Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious issue. It hits African American communities harder than white communities. This is due to several factors. These include money problems, lifestyle choices, biological differences, and cultural beliefs. Also, screening rates are lower. And, survival rates are
In many developing countries, tuberculosis (TB) often goes undetected or is diagnosed too late. This delay leads to unnecessary suffering, deaths, and further spread of the disease. One promising solution is decentralized testing, which brings accurate TB diagnosis closer to where people live. The T
Radiography students in Africa are thinking about moving abroad. This is a big deal. Why? Because what students say they will do often turns into what they actually do. So, it is important to understand why they might want to leave. This study looked at the reasons why radiography students in 1
A mother's love is supposed to be unconditional, but in a chilling case from South Africa, a mother's actions have left the nation in shock. A court recently handed down a life sentence to a woman for a horrifying crime: selling her own six-year-old daughter. The girl, Joshlin Smith, vanished from
Climate change is hitting Africa hard, bringing more frequent and intense disasters. These events are taking a serious toll on the mental health of young people. Droughts, floods, and extreme weather are causing a lot of stress. These events are linked to strong negative feelings, anxiety, post-trau
Harvard University has decided to hand over old photos of enslaved people to a museum in South Carolina. These photos, taken 175 years ago, are believed to be the first of their kind. They show a man named Renty and his daughter Delia, who were enslaved in South Carolina in 1850. The photos are cal
The United States is changing its approach to security in Africa. Instead of focusing on governance and root causes of conflicts, the emphasis is now on helping African nations stand on their own. This shift was evident during African Lion, the largest joint training exercise on the continent. Gener
In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president cl
The struggle against obesity is becoming a major issue in sub-Saharan Africa. With obesity rates climbing, it is crucial to find effective ways to tackle this problem. Researchers have looked into various methods to prevent and manage obesity in the region. They dug into databases like Scopus, Ps
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faced a tough meeting with President Trump. It was not what anyone expected. Trump's actions during the meeting were quite shocking. He tried to stir things up by showing videos and spreading false information. He even claimed there was a "white genocide" hap
