Keeping up with health news can feel overwhelming, but it’s important—especially when new discoveries impact thousands of lives. Right here in South Africa and beyond, medical research is advancing fast, and personal stories remind us why health awareness matters.
Scientists have found something big behind Alzheimer's disease—a genetic marker in the APOE gene that could help spot the illness earlier than ever. Dr. Maria Rodriguez and her team at the University of California studied over 10,000 people and found a mutation that might change how doctors approach treatment.
Why does this matter to you? Early diagnosis means better chances of managing symptoms and slowing down the disease. It also opens doors to treatments that target the disease more precisely, so patients can have a better quality of life.
Not all health battles happen in a lab. Former Miss World Rolene Strauss shared a deeply personal moment from 2017 when she feared she might have contracted HIV while breastfeeding her first child. As a medical student then, she quickly took post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for 28 days, which helped prevent infection.
Now, she’s part of the #ForeverWena campaign that raises HIV awareness right here in South Africa, supported by big names like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Her story is a powerful reminder: health challenges can touch anyone, and speaking up helps break the stigma and spread knowledge.
At RSA Daily News Hub, we understand that health news isn’t just about numbers and studies; it’s about real people, their challenges, and breakthroughs that can change lives. Keep coming back for stories that matter to you and your community.
Researchers led by Dr. Maria Rodriguez at the University of California have identified a new genetic marker linked to Alzheimer's disease. The study analyzed DNA from over 10,000 participants and found a specific mutation in the APOE gene. This breakthrough could pave the way for targeted therapies and better understanding of Alzheimer's progression.
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Former Miss World Rolene Strauss has opened up about her HIV scare in 2017 while breastfeeding her first child. Straus, a medical student at the time, had to take post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for 28 days to prevent HIV infection. She is now part of the #ForeverWena campaign, raising HIV awareness alongside other South African celebrities and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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