20200601

Health24.com | Mental health big issue for police officers around the world

In a study, low levels of coworker support, high levels of job stress, and poor coping strategies were all strong risk factors for poor mental health among cops.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Living-with-mental-illness/mental-health-big-issue-for-police-officers-around-the-world-20200603

Health24.com | Pollen fragments linger after rains, leaving allergy sufferers miserable

Researchers found that pollen fragments can hang in the air for as long as 11 hours after heavy rains, and can get deep into the lungs and worsen spring allergies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Allergy-triggers/pollen-fragments-linger-after-rains-leaving-allergy-sufferers-miserable-20200527

Health24.com | Pangolins, bats or what? New coronavirus' path to humans still unclear

American researchers are studying the virus that causes Covid-19, and their research sheds new light on how it was able to make the leap from animals to people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/pangolins-bats-or-what-new-coronavirus-path-to-humans-still-unclear-20200601

Health24.com | Hugs more calming for baby when given by mom or dad

Researchers found that even though infants cannot speak, they recognise their parents through various parenting methods, including hugging.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/hugs-more-calming-for-baby-when-given-by-mom-or-dad-20200409

Health24.com | More patients turning to medical marijuana for arthritis pain

According to a recent Canadian study, people using cannabis generally had high praise for the products.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Arthritis/About-Joint-Pain-Arthritis/more-patients-turning-to-medical-marijuana-for-arthritis-pain-20200529

Health24.com | Importance of wearing masks during Covid-19 pandemic – amid concerns over aerosol spread

Scientists are advocating for continued use of face masks as more evidence emerges about the spread of the Covid-19 virus through airborne aerosol transmission.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/importance-of-wearing-masks-during-covid-19-pandemic-amid-concerns-over-aerosol-spread-20200602-2

Health24.com | PTSD may plague nurses, especially in Covid-19 era

A study has found that many aspects of the novel coronavirus have the potential to increase post-traumatic stress disorder rates among nurses.

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Health24.com | Coronavirus morning update: Minister explains schools delay, and caution urged on booze

Your latest coronavirus news: Why the minister decided to postpone the return of pupils to schools; and South Africans urged to not panic buy, and over-indulge in alcohol.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-morning-update-minister-explains-schools-delay-and-caution-urged-on-booze-20200602-2

Health24.com | Drink up! Coffee won't harm your heart, according to a new study

Researchers were unable to find evidence that those who drank coffee had a higher risk of developing abnormal heart rhythms, after looking at data involving 300 000 people.

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Health24.com | WATCH | 5 ways to naturally boost your immune system

SA's winter is coming. Not only are we in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, but we are also awaiting our southern hemisphere flu season. Here is how you can boost your immune system.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/watch-5-ways-to-naturally-boost-your-immune-system-20200514

Health24.com | Why medical experts should keep track of discharged Covid-19 patients

A study suggests that doctors shouldn't lose sight of those who have been discharged from hospital, after admission related to Covid-19.

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Health24.com | Turning to wine during lockdown? Here's how to protect your teeth

When you drink red wine, you're encountering a triple threat to your teeth's whiteness.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/turning-to-wine-during-lockdown-heres-how-to-protect-your-teeth-20200522

Health24.com | WATCH | Is walking the best exercise?

It’s one of the easiest and effective ways to get in your recommended minutes of exercise per week, but is it necessarily the best?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/watch-is-walking-the-best-exercise-20200601

Health24.com | Baby boom after pandemic lockdowns? Maybe not

According to a study, the main reasons that led Italians under lockdown not wanting to conceive included future economic difficulties and consequences on pregnancy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/baby-boom-after-pandemic-lockdowns-maybe-not-20200508

Health24.com | SA involved in massive global study on effects of Covid-19 pandemic - and you can play your part

Researchers from the University of Stellenbosch are calling on South Africans to partake in the largest global study measuring the impact of the pandemic on people’s health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/sa-involved-in-massive-global-study-on-effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-and-you-can-play-your-part-20200601

Health24.com | THE REAL POLLEN COUNT: Allergy sufferers in Cape Town and Kimberley experience relief as pollen levels take a dip

The UCT Lung Institute are ramping up their efforts to ensure that the public and doctors know exactly what is in the air, in order to discern Covid-19 symptoms from pollen allergies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/the-real-pollen-count-allergy-sufferers-in-cape-town-and-kimberley-experience-relief-as-pollen-levels-take-a-dip-20200601

Health24.com | Hydroxychloroquine worsens odds for cancer patients with Covid-19

Safety concerns over hydroxychloroquine recently prompted the World Health Organization to remove the drug from a global trial of potential Covid-19 therapies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/hydroxychloroquine-worsens-odds-for-cancer-patients-with-covid-19-20200601

Health24.com | More than 100 off-label and experimental treatments currently being used for Covid-19

As no specific treatment for Covid-19 exists, researchers started a large review to look at all the medicines currently used around the world to treat the disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/more-than-100-off-label-and-experimental-treatments-currently-being-used-for-covid-19-20200529