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Link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's-like brain impairment identified

Link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's-like brain impairment identified

Researchers studying Covid-19's effects on the brain have found an overlap between the viral disease and brain changes common in Alzheimer's.

Covid-19: Free State in third wave with old problems, health workers say

Covid-19: Free State in third wave with old problems, health workers say

9h ago

Refresher: Covid-19 vs flu vs allergies – how to tell the difference

Refresher: Covid-19 vs flu vs allergies – how to tell the difference

18h ago

Does coffee burn more fat during exercise? What the evidence tells us

Does coffee burn more fat during exercise? What the evidence tells us

16h ago

Your latest Covid-19 research and news

Your latest Covid-19 research and news

13 Apr

Fifty-nine labs around world handle the deadliest pathogens – only a quarter score high on safety

Fifty-nine labs around world handle the deadliest pathogens – only a quarter score high on safety

8h ago

Coronavirus variants can evade antibodies by spreading via super-cells – new research

Coronavirus variants can evade antibodies by spreading via super-cells – new research

10h ago

In-depth: Can CHWs help expand access to mental health services in SA?

In-depth: Can CHWs help expand access to mental health services in SA?

9h ago

OPINION | Logistics and supply chain challenges may impact medical oxygen availability in third wave

OPINION | Logistics and supply chain challenges may impact medical oxygen availability in third wave

10h ago

How forensic experts used genetic genealogy to help solve a grisly double murder - 16 years later

How forensic experts used genetic genealogy to help solve a grisly double murder - 16 years later

17 Jun

What happens if you walk into a vaccination site? We break it down

What happens if you walk into a vaccination site? We break it down

17 Jun

Core strength: Why is it important and how do you maintain it?

Core strength: Why is it important and how do you maintain it?

Any exercise that activates the core muscles more than usual will help improve core strength.

09 Jun

Blood donation saves lives but few South Africans are regular donors

Blood donation saves lives but few South Africans are regular donors

14 Jun

Two servings of fruit a day linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Two servings of fruit a day linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

10 Jun

Why you should consider adding classical music to your exercise playlist

Why you should consider adding classical music to your exercise playlist

09 Jun

In-depth: Can CHWs help expand access to mental health services in SA?

In-depth: Can CHWs help expand access to mental health services in SA?

9h ago

Is 150 years really the limit of human lifespan?

Is 150 years really the limit of human lifespan?

14 Jun

Diet and nutrition

Trying to cut down on your meat intake? Experts suggest you should just look at it

Trying to cut down on your meat intake? Experts suggest you should just look at it

When your willpower won’t cut it, the 'yuk factor' may be the way to go, researchers say.

01 Jun

Two servings of fruit a day linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

10 Jun

WATCH | 7 best ways to fight cancer

03 Jun

WATCH | Changing diet and lifestyle 'will reduce biological age by three years in eight weeks'

02 Jun

WATCH | 5 tips for properly handling raw chicken

02 Jun

Thirty minutes’ exercise won’t counteract sitting all day, but adding light movement can help

Thirty minutes’ exercise won’t counteract sitting all day, but adding light movement can help

The road to an active lifestyle is more accessible and achievable than we thought – and is not just for gym regulars.

20 May

WATCH | Pink-coloured drinks 'could help you run faster and further'

26 May

How quickly do we become unfit?

17 May

Core strength: Why is it important and how do you maintain it?

13 May

Does coffee burn more fat during exercise? What the evidence tells us

01 Apr

Fifty-nine labs around world handle the deadliest pathogens – only a quarter score high on safety

Fifty-nine labs around world handle the deadliest pathogens – only a quarter score high on safety

Good science and smart policy, however, can keep those risks in check and allow humanity to reap the benefits of this research.

8h ago

Coronavirus variants can evade antibodies by spreading via super-cells – new research

10h ago

Link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's-like brain impairment identified

18h ago

Covid-19: Free State in third wave with old problems, health workers say

9h ago

Refresher: Covid-19 vs flu vs allergies – how to tell the difference

18h ago

Covid-19: Free State in third wave with old problems, health workers say

Covid-19: Free State in third wave with old problems, health workers say

With the province caught in a third wave, healthcare workers say they still stuck with old problems from the previous two waves.

9h ago

Coronavirus variants can evade antibodies by spreading via super-cells – new research

10h ago

OPINION | Logistics and supply chain challenges may impact medical oxygen availability in third wave

10h ago

Link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's-like brain impairment identified

18h ago

Refresher: Covid-19 vs flu vs allergies – how to tell the difference

18h ago

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