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Myths about gout are hampering its treatment
Shutterstock Bridget Hodkinson, University of Cape Town The prevalence of gout is increasing worldwide. It has become the most common…
Thinking of taking a walk everyday? Six reasons why it's good for you
Shutterstock Janet Viljoen, Rhodes University South Africa’s new president Cyril Ramaphosa has been the talk of social media with his…
How changing blood pressure targets in South Africa could save costs and lives
High blood pressure in South Africa is expected to increase as the population ages. Shutterstock Nikkil Sudharsanan, University of Heidelberg…
COVID-19 and mental health: Feeling anguish is normal and is not a disorder
How we name our experiences and how we make sense of our distress matters. (Shutterstock) Marnie Wedlake, Western University As…
COVID-19 vaccine FAQs: Efficacy, immunity to illness vs. infection (yes, they’re different), new variants and the likelihood of eradication
A COVID-19 vaccine is administered at a clinic at Olympic Stadium in Montréal on March 1, 2021, marking the beginning…
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COVID-19 vaccination: What we can learn from the great polio vaccine heist of 1959
In a pandemic, vaccines are in very high demand, and this threatens their supply. (Shutterstock) Paula Larsson, University of Oxford…
Why you shouldn't neglect eye care during the pandemic
One-third of adults report deriorating eyesight since the pandemic began. (Unsplash/David Travis) Alison Ng, University of Waterloo and Mike Yang,…
Why you shouldn't neglect eye care during the pandemic
One-third of adults report deriorating eyesight since the pandemic began. (Unsplash/David Travis) Alison Ng, University of Waterloo and Mike Yang,…
COVID-19 hotel quarantine: Exemption for 'essential' medical travel confuses doctors, patients
A guest looks out from a Sheraton hotel window in Mississauga, Ont., on Feb. 22, 2021, as new air travel…
