https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/323.html South Africa Medical Research news 15 Medical Research news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/323.html en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:55:47 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/young-up-researchers-develop-citrus-based-supplement-to-fight-diabetes-and-obesity-286147a A team of young researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) is developing an innovative health supplement that transforms citrus peel waste into a potentially powerful tool against lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol, while also improving the affordability and accessibility of preventative health products for low-income communities. 1-269430 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/womens-health-and-mens-beauty-gender-shifts-are-having-a-moment-620361a The longevity market has largely been centred around traditional gender norms, with wellness targeted at men and beauty prioritised for women. That is now shifting. 1-269311 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-scientists-make-breakthrough-in-decoding-cancers-most-effective-survival-strategy-842813a In the intricate biology of the human body, organs such as the breast, the colon and the lungs are lined with a defensive barrier known as the epithelium. At the heart of this barrier sits a remarkable protein called Mucin-1 (MUC1). In a healthy body, MUC1 is like a sentinel. 1-269199 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/court-dismisses-appeal-against-matric-results-publication-ruling-what-this-means-for-health-research-956164a The Pretoria High Court dismissed the Information Regulator’s application for leave to appeal in Minister of Basic Education and Another v Information Regulator of South Africa and Others last week, 3 June. 1-268854 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-do-so-many-african-women-bleach-their-skin-study-looks-beyond-what-they-tellresearchers-170216a In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. 1-267718 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-than-40-of-capetonians-face-severe-air-pollution-health-risks-514480a A new University of Cape Town study published in the GeoHealth Journal has found that more than 40% of the population in Cape Town is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution. The study produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area. 1-267496 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sibanye-stillwater-and-necsa-target-next-gen-precision-cancer-therapies-with-rhodium-958624a South African miner Sibanye-Stillwater and the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) will collaborate to further research the radioactive rhodium-based palladium isotope, with the aim of applying it in cancer therapy. 1-267394 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vibrant-collaborative-study-pioneers-microbiome-based-treatment-for-bacterial-vaginosis-511930a A collaborative study co-led by Dr Caroline Mitchell (Mass General Hospital, USA) and Dr Disebo Potloane (Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa - Caprisa) has successfully isolated and characterised vaginal bacteria from South African donors. Drawing on expertise from the University of Cape Town’s Department of Pathology and other South African and US-based institutions, the team identified over 20 potential Lactobacillus crispatus strains to develop two multi-strain therapeutic products for treating bacterial vaginosis (BV). 1-266646 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kim-kardashians-new-caffeinefree-energy-drink-relies-on-paraxanthine-heres-what-the-science-says-066585a Kim Kardashian has launched an energy drink. Instead of containing caffeine, Update includes paraxanthine, a compound the body naturally produces when it breaks down caffeine. According to the brand’s promotional material, using paraxanthine directly “eliminates the crash, jitters and overstimulation” often associated with traditional energy drinks. 1-266547 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/employment-and-labour-prioritise-elimination-of-silicosis-in-non-mining-sectors-955684a The Department of Employment and Labour says eliminating silicosis in non-mining sectors remains a key priority as government works towards eradicating the occupational disease by 2030. 1-266374 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Research South Africa