Even as far back as the first century, Pliny the Elder suggested it for fever and gout, as well as treating toxic bug bites.
In some countries, there are more than enough medical professionals to go around, while in others, one lone doctor has to work day and night to take care of thousands of people.
A new medicine that treats rectal cancer has fully removed tumours in all 42 patients who participated in the study.
Experts are now calling for more research into the side effects of vaccines and possible links to mortality rates.
Researchers examined the link between the global rise in the popularity of tattoos and the unexplained increase in cases of malignant lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.
Investors must start to believe that they can also make money by investing in African startups.
Doctors in California have ‘switched off’ half of a 6-year-old girl’s brain to stop a devastating disease from killing her.
We have this cocktail because it was basically medicine for sailors back in the day.
The disturbing truth about this tool is open for discussion once more across social media, with folks asking you to “stop what you’re doing and Google why chainsaws were invented”.
Surgeons have successfully performed an incredibly risky double transplant, giving a New Jersey man a new face and hands.
Dr. Peter Beale is under investigation for the deaths of eight children. and the maiming of 11 others, but his colleagues are closing ranks.
The best way to diagnose health conditions is through the art of diagnostic testing, which ticks a number of important boxes.
A new documentary investigates the rise and fall of Theranos, the multibillion-dollar healthcare company founded by Elizabeth Holmes.
In an incredibly rare case, during an extreme bout of coughing, a man spontaneously coughed up an intact cast of the inside of his lung.
Google’s artificial intelligence business, DeepMind, is working on technology that will assist doctors in making diagnoses. As it stands, it’s outshining them.
After falling ill, Jérôme Hamon’s first donated face was rejected. He then became the only person ever to get a second face transplant three months ago.
That whole “complete the course” mantra, played out every time you are given antibiotics, is set for a massive shake-up. Who’s going out this weekend, then?
We live in the age of enlightenment, and every day sees some or other remarkable medical advancements. Back in 1984, though, history was being made.
It took a year for Patrick Hardison to get his face to where it is now – but at least he is able to hang out with his children in public. Science for the win.
Things seemed to be looking up for Jeff Kepner, the first double hand transplant recipient in the United States, but that’s no longer the case.
How many times have you bought a pack of Nurofen for pain-targeted relief? Well, you should probably give this a read then.
Why put up stickers on street signs and inside trains when you can go directly to the big boys…
I generally tend to believe that those who take an excessive amount of selfies should be given a stern talking to. Add a woman giving birth to the equation ad we have ourselves a serious problem.
There is good news on the horizon for those who don’t enjoy their current method of contraception – scientists claim to have made some big breakthroughs in male pill development.
Male grooming. Unless we’re talking about a new brand of shaving cream, guys tend to run a mile. But here are a few reasons why it’s so important, so you boys should listen closely.
If this doesn’t make you appreciate the incredible doctors we have in this country then I don’t know what will – this is a proudly South African moment, me thinks.
We know he isn’t one to hold his tongue, but it seems Tim Noakes might have omitted some vital details when penning his latest editorial.
Yes you read right, someone has volunteered to undergo a head transplant. It’s all getting a bit Frankensteinish, although it does have the potential to positively change this man’s life.
A big, hard, woody congratulations to those at the University of Stellenbosch who today confirmed the world’s first successful penile transplant.
The world is advancing with regards to medical science, and this step is going to make changes for thousands of people the world over.