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Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder

Written by Vitalio Angula, a socio-political commentator and independent columnist.   When Carmen Nangolo (27) was younger she was often disorganized and easily distracted. She also didn’t get along with children her age and was considered disruptive at school. A visit to a therapist and a professional  assessment led to a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but her reaction to the medication she was prescribed wasn’t addressing her condition. After […]

today2 April, 2024

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New TB skin test could offer cheaper and easier way to detect the disease

      By Yvette Naudé, University of Pretoria   Detecting tuberculosis early could play a significant role in eradicating the world’s most deadly infectious disease. The World Health Organization says 1.5 million people die from this devastating disease each year. People infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the TB bacteria that attack the lungs, often do not know that they have it until their symptoms become severe. Two out of every […]

today28 March, 2024

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Environment

Hazardous mould contaminates many food staples – what you should know about mycotoxins

  By Oluwadara Pelumi Omotayo, North-West University   Mycotoxins are substances produced by mould that poison food. They are harmful to humans and animals when consumed. According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), about 25% of the world’s agricultural harvests are contaminated by mycotoxins. Though reliable data is lacking, mycotoxin contamination is widespread in Africa. It often takes the form of aflatoxin in cereal crops and has led to health […]

today28 March, 2024

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Africa

The Toxic Air We Breathe: Greenpeace Maps Africa’s Air Pollution Hotspots

  Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa have emerged as Africa’s most polluted countries in terms of air pollution disease burden, with profound health consequences for Africa’s people and exacerbated impacts on climate change, a report prepared by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace MENA can now reveal. Titled "Major Air Polluters in Africa Unmasked," the report investigates the biggest human sources of air pollution across Africa, focusing on major industrial and economic […]

today28 March, 2024

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Health risks at home: a study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children’s lives

The WHO has developed guidelines outlining the attributes of healthy housing. These include structural soundness, as well as access to a local community that enables social interactions. Healthy housing protects inhabitants from the effects of disasters, pollution, waste and extreme heat or cold. It provides a feeling of home, including a sense of belonging, security and privacy. Health risks in the home environment are important to think about because of […]

today26 March, 2024

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Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination

Common cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 — including blood clots, stroke, arrhythmias and heart attacks — were substantially reduced in vaccinated patients. (Shutterstock) Glen Pyle, University of Guelph COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, the cardiovascular risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection were clear: individuals with severe cases of COVID-19 often died from cardiovascular complications, and those with pre-existing cardiovascular disease were more likely to […]

today26 March, 2024

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Health professionals need to collaborate. Changing how they’re taught helps build that skill

It’s crucial that medical professionals learn to collaborate. Katleho Seisa Gérard Charl Filies, University of the Western Cape and Luzaan Africa, University of the Western Cape When health professionals collaborate rather than operating in silos, everyone benefits – patients, families and the health system at large. This is a fact supported by ample research evidence. The professionals reap the benefits, too: staff satisfaction and retention are improved through collaboration. But […]

today26 March, 2024

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Early births – between 34 and 37 weeks – for moms with pre-eclampsia can reduce baby and mother deaths

By  Alice Beardmore-Gray, King's College London About half a million babies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening problem in pregnancy. Approximately 46,000 women also die each year due to the disorder. The condition – a high blood pressure (hypertension) disorder – can affect multiple organs in the woman’s body, including the liver, kidneys, heart, brain and blood clotting system, as well as the […]

today26 March, 2024