Health
Which cities in Zimbabwe have reached herd immunity?
Short answer
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FACTSHEET: What the numbers say about the fortunes of Nigeria’s women
Recently, bills to amend Nigeria’s constitution and improve the participation of women in society were rejected by legislators. We look at w
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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?
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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.
What experts say about five popular ginger ‘cures’ (Hint: they won’t treat malaria or clean your liver)
In 2021, we fact-checked dozens of claims that certain herbal mixtures could cure a range of diseases.