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In response to media reports about the death of a patient from typhoid fever in Johannesburg, the provincial Guateng health…
Explainer: what is Ross River virus and how is it treated?
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Explainer: Where did Zika virus come from and why is it a problem in Brazil?
From October 2015 to January 2016, there were almost 4,000 cases of babies born with microcephaly in Brazil. Before then,…
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Every woman wants healthy hair whether their hair is long or short. The way you handle your hair will…
Woman aged 112 says her secret to long life is smoking 30 cigarettes a day
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