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Men have a biological clock too. Here’s what’s more likely when dads are over 50
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As we know from media reports of celebrity dads, men produce sperm from puberty throughout life and can father children well into old age.
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
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Epidemics and pandemics of new diseases arise in two stages. Firstly, the zoonotic spillover event introduces the infectious organism, in the main a virus, into the human population from an animal source.
Baby with Goldenhar syndrome gets life-changing surgery
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Baby Ortica, was born with Goldenhar syndrome, a rare congenital condition that affects the development of the skull, head, and face.
New groundbreaking drug-resistant TB regimen to be available next year
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Mashiqana’s foundation addresses healthcare discrimination, and mental health stigma, while supporting local schools and empowering volunteers to advocate for change.
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