Doctors rank patients’ own assessment of their illness as least important in diagnosis – new study: Ground Picture/Shutterstock Medical paternalism, where “doctors know best” and patient views and opinions are considered to be of lower importance, is viewed as increasingly unacceptable. We are in an age where patient-centred care and shared-decision making is encouraged between …
Patients’ beliefs about illness matter: the case of elephantiasis in rural Ghana: Would you take medication for an illness you didn’t believe you had? Or if you disagreed with healthcare workers about the cause of your condition? This is the dilemma of many people who live in areas of Ghana where a mosquito-borne disease called …
Creative minds are vulnerable to mental illness – but magicians escape the curse: 1STudio.az/Shutterstock Can you think of a comedian, actor, poet or writer who suffered from mental illness? Maybe the actor Robin Williams or comedian Stephen Fry came to your mind. Perhaps it was the writer Virginia Woolf. All three have had well-documented struggles …
Mental illness in fathers may increase the risk of preterm birth – new research: MiniStocker/Shutterstock Mothers with a mental illness are more likely to give birth too early, according to research. But the risk of preterm birth can also be affected by a father’s mental health. In our new study published in the journal PLOS …
How childhood trauma can lead to obesity in people with serious mental illness: Research suggests childhood trauma has a big part to play in obesity. Ken stocker/Shutterstock People with a serious mental illness (SMI), like schizophrenia, often experience obesity. And in the UK, such people are almost twice as likely to be obese compared to …
Power cuts and food safety: how to avoid illness during loadshedding : Keep as little food as possible in your fridge and freezer. Shutterstock South Africa has been grappling with power cuts for 15 years, which have worsened in recent years. The persistent power outages have disrupted every facet of life, including food safety. The Conversation …
Employers can’t fill vacancies, but many do surprisingly little to help workers return after a long illness: 'I'm sure you'll be able to take on a few extra tasks.' fizkes The UK was supposed to be facing a spike in unemployment after the pandemic furlough schemes ended, but instead the job market is the tightest …
CBT is wrong in how it understands mental illness: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most popular forms of talking therapy. It is the treatment of choice for depression and anxiety and is a staple of public healthcare systems, such as the NHS and the Australian Medicare system. CBT’s understanding of mental illness …
God and illness: for some South Africans, there’s more to healing than medicine: Alexander Joe/AFP via Getty Images For many people, familiarity breeds trust. Hospitals and clinics can be places of mistrust or uncertainty, in part because they are outside people’s daily lives. Instead, people around the world may place more trust in prayer, worship, …
South Africa in the news: Early US Omicron cases caused mild illness in vaccinated people, CDC says: Scientists are working to learn more about a new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, that was first detected in South Africa, setting out to discover how transmissible it is, whether the vaccines that are …: “South Africa” – BingNews Rohit …
South Africa in the news: Early US Omicron cases caused mild illness in vaccinated people, CDC says: Scientists are working to learn more about a new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, that was first detected in South Africa, setting out to discover how transmissible it is, whether the vaccines that are …: “South Africa” – BingNews LA …
South Africa in the news: Inside Princess Charlene & Albert of Monaco’s scandal-hit marriage – wedding tears, love children & mystery illness: SHE’s a stunning ex-Olympic swimmer and he’s the son of Hollywood icon Grace Kelly, born into royalty – on paper, Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert of Monaco’s marriage …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: UB40 founding member Astro dies after short illness: Former UB40 member Astro, real name Terence Wilson, has died after a short illness, his current band has confirmed. The musician went on to perform with breakaway group UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and …: “South Africa” – BingNews UB40 legend Astro dies …
South Africa in the news: UB40 founding member Astro dies after short illness: Former UB40 member Astro, real name Terence Wilson, has died after a short illness, his current band has confirmed. The musician went on to perform with breakaway group UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and …: “South Africa” – BingNews UB40 legend Astro dies …
French Dispatch: four artists whose work was shaped by mental illness: Moses Rosenthaler with his muse Simone. 20th Century Studios Wes Anderson’s new film The French Dispatch is about the final issue of a magazine that specialises in long-form articles about the goings-on in the fictional town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. The film is an anthology of …
South Africa in the news: You can’t pray mental illness away: October is Mental Health Awareness month in South Africa. South Africa is also a deeply religious country. That’s why it is important to address a major mental health issue: using religion as a …: “South Africa” – BingNews Orange, PCCW Global and PEACE Cable …
South Africa in the news: Princess Charlene speaks out about the mystery illness keeping her in South Africa: PRINCESS Charlene has spoken out about the medical condition that has seen her stuck in South Africa for months.: “South Africa” – BingNews Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Devices Market Research Report – Global Forecast to 2026 – Cumulative …
COVID vaccine effects wane over time but still prevent death and severe illness: PIC SNIPE/Shutterstock Several countries – including the UK – are now offering third COVID-19 shots amid reports of vaccines proving less effective over time. But do these countries really need to embark on widespread booster campaigns? Here’s what research tells us so …