Health24.com | PODCAST | Health24's sexpert discusses street-based sex trade with Mickey Meji

In this podcast Mickey Meji joins Dr Despina Learmonth to discuss first-hand experiences of the street-based sex trade in Cape Town.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/podcast-health24s-sexpert-discusses-street-based-sex-trade-with-mickey-meji-20200831

Health24.com | PODCAST | Health24's sexpert discusses street-based sex trade with Mickey Meji

In this podcast Mickey Meji joins Dr Despina Learmonth to discuss first-hand experiences of the street-based sex trade in Cape Town.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/podcast-health24s-sexpert-discusses-street-based-sex-trade-with-mickey-meji-20200831

Health24.com | Why some gifts are better-received than others

'Most of us have this belief that any gift we give is going to be appreciated – but the way a gift is presented can influence how people feel about it.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-life/why-some-gifts-are-better-received-than-others-20200823

Health24.com | Anorexia often stunts girls' growth, study finds

Early intervention aimed at normalisation of body weight may result in improved growth in girls with anorexia nervosa, allowing patients to reach their full potential.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/anorexia-often-stunts-girls-growth-study-finds-20200823

Health24.com | Frequent hand-washing tough on those with eczema

A dermatologist offers some advice on how to balance hand-washing and skin conditions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Eczema/frequent-hand-washing-tough-on-those-with-eczema-20200823

Health24.com | Whether from diet or surgery, weight loss has equal benefits for diabetics

A study found that there were no differences in improvements in diabetic symptoms between surgery patients and those who lost the same amount of weight through dieting alone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-diet-and-obesity/whether-from-diet-or-surgery-weight-loss-has-equal-benefits-for-diabetics-20200828

Health24.com | Antibiotics might lower effectiveness of birth control pill

Women who are using antibiotics and the Pill at the same time should take extra precautions to avoid unintended pregnancy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/antibiotics-might-lower-effectiveness-of-birth-control-pill-20200819

Health24.com | Is a 'twindemic' of Covid-19 and flu coming this autumn?

According to Dr Anthony Fauci, getting one's flu shot could blunt the effect of at least one of the two potential respiratory infections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/is-a-twindemic-of-covid-19-and-flu-coming-this-autumn-20200827

Health24.com | Mediterranean diet might lower your odds for Parkinson's

Several studies have found a relationship between diet patterns – or particular foods or nutrients – and the risk of developing full-blown Parkinson's disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Parkinsons-disease/Diet-and-parkinsons/mediterranean-diet-might-lower-your-odds-for-parkinsons-20200823

Health24.com | More money, better heart health? Not always

Upwardly mobile' people often work very hard. They may be really focused on their jobs, at the expense of other things. They may have no time for exercise, or end up eating a lot of grab-and-go foods.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/more-money-better-heart-health-not-always-20200428

Health24.com | Could a hormone help spur high blood pressure?

Primary aldosteronism arises when the adrenal glands overproduce the hormone aldosterone, and the body retains sodium and loses potassium, spurring a spike in blood pressure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/could-a-hormone-help-spur-high-blood-pressure-20200526

Health24.com | Flu shots for kids protect everybody, a US study shows

A new study highlights the continuing need to convince reluctant parents of the importance of getting their kids an annual flu shot.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/flu-shots-for-kids-protect-everybody-a-us-study-shows-20200826

Health24.com | For many kids, picky eating isn't just a phase

It can be very stressful for parents to deal with picky eaters, but if parents think they did something wrong to cause it, recent findings suggest otherwise.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/for-many-kids-picky-eating-isnt-just-a-phase-20200825

Health24.com | 'Morning sickness' doesn't stick to the a.m., study confirms

The term 'morning sickness' is unfortunate, because if a pregnant woman experiences sickness in the afternoon, she may feel that this is unusual and wrong.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/morning-sickness-doesnt-stick-to-the-am-study-confirms-20200819

Health24.com | Education benefits the brain over a lifetime

A study found that, on average, adults with more years of formal schooling have higher mental functioning than those with fewer years of schooling.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/education-benefits-the-brain-over-a-lifetime-20200812

Health24.com | Could gene therapy stem the damage of Parkinson's?

Researchers have found that a master regulator gene called TET2 is overactive in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Parkinsons-disease/News/could-gene-therapy-stem-the-damage-of-parkinsons-20200819

Health24.com | A new 'spin' on how sperm swim

Using modern technology, an international team has shown that sperm tails don't wag from side to side, but only wiggle on one side.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Fertility/a-new-spin-on-how-sperm-swim-20200803

Health24.com | Is your home workstation hurting you?

An evaluation of home workstations of employees who began working at home during the coronavirus pandemic was revealing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/About-healthy-workplace/is-your-home-workstation-hurting-you-20200809

Health24.com | Gynecological exam, heart screening should go hand-in-hand

Scientists found that 86% of women seen at an outpatient gynaecology clinic had a cardiovascular risk factor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/gynecological-exam-heart-screening-should-go-hand-in-hand-20200810

Health24.com | Airborne viruses can spread via non-respiratory particles like dust, new research finds

A new study has found that airborne viruses, such as influenza, can spread through the air on non-respiratory substances like dust and fibres.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/News/airborne-viruses-can-spread-via-non-respiratory-particles-like-dust-new-research-finds-20200821-7

Health24.com | His body brewed its own alcohol, but a faecal transplant shut the brewery down

Auto-brewery syndrome (ABS) occurs when yeast builds up in the gut and converts sugar from food into alcohol.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/his-body-brewed-its-own-alcohol-but-a-faecal-transplant-shut-the-brewery-down-20200820

Health24.com | Cats, dogs and snakebite: One pet has an advantage

Snakebite is a common occurrence for pet cats and dogs across the globe and can be fatal.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/News/cats-dogs-and-snakebite-one-pet-has-an-advantage-20200521

Health24.com | Could certain chemicals trigger coeliac disease?

Researchers found that elevated levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants were linked to a higher risk of having coeliac disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Coeliac-disease/could-certain-chemicals-trigger-coeliac-disease-20200820

Health24.com | Birth control pill could cut women's risk for asthma

A UK study found that women who used hormonal contraceptives had a significantly lower risk of developing asthma than those who did not.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/birth-control-pill-could-cut-womens-risk-for-asthma-20200819

Health24.com | Coronavirus transmission: Scientists ran lab experiments on mouthwash - this is what they found

This hygiene habit could do more than simply freshen your breath, and could help reduce the risk of spreading the virus, say researchers - but further studies are needed.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/coronavirus-transmission-scientists-ran-lab-experiments-on-mouthwash-this-is-what-they-found-20200819-5

Health24.com | Baby's meningitis case highlights growing danger of antibiotic resistance

There are concerns about drug resistance in the common bacterium that causes meningitis, and researchers say it could change lab and clinical procedures around the world.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/babys-meningitis-case-highlights-growing-danger-of-antibiotic-resistance-20200809

Health24.com | Have diabetes? Don't lose sight of danger to your eyes

With good blood sugar management and regular eye exams, many eye conditions can be prevented or treated.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Living-with-diabetes/have-diabetes-dont-lose-sight-of-danger-to-your-eyes-20200810

Health24.com | Are baby boomers less sharp than previous generations?

Rising rates of depression and loneliness may help explain why baby boomers are not faring so well on cognitive function tests as their parents.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Memory-techniques/are-baby-boomers-less-sharp-than-previous-generations-20200806

Health24.com | Your sushi may contain parasitic worms

When people eat live herring worms, they can invade the intestinal wall and cause symptoms similar to food poisoning, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/your-sushi-may-contain-parasitic-worms-20200818-2

Health24.com | Is it really 'whole grain'? Food labels often misleading

A study found that 50% of the participants were unable to accurately state the whole grain content of different products.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/is-it-really-whole-grain-food-labels-often-misleading-20200810

Health24.com | Study shows coronavirus conspiracy theories and fake news can have severe consequences

New research has proven that misinformation can be dangerous, especially during a pandemic.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/study-shows-coronavirus-conspiracy-theories-and-fake-news-can-have-severe-consequences-20200815-3

Health24.com | Obesity ups odds for severe Covid-19, but age matters

Obesity increases the risk for severe Covid-19, but older people are more likely to develop respiratory failure with Covid-19 due to health problems unrelated to their weight.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/obesity-ups-odds-for-severe-covid-19-but-age-matters-20200806

Health24.com | Will a cheap pill cure gonorrhoea? New test can tell

Gonorrhoea is one of the most common drug-resistant infections worldwide and is becoming harder to treat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/will-a-cheap-pill-cure-gonorrhoea-new-test-can-tell-20200814

Health24.com | Narcissists are blind to their own mistakes

According to researchers, narcissists don't feel the need to do something differently or to engage in self-analysis that might benefit them in future decisions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/narcissists-are-blind-to-their-own-mistakes-20200812

Health24.com | Early periods tied to worse menopause symptoms

Researchers found that women who started menstruating when they were 11 or younger were 50% more likely to have frequent hot flashes and night sweats at menopause.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Menopause/Latest-research-findings/early-periods-tied-to-worse-menopause-symptoms-20200807

Health24.com | Antiviral drugs tied to heart issue in Covid-19 patients

An antiretroviral drug combo had been considered a promising treatment for Covid-19, but may lead to heart block, a problem with electrical signals in the heart.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/antiviral-drugs-tied-to-heart-issue-in-covid-19-patients-20200711

Health24.com | Scientists find source of Covid-19 clots

The endothelial cells that line the inside of blood vessels play a large role in Covid-19 clotting.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/scientists-find-source-of-covid-19-clots-20200812

Health24.com | Common diabetes meds linked to higher odds for a serious complication

A newer type of oral diabetes medication may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/About-diabetes/common-diabetes-meds-linked-to-higher-odds-for-a-serious-complication-20200729

Health24.com | Want your cat to stay in purrrfect health? Watch out for heart disease

Cats suffer many of the same health problems humans do, including heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/want-your-cat-to-stay-in-purrrfect-health-watch-out-for-heart-disease-20200811

Health24.com | Scientists sniff out the true cause of 'BO'

Scientists have pinpointed the molecular step inside certain bacteria that make the molecules that cause body odour.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/Bacterial-infections/scientists-sniff-out-the-true-cause-of-bo-20200806

Health24.com | Yet another study finds vaccines to be safe

A new review shows that 'vaccines are remarkably safe, and that the current vaccine approval and post-marketing surveillance processes are robust and effective'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/yet-another-study-finds-vaccines-to-be-safe-20200809

Health24.com | HPV shots: safe and effective, but many parents still hesitate

Many American parents still harbour safety concerns about the human papillomavirus vaccine, even though it guards against 90% of all cervical and anal cancers.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/hpv-shots-safe-and-effective-but-many-parents-still-hesitate-20200729

Health24.com | Smoking raises aneurysm risk in women

A study found that compared to nonsmokers, the risk of aneurysm was four times higher in women who smoked.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/smoking-raises-aneurysm-risk-in-women-20200807

Health24.com | PODCAST | Sex and religion: Your questions answered

In this three-part podcast edition, Dr Selina Palm joins Dr Despina Learmonth to discuss sex and religion.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Sexual-diversity/podcast-sex-and-religion-your-questions-answered-20200804

Health24.com | Covid-19 spreads quickly in crowded homes and poor neighbourhoods

A study found that crowded households and poverty increased the spread of coronavirus, but population density had little apparent effect.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Infectious-diseases/Coronavirus/covid-19-spreads-quickly-in-crowded-homes-and-poor-neighbourhoods-20200806

Health24.com | 5 easy ways to keep tabs on heart health

Paying attention to heart health now alerts you to problems that 'might appear down the road'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/About-heart/5-easy-ways-to-keep-tabs-on-heart-health-20200805

Health24.com | Do bedbugs dirty the air inside your home?

Researchers found a link between the microbiome of bedbugs and the microbiome of household dust in bedbug-infested homes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-home/do-bedbugs-dirty-the-air-inside-your-home-20200729

Health24.com | Mastering the violin won't help your child master maths

According to new research, music training has no effect on building children's mental or academic skills in areas outside music.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/mastering-the-violin-wont-help-your-child-master-maths-20200804

Health24.com | Does medical marijuana have a role in Parkinson's disease care?

A high level of interest prompted Parkinson's Foundation experts to analyse all of the existing research related to marijuana and Parkinson's disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Parkinsons-disease/Living-with-Parkinsons/does-medical-marijuana-have-a-role-in-parkinsons-disease-care-20200608

Health24.com | Will your brain stay sharp into your 90s? Certain factors are key

The secret of staying mentally sharp and avoiding dementia appears to be a combination of genetic luck and a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/Memory-techniques/will-your-brain-stay-sharp-into-your-90s-certain-factors-are-key-20200722