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Sending Dadaab's refugees back to Somalia will become the next health emergency.

Dangerous myths persist about people living with albinism, but a community in Malawi has had enough.

Some research suggests that fasting not only has spiritual benefits but physical ones as well.

Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of a more severe condition.

The Electronic-cigarette Association of South Africa has labelled the government's attempts to regulate the devices as a cop-out.

The right choice of contraceptive is crucial. Science can help you to choose one that's right for you.

Markets, attitudes and the war on drugs are the barriers that prevent patients having access to opioid-based pain medication.

Two surveys paint a shocking picture of how East Africans are exposing themselves to the mounting risks of non-communicable diseases.

Western anti-immunisation movements have taken root in local communities resulting in some parents refusing to vaccinate their children.

Faith healers, psychics, celebrities and others sell their holy water, prayers, bracelets, vitamins and other gimmicks to vulnerable people.

Sunny weather in South Africa makes skin cancer a risk for many people.

There is a big move afoot to alert SADC members to the concessions on intellectual property rights that they can take advantage of.

Big Food is just one driving force behind unhealthy eating, and strategies are needed to cut the high cost of associated diseases.

Activists say if Roche does not drop the price of Herceptin, they will ask the health department to act.

A desperate South African breast cancer patient pleaded with the United Nations (UN) on Thursday to help her access a drug that can save her life.

People who smoke and drink too much, don’t exercise and eat unhealthily are likely to suffer from non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease.