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Discovery-backed research seeks to end SA’s maternal mortality rate

23 Jul 2026

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Nuclear medicine specialist receives R3m grant to turn tide against breast cancer

14 Jul 2026

Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

Dr Siva Danaviah, Eduvos 10 Jul 2026

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The Ordinary leads AI beauty rankings as Chanel and other legacy brands lose ground

7 Jul 2026

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No DNA, just RSA: South African TB study sets new global standards

3 Jul 2026

Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

University of Pretoria 30 Jun 2026

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Women’s health and men’s beauty: Gender shifts are having a moment

Maroefah Smith 25 Jun 2026

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SA scientists make breakthrough in decoding cancer’s most effective survival strategy

Kevin Naidoo 22 Jun 2026

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Court dismisses appeal against matric results publication ruling: What this means for health research

Donrich Thaldar 8 Jun 2026

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Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

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More than 40% of Capetonians face severe air pollution health risks

21 Apr 2026

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Sibanye-Stillwater and Necsa target next-gen precision cancer therapies with rhodium

17 Apr 2026

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Vibrant collaborative study pioneers microbiome-based treatment

20 Mar 2026

Kim Kardashian’s new caffeine‑free energy drink relies on paraxanthine – here’s what the science says

Kim Kardashian’s new caffeine‑free energy drink relies on paraxanthine – here’s what the science says

Colin Davidson 18 Mar 2026

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Employment and Labour prioritise elimination of silicosis in non-mining sectors

11 Mar 2026

Experts dispel fears over hormone disruptors in South African pads and pantyliners

Experts dispel fears over hormone disruptors in South African pads and pantyliners

4 Mar 2026

The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

3 Mar 2026

Paris Hilton says she has ‘rejection sensitivity dysphoria’ – here’s what it is and how it’s linked to ADHD

Paris Hilton says she has ‘rejection sensitivity dysphoria’ – here’s what it is and how it’s linked to ADHD

Georgia Chronaki 24 Feb 2026

South African healthcare workers report the highest levels of stress

South African healthcare workers report the highest levels of stress

23 Feb 2026

UKZN's Dr Bawinile Hadebe wins Saul Hertz Award for theranostics cancer research

UKZN's Dr Bawinile Hadebe wins Saul Hertz Award for theranostics cancer research

18 Feb 2026

Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in popular South African sanitary pads and pantyliners

Hormone-disrupting chemicals found in popular South African sanitary pads and pantyliners

17 Feb 2026

Stellenbosch Uni's Erick Strauss to lead next-gen antibiotics research in Africa

Stellenbosch Uni's Erick Strauss to lead next-gen antibiotics research in Africa

12 Feb 2026

Study shows grim reality of gender-affirming healthcare access in South Africa

Study shows grim reality of gender-affirming healthcare access in South Africa

9 Feb 2026

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Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t

Michael Richardson and Le Yang 4 Feb 2026

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#BestofBiz 2025: Healthcare

17 Dec 2025

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How longevity is growing across beauty and wellness

Maroefah Smith 11 Dec 2025

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5 ways AI is fast-tracking the evolution of healthcare

10 Dec 2025

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The ethical implications of AI adoption in healthcare

Vishal Barapatre 26 Nov 2025

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Long Covid’s hidden toll: the South Africans still battling fatigue, anxiety and memory loss

Jonny Peter 25 Nov 2025

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