Category: 6. Health

Genetics is rarely as straightforward as a single gene driving a lone health outcome. But a new study has uncovered what could be a rare exception.

Changes to just one gene, called GRIN2A, have now been tied to psychiatric symptoms, including…

A leading surgeon has issued a stark warning regarding severe burns sustained from steam…

A 15-year national health analysis reveals that people with restless legs syndrome are more likely to develop Parkinson’s. Treatment choices may play a surprising role in how soon symptoms appear.

Study: Risk of Parkinson Disease…

Plants and invertebrates exhibit immune memory generated in response to the activation of PAMP- (invertebrates, plants) or effector- (plants) triggered immunity despite the lack of lymphocytes and an adaptive immune system. Furthermore,…

New research shows that young Canadians who take pre-workout supplements are more than twice as likely to sleep five hours or less, raising new questions about how workout stimulants may be affecting recovery, mood, and next-day…

In recent years, the culinary world in India has witnessed a remarkable transformation — the humble home kitchen is evolving into a crucible of entrepreneurship, creativity, and comfort. 2025, in particular, appears to mark a tipping point,…

A new AI tool rolled out across 70+ hospitals in England is helping doctors spot deadly clots faster, doubling thrombectomy rates and giving thousands of stroke patients a better shot at…

Author: Sue Boucher, Programme & Communications Manager at PatchSA

South Africa continues to shoulder the world’s largest HIV epidemic, with more than eight million people living with HIV today which is approximately 12.8% of the…