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A potentially dangerous tapeworm linked to severe, cancer-like disease has now been found in the Pacific Northwest, marking its fi...
Just 90–120 minutes of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards, according to a study tra...
Researchers discovered that declining levels of phosphatidylcholine may be a major cause of age-related mitochondrial dysfunction...
A common sign of hearing loss isn’t complete silence — it’s struggling to follow conversations, especially in noisy places. Expert...
Cancer cells often survive treatment by fixing the DNA damage that therapy is meant to cause. Researchers found that UNI418 can di...
A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild cognitive...
Tea may help protect against heart disease, diabetes, cancer, cognitive decline, and age related muscle loss, according to a major...
The largest review ever conducted on opioids for acute pain found that these widely prescribed drugs often deliver only small, sho...
Scientists have uncovered a hidden immune system "brake" that may help cancers avoid being destroyed. The molecule, called SLAMF6,...
“Chemo brain” affects up to 80% of people receiving chemotherapy, making everyday tasks harder. In a new trial, cancer patients wh...
A study of more than 2,100 adults found that eating more ultra-processed foods was linked to poorer attention and slower mental pr...
A surprising gut-heart connection may help explain why sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In mice, disablin...
A young breeder is building on a strong foundation while shaping the future of one of South Africa’s growing Boran studs.
The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) hosted its annual media and industry information day in Pretoria this week, where...
As industrial boilers across South Africa age, food manufacturers are racing to modernise their infrastructure and operational exp...
The South African Poultry Association has welcomed Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen’s recent decision to amend the Animal...
"We do not have time to be offended. There is a disease to beat." That was the response from dairy farmer Andrew Morphew after a l...
South Africa's agriculture sector recorded its highest-ever first-quarter trade surplus in 2026, but the performance was driven la...
At the National Wool Growers' Association (NWGA) Congress on 3 June in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, industry stakeholders highlight...
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is determined to deliver reliable electricity to Nigerians despite longstanding chal...
The president also noted that investor confidence has returned, marked by growing investments in sectors as diverse as agriculture...
The investigative documentary examines the life, political struggle and death of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola. The post...
South Africa's World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start on Thursday as Bafana Bafana were beaten by co-hosts Mexico in...
Playful, catchy, and made to move to, “Opera Mini” is the kind of song that takes on a life of its own once Nigerians start adding...
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