article Bubonic plague bacteria from a patient (CDC) HOLBROOK, Ariz. - County health officials in northeastern Arizona said a man has contracted the human plague and are warning the public to take precautions to limit the risk of exposure. Navajo County Assistant Manager Bryan Layton said Friday that a man over the age of 55…
By Jessica Hamzelou A person’s lungs quickly deteriorate after they dieSEBASTIAN KAULITZKI / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Donated lungs that are too damaged to be used in transplants have been revived after being connected to the blood supply of a live pig. The technique could potentially triple the number of lungs available for transplant, say the…
Police Minister Bheki Cele visited Bulelani Qolani, who was evicted from his house while taking a bath earlier this week.The minister will launch an investigation into the matter. Residents of Khayelitsha don't want an investigation - instead they want the law enforcement officers arrested. Police Minister Bheki Cele visited Bulelani Qolani in Khayelitsha on Saturday morning, and listened…
Share on PinterestResearchers continue to investigate the role of gut bacteria in the health of the brain and other areas of the body.The human body contains trillions of specialized cells — tiny building blocks that come together to support the development and functioning of the body.But human cells are not the only “materials” that make…
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu Picture: Phill Magakoe / Gallo Images The Department of Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation has laid criminal charges against the former CEOs of Lepelle and Amatola Water Boards.The department said it was working closely with law enforcement agencies and had a very strong team of lawyers. It said…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…