Drug misuse and suicidal behaviour more common on the anniversary of a parent’s death – new research: Risk of hospitalisation was higher in the same month their parent died, as well as during the two months following. Marjan Apostolovic/ Shutterstock Losing a parent during adolescence and young adulthood can be particularly damaging to mental health …
One virus, two countries: how the misuse of science compounded South Africa’s COVID crisis: A Soweto resident walks past a graffiti art wall educating locals about the dangers of COVID-19 in South Africa Kim Ludbrook/EFE-EPA Now, and in the past, “following the science” on COVID-19 has landed South Africa in trouble. This is not an …
Ivermectin: misuse against COVID risks undermining its use for other diseases: rafapress/Shutterstock If you live in a western country, prior to the pandemic you probably hadn’t heard of the medicine ivermectin. It’s a very effective treatment for a number of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). These are a group of debilitating infections that can cause chronic …
South Africa in the news: Darknet misuse, other advanced technologies used for drug trafficking discussed during 4th meeting of BRICS anti-drug working group: The common points that emerged during the meeting included the need to curb the increased drug trafficking through maritime routes and the need for …: “South Africa” – BingNews Cao, Bear Mountain …
Antibiotic resistance: how drug misuse in livestock farming is a problem for human health: Shutterstock Rearing animals for food takes time and requires hard work to maintain their health and well-being. Just as in humans, farm animals sometimes get sick and require drugs to treat infections. But organisms that cause infections are becoming increasingly resistant …
Charges against finance minister show misuse of South African law: South Africa's minister of finance, Pravin Gordhan, is under attack Reuters Foundation essay: Our foundation essays are longer than usual and take a deeper look at a key issue. Earlier this month South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) laid criminal charges against the country’s Finance …