Health

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Stories on health-related topics, medical research, wellness, and public health concerns.

Sabcnews
Sabcnews
· May 19

Investigation launched into Durban medical intern’s death

Medical Ombudsman Professor Taole Mokoena has initiated an investigation into the death of Dr. Alulutho Mazwi, a 25-year-old medical intern who collapsed at Durban’s Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital last week after allegedly being denied sick leave. The investigation, requested by Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, will explore not only the...
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Businessinsider
Businessinsider
· May 19

Tom Cruise plans to make movies into his 100s. His secret to staying young at 62 is free, simple, and seen in centenarians.

At 62, Tom Cruise aims to continue making movies into his 100s, inspired by actors like Harrison Ford who remain active at older ages. He maintains youthfulness through varied physical activities such as sea-kayaking, fencing, rock-climbing, and jogging, similar to lifestyle traits found among centenarians. Research highlights that staying physically...
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Mashable
Mashable
· May 16

TikTok will interrupt teen feeds with meditation after 10pm

TikTok has introduced a “Meditation in Sleep Hours” feature that interrupts the feeds of users aged 13-17 with a guided meditation if they use the app after 10 p.m., encouraging them to wind down. The feature is enabled by default for teens, with users receiving a second, harder-to-dismiss prompt if...
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