Every new baby in the UK to receive DNA testing
Every baby in the UK will have their DNA tested under a new 10-year plan for the NHS. The whole-genome sequencing will screen for hundreds of diseases and allow people to “leapfrog” killer illnesses, according to the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting. Speaking to the Telegraph, he revealed plans to move the NHS towards a model of sickness
Read MoreHumans Age Faster at 2 Specific Times in Their Life, Study Finds
Getting older might seem like a slow, inevitable process — but new research suggests that aging can actually arrive in sudden, dramatic bursts. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror one morning and thought, “Did I age overnight?” — it turns out you might not be imagining it. A groundbreaking study published in Nature Aging
Read MoreFixing the Waste Below Us — Why Zimbabwe Must Rethink Septic Tank Sanitation
By Golden Musosi In Zimbabwe’s rapidly urbanizing spaces, where population growth often outpaces infrastructure, sanitation has become a ticking time bomb. One of the most overlooked yet critical elements of urban health is the septic tank system — a decentralized wastewater treatment solution that, if mismanaged, can silently unleash widespread disease and environmental damage. A
Read MoreFive Things Every Woman Should Know About Menopause
By Karen Bester Being a woman isn’t always easy. From a young age, we’re told half-truths and vague warnings about the changes our bodies will face. From periods to pregnancy and eventually menopause. In South Africa in particular, many women still don’t receive the right education about this important and inevitable phase of life, according
Read MoreFDA approves twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention
CNN — A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to be used to prevent HIV. Gilead Sciences, maker of the drug, announced that a twice-a-year injection of lenacapavir has been approved in the United States for HIV prevention under the brand name Yeztugo.
Read MoreAvenues Clinic Rallies Youth Toward STEM, Breaking Perceived Limitations
By Michael Gwarisa In an era fraught with job uncertainty, driven by advances in artificial intelligence and a contracting employment market, the Avenues Clinic in Harare recently took an inspiring step to empower its young men. On June 14, more than 100 male students from Harare High School, Allan Wilson, Mufakose High School, and others
Read MoreAfrica’s Healthcare Gets Boost as Merck Foundation-Trained Doctors Fill Specialist Gap
By Kuda Pembere Following training in critical specialties through scholarships awarded by the Merck Foundation, African doctors are now seeing around 1,000 patients each month, significantly reducing the disease burden in their communities. Previously, many of these patients had nowhere to go for specialized care. Speaking at the Merck Foundation First Lades Initiative in Dubai,
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