World Health Day being observed today

World Health Day is being observed today (Monday) across the world, including South Africa, to raise…

South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts

South African lab technician Nozipho Mlotshwa was waiting for the test results for a potential HIV…

Scientists reveal how long you should walk to boost brain power

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg reportedly loves conducting meetings while walking, and so did Apple founder Steve…

COVID-19 latest: South Africa records 572 deaths in 24 hours

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 394 948 as…

School reopening: 8 districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries in Gauteng

Eight districts in Gauteng are still waiting to receive personal protective equipment (PPE) as schools prepare…

Quarraisha Abdool Karim wins R9.6m French prize for HIV research

Her husband, fellow epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim, is the South African government’s main scientific advisor for…

Gauteng health MEC welcomes Cuban medical experts to fight Covid-19

Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku welcomed 28 Cuban Medical Brigade doctors to the province on Saturday,…

Academic community comes out in support of Prof Gray following health department threats

About 50 members of the scientific community have come out in support of Professor Glenda Gray…

How aerobic exercise makes oldies fitter, smarter and chirpier

As an added bonus, you’ll even be able to remember where you put the car keys,…

New study claims South Africans are the ‘unhealthiest people in the world’

According to a 156-country study from the well-being experts at Manual, South Africa sits at the…