Not so long ago, laws governing abortion in Massachusetts and Rhode Island were far more restrictive than those in the Deep South, as state legislators […]
South America COVID situation turning in ‘wrong direction’: WHO
The WHO voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the COVID-19 situation in South America, warning that outbreaks in the already hard-hit region were once again […]
Study examines sexual health attitudes of South African youth
An important new finding by University of Cincinnati researchers could help slow the transmission of HIV/AIDS and reduce pregnancies among adolescent girls in rural South […]
South Africa faces mass hunger if efforts to offset impact of COVID-19 are eased
When South Africa entered a hard lockdown on 27 March, the government was globally recognized for taking tough steps to “flatten the curve” and keep […]
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks
South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul’s […]
Research shows South Asians make up 60% of heart disease patients
Munaf Patel is an active husband and father. He plays cricket, basketball and volleyball, and runs around with his young kids in the family’s yard […]
Editing disease in South Africa
Gene therapy—there is a long road ahead to mainstream techniques and ensure that the technology is cost-effective. Consider the following scenario: a young South African […]
New service in south London reduces hospital readmissions for people with bipolar disorder
A new specialist programme at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) has been shown to significantly reduce the rate of hospital readmissions for […]