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.
FACTSHEET: ‘A disease nobody should die from’ – what you should know about the cholera outbreak in South Africa
The outbreak of the waterborne disease cholera has rattled South Africa. What do the public need to know about this latest threat?
Super-benefits of humble charcoal? Beware of dangerous claims in widely shared Facebook posts
Activated charcoal is one of the most medicinal products you can have at home, according to social media posts. Are these claims true?
No publicly available data supports claim that 80% of women who give birth at South African hospital are undocumented Zimbabweans
There is no publicly available data to support the claim, and experts say claims like this encourage medical xenophobia.
Viral home remedy won’t cure your dog’s ‘cat flu’ – and could be toxic
Pet owners are responding to a home concoction shared on social media. But they are well-advised to steer clear.
How much schooling time did South Africa’s kids lose to Covid? Probably a year
Following almost two years of disruptions to South Africa's school calendar, what has been the impact of Covid-19 on education in SA?
ANALYSIS: Ashwagandha supplements might reduce stress and improve other parts of life – but it’s too early to say
A quick internet search yields scores of adverts for supplements containing ashwagandha. But is the plant all it's made out to be?
Is obesity a ‘bigger killer than malnutrition’? It’s complicated
A popular Facebook page, Facts SA, made an interesting claim about nutrition. But on this one, its “facts” were a little bloated.