A new global study has reinforced the link between mental health and gut bacteria and indicates that a diet rich in many different types of vegetables may contribute to improved health. The global crowd-sourced study by the University of California of over 11 000 participants found...
A new study has found that the chronic auto-immune condition, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is a leading cause of mortality in females which until now has gone largely unrecognised. And, although there is no known cure, a leading SA health expert says...
Male circumcision offers a lifetime of medical and health benefits provided it is done safely and in the best possible clinical environment, advises a top urologist. “As much as circumcision is a simple procedure, things can go wrong and the consequences can be devastating. This is...
Vitamin C supplementation may shorten the duration of colds, research shows. Analysing two randomized trials, scientists from the University of Helsinki, Finland, found that compared to placebo, 8g of vitamin C administered on the first day of the cold shortened its duration by an average 19...
Millions of men around the world may be using the wrong shampoo, according to new research. Surveys conducted in South Africa, Germany, Hong Kong and Singapore, found that an average one in four men surveyed had a dry scalp and most of them are using an...
Robotic surgery for prostate cancer is increasingly preserving erectile function and urinary control compared to conventional procedures, according to one of South Africa’s top urologists. Dr Lance Coetzee, from The Urology Hospital, Pretoria – the first hospital in the country to acquire a robotic surgical system...
Formal boots are set to trend this winter as their revival as a fashion must-have continues to dominate the world. Chelsea boots in particular – ankle-high boots sporting an elastic gusset or a monk strap – are trending among men and women of all ages, says...
Powerful plant-based compounds called polyphenols -- found in superfoods such as green tea and in the Mediterranean diet – may protect against heart diseases, diabetes, cancers and help prolong life, according to extensive research. Polyphenols are found in green tea, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, herbs, olive...
At least three quarters of South African pregnancies are unplanned, contributing significantly to high risks during early pregnancy, according to research. The Foundation of Alcohol Research found in a study that 78 percent of SA pregnancies are unplanned, leading to many mothers drinking well into their...
New, technology-based research shows that those suffering from depression use language differently and that words and expressions can help identify whether someone is depressed. It is well known that those with depression use words conveying negative emotions such as “lonely,” “sad” and “miserable” as well as...
Government and employers should do more to support menopausal women who often find symptoms exacerbated and difficult to manage at work, a UK report recommends. The findings indicate that compared to other reproductive stages such as pregnancy and maternity, menopause is not well understood or catered...
Eating a well-balanced, nutrition-rich diet consistently and pursuing a healthy lifestyle will eliminate the need to detox or purge after the holidays, according to a leading nutritional expert. Vanessa Ascencao says consistent healthy eating will also lead to weight loss which will in turn help counter...