Free education is a hot topic in South Africa. Everyone's talking about the benefits, but what about the challenges? It's not just about the money. Think about the politics and the society too. A lot of people think free education means just waving tuition fees. But, it's more complicated
The health of a person's heart can be influenced by a lot of factors. Many of these factors can be changed by making adjustments to a person day to day life. One of the most influential factors is a person's diet. This is because what a person eats affects their heart health in the long run. Exampl
First thing to know, Science needs a way to measure the exposure to radiation. This is important to decide on medical treatments. One way to do this is by using fingernails, they can hold the signs of radiation for a long time. This is called ESR. It is a great idea because it’s easy to get fingerna
Today, more than half of the people in the world will have trouble seeing things far away by 2050, this is a big deal. It is because of something called myopia, or short-sightedness. It affects lots of people, from young to old, and it is getting worse. The reasons for this are many. First, more pe
The world we live in is changing super fast, with new technology coming out like clockwork. If you haven't noticed digital technology is everywhere. We are all on our phones and computer screens all day. You can order food to have it delivered to your door in the blink of an eye. It is important
Ever had a knee replaced? If so, you know that getting back to normal often depends on following a home rehab plan. But what makes some people stick to it while others don't? A study dug into this, focusing on folks who had a quick knee surgery. They found that certain things about you and your heal
Picture this: you're living with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and want to know how well you're coping. There's a tool called the ASAS Health Index (U-ASAS-HI) that researchers have been checking out. They wanted to see if it's as good as other general health measures and what influences the results. Sur
Did you know the biggest killer in the U. S. isn't cancer or dementia? It's heart disease, which claims more lives than both of these conditions put together. In 2022, nearly 1 million people died from heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. That's one death every 30 seconds! Cancer, on the other
Imagine you're in southern Nepal, where certain people, known as Tharu indigenous folks, face a common health issue: gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. These are tiny creatures that live in your gut and can make you sick. So, why do they show up more often in this area? First off, let's talk about mo
Imagine finding out that your private late-night voicemail to a co-star about a movie scene went public. That's exactly what happened to actor Justin Baldoni in April 2023. His argument with Blake Lively wasn't the first time their discussions leaked, and it wasn't pretty. Both actors are now embroi
