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World Trade Centre responders are at risk for dementia
Two studies led by Stony Brook University researchers presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, indicate that World Trade Centre (WTC) first responders are...
Genetic aspects of stroke in people of African descent
African-Americans have up to three times the risk of dying from strokes as people of European descent, yet there has been little investigation of...
Government acts to bolt the COVID-19 corruption stable door
South Africa’s National Treasury (NT) has resolved to end emergency procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-19 protective clothing after revelations of...
Natural lithium in drinking water linked with lower suicide rates
Naturally occurring lithium in public drinking water may have an anti-suicidal effect – according to a study from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)...
Pregnancy – Cannabis use linked to autism; alcohol raises miscarriage risk
Research suggests that children in Canada born to mothers who report using cannabis during pregnancy have about a 50% greater risk of developing autism,...
Many doctors have inept colleagues they wouldn't allow to treat their own families
Every year medical schools graduate as doctors to treat the wider public, one or two students whom they know, in their hearts, they wouldn't...
R34m negligence claim adds to Eastern Cape Health's woes
A R34.1m damages claim lodged in the Eastern Cape High Court (Bhisho) has added to the Health Department’s legal woes as the province continues...
DA to lay criminal charges against KZN Health MEC for blocking oversight inspections in...
Siviwe Gwarube, DA Shadow Minister of Health writes in a statement on the Politicsweb site:
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be laying criminal charges against...
Yale: Strong link between abnormal liver tests and poor COVID-19 outcomes
Researchers at the Yale Liver Centre found that patients with COVID-19 presented with abnormal liver tests at much higher rates than suggested by earlier...
DA questions excess deaths in Eastern Cape and posthumous testing
People are dying in much higher numbers in the Eastern Cape during the COVID-19 period. Excess deaths recorded in the province between June and...