ANALYSIS: Is HIV/Aids misinformation and denialism on the rise again? How to counter persistent myths
Vigilance against Aids denialism is important, particularly in Africa where access to information and inclusive healthcare is still patchy.
Vigilance against Aids denialism is important, particularly in Africa where access to information and inclusive healthcare is still patchy.
The outbreak of the waterborne disease cholera has rattled South Africa. What do the public need to know about this latest threat?
Activated charcoal is one of the most medicinal products you can have at home, according to social media posts. Are these claims true?
Harmful rumours about migrants from other African countries get attention on social media in South Africa.
There is no publicly available data to support the claim, and experts say claims like this encourage medical xenophobia.
Pet owners are responding to a home concoction shared on social media. But they are well-advised to steer clear.
A quick internet search yields scores of adverts for supplements containing ashwagandha. But is the plant all it's made out to be?
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