Wellness
The effects of menopause go beyond hot flushes
Aside from the cessation of menstruation, this pivotal transition in a woman's life can also affect heart, brain and bone health.
This teaching hospital aims to be self-sufficient in blood supply
It also reports a drop in the usage of blood products since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vitamin D’s promise for pancreatic cancer
The addition of one particular type of this vitamin to chemotherapy improved life expectancy during a small study.
How hospitals get their blood
We take a look at how local medical centres meet the constant demand for blood supplies.
Mosquitoes can learn to like insect repellent
This means that these repellents don't work the way we thought they did.
Brazil suspends new dengue vaccine after two suspicious deaths
Vaccination has been halted in order to investigate the cause behind the deaths.
A chance to reverse type 2 diabetes
If diagnosed early enough, type 2 diabetes can potentially be reversed with the right methods and strict discipline.
Small changes for a healthier heart
Making these minor tweaks to your lifestyle can have a significant effect on your heart health.
Increasing scientific interest in slowing down biological ageing
The US state of Florida is one of the places this area of research is being looked into extensively.
Amyloidosis: A rare disease that's difficult to diagnose
An unusual sensation in his hands sent this drummer to the doctor, and toward a diagnosis and treatment for amyloidosis.
