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By Erin Layne Fischer Imagine being told that your child has a rare malignant eye cancer and finding out that it couldhave been caught earlier if you had known what to look out for? Retinoblastoma (Rb) is the most common paediatric eye cancer with 8,000 incident casesworldwide annually and approximately 90% of these are attributed…
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by Lola Lee Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and although major advances have been made in targeting and understanding specific cancers, these therapies have extremely taxing side effects and serve to maintain the disease rather than eradicate it. Immunotherapy has become a game-changer in cancer treatment by equipping our own…
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by Jae Eun Park Breastmilk – the optimal natural source of nutrition for babies – is known to be beneficial for the physical health of both the baby and the mother. But did you know breastfeeding can also positively affect your child’s cognitive development? What do existing studies say? Studies have shown that breastfeeding can…
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By Naadiya Seedat What if we could listen or look our way towards better mental health? That’s the promise behind a fascinating new approach to treating psychological disorders – one that uses music, light, and brain-computer interfaces to nudge the brain into healthier rhythms. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s rooted in real neuroscience.…
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By Maxene Rich Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are considered one of the most critical musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries in the world. They severely impair knee function, require costly surgery, involve long recovery, and increase the risk of re-injury. Due to this, genetic susceptibility to injury has been explored to enable early detection and prevention.…
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By Lee-Ann Stuurman The gut microbiome is well-known for its roles in aiding digestion, supporting immune function, maintaining the intestinal barrier, and synthesizing key nutrients. But could it also help predict your chances of survival when critically ill? A research team at the University of Chicago Medical Center set out to answer this question. They…
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By Ntokozo M. Ntuli In sub-Saharan Africa, thousands of women face the risk of HIV infection, often through no fault of their own. Young women and girls in this region are three times more likely to contract HIV than their male peers. While oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) offers protection, it comes with strings attached: a…
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By Enya Steyn In 1895, women in England played their first official football match. This turned into a series of successful games across the United Kingdom until 1921, when the Football Association banned women from using League and Association grounds , deeming the sport “unsuitable” for women. That ban was not fully lifted until 1989.…
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By Zinhle Radebe For millions of women worldwide, cervical cancer remains a threat. It ranks as the fourth most common cancer among women globally. While treatments like radiotherapy help treat cancer at all stages and reduce mortality, they are not always effective because cancer cells can develop resistance, making them harder to eliminate. Recent studies…
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By: Blessing Gumbu
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