Diseases

Winning the Tuberculosis Battle
The burden of TB in South Africa and low- to middle-income countries is especially high, but it remains a major concern worldwide. Annually, 10 million people contract the disease across...
Winning the Tuberculosis Battle
The burden of TB in South Africa and low- to middle-income countries is especially high, but it remains a major concern worldwide. Annually, 10 million people contract the disease across...

Genes and the disease severity of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide, and while some have had mild symptoms, others have suffered severe illness or death. One question that many people have is...
Genes and the disease severity of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide, and while some have had mild symptoms, others have suffered severe illness or death. One question that many people have is...

World Cancer Day - Building awareness of the mo...
One of the main goals of World Cancer Day is to reduce the number of preventable cancer-related deaths and raise awareness. This can be achieved through a variety of means, such as...
World Cancer Day - Building awareness of the mo...
One of the main goals of World Cancer Day is to reduce the number of preventable cancer-related deaths and raise awareness. This can be achieved through a variety of means, such as...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Day
Interaction between genes and environmental factors triggers the development of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Therefore, testing your genes can tell you how susceptible you are to more severe joint damage if you...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Day
Interaction between genes and environmental factors triggers the development of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Therefore, testing your genes can tell you how susceptible you are to more severe joint damage if you...

Cardiovascular Diseases: What you need to know.
Written by: Jonine Moller, M.Sc. in Sports Science 29 September is World Heart Day. As the name implies, it is a global initiative as it should be because the burden...
Cardiovascular Diseases: What you need to know.
Written by: Jonine Moller, M.Sc. in Sports Science 29 September is World Heart Day. As the name implies, it is a global initiative as it should be because the burden...

Allergies - from arthropods to hay fever
Written by: Jonine Moller, M.Sc. in Sports Science Allergies manifest in many different ways and due to many different allergens. Some allergic reactions are mild; others are life-threatening, but all...
Allergies - from arthropods to hay fever
Written by: Jonine Moller, M.Sc. in Sports Science Allergies manifest in many different ways and due to many different allergens. Some allergic reactions are mild; others are life-threatening, but all...