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COVID-19: how the lockdown has affected the health of the poor in South Africa
Hunger contributes strongly to health inequalities. Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images Chijioke Nwosu, Human Sciences Research Council and Adeola Oyenubi,…
Why vaccines are less effective in the elderly, and what it means for COVID-19
Vaccinologists have not focused their research on tailoring vaccines to induce robust immune responses in the elderly. (Shutterstock) Byram W.…
Mental health impact of coronavirus pandemic hits marginalized groups hardest
Mental health issues resulting from COVID-19 and efforts to contain it are the fourth wave of the pandemic. (Pixabay, Canva)…
South African study highlights growing number of landfill sites, and health risks
Living close to waste sites has multiple health risks. Frédéric Soltan/Corbis via Getty Images Andrew Tomita, University of KwaZulu-Natal and…
Neurostimulation may herald a new treatment for depression
Medical treatments involving neurostimulation, or cerebral electromagnetic stimulation, are resurfacing and appear to be more effective than drugs for treating…
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Condoms are the best defence against rising sexually transmitted infections
Clear and accurate information about condoms and sexually transmitted infections is one of the best tools to avoid sexual health…
Lessons from a diabetes clinic in Malawi: why everyone should follow a healthy diet
Many people with diabetes did not follow a healthy diet. Shutterstock Chimwemwe Kwanjo Banda, University of Malawi and Adamson S.…
Family mental health crisis: Parental depression, anxiety during COVID-19 will affect kids too
An escalation in parental anxiety and depression during COVID-19 not only affects parents’ mental health, but may also have long-term…
Beyond Numbers (2): Profiling Nigerians who died from COVID-19 Outside the Country
As of Monday morning, about 888 Nigerians sickened by the coronavirus, have succumbed to the virus. But while figures of…
Lessons from a community-driven rabies vaccination campaign in Kenya
Vaccination campaign roll outs in Laikipia’s pastoralist communities. Laikipia Rabies Vaccination Campaign Dishon Muloi, International Livestock Research Institute and Dedan…
