There are many reasons why a caesarean may be performed. Here’s what to expect if you should need or choose to have a caesarean section.
Mental health professions have also long researched and implemented strategies to deal with burnout from workplace stressors.
Commitment and good behaviours are necessary to maintain weight loss. To succeed over the long term, abide by these six suggestions
‘Excessive or regular consumption of energy drinks can lead to heart arrhythmias, headaches and high blood pressure,’ warns Dr Strange.
Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. Here’s why spending time on your own can be good for you
A lack of empathy in healthcare can be disastrous. Empathy is a core skill that medical students require. Here’s what can be done about it
Does our brain burn more energy when engaging in mental athletics than it does during other activities, such as watching TV?
In the western world, there has been a significant increase in oropharyngeal cancer, which is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Thyroid nodules are a common occurrence, especially in women and as we age. The vast majority of these nodules are small
Anxiety rates have been rising in recent years among children and young people, with the situation partially exacerbated by the pandemic.
Recent developments in South Africa have highlighted the opportunities and challenges facing vaccine production on the African continent.
We carry them everywhere, take them to bed, to the bathroom and for many people they’re the first thing they see in the morning
Malaria is a significant public health issue that can be life-threatening, with almost half of the world’s population at risk.
Malaria continues to be a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 95% of the world’s malaria cases.
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by an excessive immune response to an infection in the bloodstream.
‘The earlier you start to look after your health, the better for your heart,’ says heart health expert Nicole Jennings.
Even indoors, many people will still be exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution – much of it resulting from cooking.
‘Dead hangs’ where one hangs loosely from a bar , usually with feet off the floor. But what does the science say?
Health Disparities has found that feeling hopeless about the future is one of the primary reasons Black young adults consider suicide.
You learn from your mistakes. At least, most of us have been told so. But science shows that we often fail to learn from past errors.
While it can be exciting to see headlines claiming our favourite foods may have health benefits, it’s important to analyse the research.
Plants can reduce depression, anxiety and mood disorder symptoms in humans by reducing levels of the stress hormone cortisol
Cranberry juice and supplements can reduce the risk of repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women and children.
The amount of oestrogen the birth control pill currently contains is already substantially lower than it was when the pill was first licensed
Tetanus, a rare but potentially fatal disease, has recently claimed the life of a woman in her 80s in New South Wales, Australia.