Integrating tobacco-cessation services into HIV and tuberculosis care can enhance treatment outcomes and reduce mortality. Health systems should implement comprehensive tobacco-cessation strategies, ...

Indian researchers identify a novel USP18 gene mutation linked to pseudo-TORCH syndrome, aiding treatment for affected ...

India's new plan tackles antimicrobial resistance, highlights uranium in breastmilk, and examines anti-rabies vaccine ...

From the first reported cases of HIV in 1981 to the latest breakthroughs in long-acting prevention, this Spotlight timeline traces key moments in the global and South African response to the virus. It ...

While the universal immunisation programme has covered the vaccination of children over the last several years, the burden of ...

The world’s most influential nations gathered in South Africa to work around Washington’s disruptive foreign policy Saturday, ...

The lives and respiratory health of Palestinians are at risk. In the Gaza Strip, the average life expectancy decreased by 34·9 years1 and over 59 587 Palestinians (including 17 921 children) were ...

Federated Farmers is calling for a national pest strategy as rising numbers of feral animals hammer farm pasture, fences, and native bush. The lobby and advocacy group says the current fragmented ...

In many cases, thoroughly washing or cooking your food is enough to prevent infection from listeria.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible.

For an industry globally classified as hazardous, protections such as health insurance and a provident fund for workers are ...