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Age is just a number: CDC data shows 40s are the new 20s for baby-making
Whether the choice is to defer pregnancy until the 40s or to remain child-free altogether, one thing is clear: women are redefining the path of motherhood, embracing the power of choice.
One dead, 39 infected amid organic carrots E. coli outbreak in US
At least one person has died and 15 more are in hospital following an E. coli outbreak in the United States linked to some organic carrots.
US confirms first case of clade I Mpox in California
The United States confirmed its first case of clade I Mpox, a more aggressive strain, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced Saturday.
Africa faces acute Mpox outbreak as cases surpass 50,000: Africa CDC
The African continent is still in the acute phase of the Mpox outbreak as the number of cases reported so far this year surpassed the 50,000 mark, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned.
Residents along Harts and Vaal rivers urged to be cautious as presence of cholera is confirmed
On Wednesday, the department said during raw water sampling in September, water from five sites namely; Wentzel Dam, Schweizer Reneke, Christiana, Barkley West Caravan Park, and Douglas Weir indicated the presence of cholera.
Mpox cases in SA, experts unpack concerns
The total number of positive mpox cases recorded in the country since May is 25, including three deaths.
Mpox: Will rich share vaccines?
Some of the vaccines were used outside of Africa in 2022 when mpox spread globally.
Mpox kills two, six other Cameroon cases: govt
Cameroonian authorities have strengthened surveillance, vaccination and awareness measures to prevent a possible local outbreak.
Department of Health urges vigilance, not panic, against mpox
South Africa has confirmed 24 positive cases, including three deaths.
WHO chief mulls calling emergency committee on mpox
Since last September, cases have surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a strain of the virus which has recently been detected in nearby African countries.
Two dead from deadly mpox disease
The Department of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases announced that at least two people had died last week after contracting the infection, despite reportedly having no travel history outside of the country.
SA records two more monkeypox cases: here’s what you need to know
The majority of cases that have been documented until now have mostly, though not exclusively, involved males who have sex with men.
Men’s Health Awareness Month: Early detection and lifestyle changes can extend life expectancy of men
Statistics show that men are more likely to suffer from serious and chronic illnesses, which contributes to their shorter life expectancy compared to women.
Possible outbreak of Mpox - previously Monkeypox, a threat to stability of the country ahead of elections
Mpox scare, especially as reports and rumours of plans to postpone the elections have been making the rounds for a few weeks.
Men urinate for the public and don’t wash their hands
Study reveals that 69% of men don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom.
The impact of sugar on mental health revealed
A 2021 study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows the uptick in sweet indulgences may be negatively impacting people’s mood, sleep cycle and both physical and mental health.
Africa Centres for Disease Control names building after Dlamini Zuma
The CDC has gone on to gain global recognition for its quick and targeted response to diseases including Covid-19.
Doctors find fly buzzing around man’s intestine during routine colonoscopy
The case study which was published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology stated that ‘it represents a very rare colonoscopic finding. ’
Hospitalisations down despite prevalence of Covid-19 Omicron variant ‘Eris’
In their analysis of EG. 5, the most recent iteration of Omicron, experts discuss the degree of threat and potential symptoms.
On this day, June 5
The storied Orient Express sets off; Henry Ford brings in a 32-hour work week; 'The King’ scandalises music; Six-day War begins; first cases of Aids reported; and too much plastic in our bodies
Why the flu season is not to be sneezed at: We all get it some time
Let’s face it, some of us reading this article may never have caught Covid-19. Yet we have all had the flu at some point in our lives, and it is a horrible feeling.
Unwelcome side effect of a cruise holiday - the dreaded tummy bug
In the latest outbreak aboard Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam, 160 passengers and 26 crew have reported being ill.
US to end Covid vaccination requirements for foreign travellers
In February, the US House of Representatives voted to lift the requirement that most foreign air travellers be vaccinated against Covid-19.
It’s flu season, so roll up your sleeves and get vaccinated
There are many misconceptions about the flu vaccine, and this is why having your questions answered by an expert is so important.
What to know about Arcturus, a new Covid-19 subvariant the WHO is tracking
The latest omicron offshoot is particularly prevalent in India, where it has sparked a rise in infections, and a return to mask mandates in parts of the country.