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Gel manicures and acrylic nails might look beautiful but they come with ugly health risks

Close up of bag with girls hands with manicure over it

The chemicals in the nail adhesives can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Nail glue burns are also widely reported.

Health-e News
August 14, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial, Women's Health

Yvette Raphael, the HIV prevention advocate calling for the full package

Yvette Raphael believes everyone should have access to the full package of protection against STIs, and unwanted pregnancy.

Health-e News
August 9, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial, Women's Health

Female condoms: a game changer for women’s sexual health

Woman holding and speaking into microphone.

Dianne Massawe takes us through why the inner condom is important for sex workers, people in long term relationships or marriages, and anyone who wants to have control over their sexual destiny.

Health-e News
August 5, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial

Personal stories: Five year wait for cancer radiation treatment

Behind the protests against the long waiting times for cancer treatment in Gauteng, are patients whose lives are at a standstill.

Health-e News
July 31, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial

Getting homoeopathic regulations right could help South Africa deliver better healthcare

Proposed restrictions in the Department of Health’s draft scope of practice could limit homeopaths' access to essential medicines and therapies.

Health-e News
July 30, 2024

News, Research

South African teens are struggling: Western Cape study shows 33% have symptoms of depression

Sexual abuse: Why boys are often invisible victims

The age range of 10- to 14-year-olds has been neglected. This age group is important because half of all mental health problems develop before the age of 14.

Health-e News
July 29, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial

Stories from the ground: North West nurse disheartened by persistent medicine shortages

A nurse taking patient's blood pressure measurement

I am a professional nurse at Jericho clinic in the North West. I have been working at this clinic since April 2021 after leaving Unit 9 clinic in Ngaka Modiri, also in the North West. I left Unit 9 in…

Health-e News
July 19, 2024

Health Systems, News, Opinion and Editorial

South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track

Cancer patients express joy as oncology unit opens at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela.

South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. Indicators confirm that there are system-wide failures.

Health-e News
July 11, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial, Research

Technology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstacles

Close up of doctors' hands typing on a tablet

Testing at the point of care – where the patient is being treated – saves time that would have been spent waiting for results to come back from a laboratory.

Health-e News
June 27, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial, Research

Romantic breakups can spark severe trauma in young people – new study

Mental healthcare providers and student counselling services should recognise the possible intensity of breakups and consider screening for post-traumatic stress symptoms following a breakup.

Health-e News
June 18, 2024

Health, News

Tribute: Prof Lynette Denny, a giant bows out

Denny was a gynaecological oncologist who dedicated decades of her life to cervical cancer research, screening and treatment.

Health-e News
June 11, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial

Should I get the flu vaccine? South African experts say yes – here’s why

Most individuals infected with the flu virus will have mild illness. But certain groups of people are at risk of having severe flu illness or having flu complications or death.

Health-e News
June 10, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial

The Malnutrition Crisis: Prioritising the Health and Well-being of Future Generations

As the dust settles on the recent elections, it is time for the new administration to confront a silent catastrophe that has plagued our nation for far too long - the malnutrition crisis.

Health-e News
June 6, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial

Dr Chat GPT: Can AI improve healthcare in Africa?

New healthcare apps powered by AI are being launched across Africa, helping to provide fast, affordable, and user-friendly medical advice and lifesaving treatment to thousands of people who may otherwise have not had access to it.

Health-e News
June 3, 2024

News, Opinion and Editorial

Upholding public health over tobacco industry interference: is government doing enough?

Passing the Tobacco Control Bill would have substantial health benefits, reducing noncommunicable diseases and healthcare costs, and improving societal well-being.

Health-e News
May 31, 2024

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