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A new report finds that 90% of Nigerians surveyed support a controversial Act that now also stands between LGBTI communities and healthcare.

Children who experience discrimination may be more at risk of mental and physical ill-health.

Experts suggest that banning corporal punishment in the home could lead to a less violent society. Joan van Dyk explains.

A new kidney disease is striking down labourers in what could be one of the first epidemics caused by global warming.

What if we thought of suicide as the outcome of a terminal illness instead of the outcome of an action?

More than 1 000 Nigerians languish on death row.

Moon cups, reusable pads and period panties are all alternatives to disposable pads and tampons, but they may not work for everyone.

Is getting all you need from one health team far fetched? Actually not. It's one field where the public health system beats the private one.

Reporter Pontsho Pilane has been recognised for her reporting on menstruation.

New research reveals complex relationships between harsh parenting and violence later in life for children.

Researchers have shown that monetary incentives lead to infants being immunised on time.

The 'bluetoothing' myth recently took the media by storm. We explain why it's all risk and no high.

A decade ago, most countries used only localised strategies. But Zambia decided to make bed nets, insecticides, and drugs available nationwide.

TB treatment is available for free in South Africa. But 20% of people are never diagnosed and spread the disease unknowingly.

Half a litre of Coke contains 10 teaspoons of sugar – almost the entire recommended daily sugar allowance. But fruit juice is as bad.

Professor Tim Noakes was charged with giving unconventional medical advice via Twitter.