Category: Science Matters

Research Nugget Natural Helpers for Tuberculosis Treatment Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a major health threat, especially in low-income countries such as South Africa. While effective TB drugs are available, they often cause serious side effects such as

Research Nugget A Secret Weapon Against Obesity: Avocado Seeds? Avocado seeds are usually thrown away, but they are full of powerful plant chemicals that can help protect health. The seed has even more antioxidants than the avocado fruit itself. Scientists

Research Nugget Child Sexual Abuse in South Africa: The role of parents, community leaders, educators, and social workers Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious violation of children’s rights and a major public health issue. It can cause long-lasting harm

Research Nugget Trapped by Isikoloto! : Why So Many Families Owe More Than They Can Handle In South Africa, household debt has enabled families to improve their standard of living by letting them buy things they cannot afford upfront, like

Research Nugget Impact of Umjolo Breakups on South African University Students Romantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs), or breakups, are a common yet often overlooked cause of emotional distress, especially among young adults in university. While breakups are not classified as “traumatic”

Research Nugget From Tradition to Trend: Marula Beer’s Journey to Commercial Success For over 10,000 years, the marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea) has played a vital role in Southern African life, providing food, medicine, and a cherished traditional alcoholic beverage—marula beer.

Research Nugget Parenting Style Behind Highly Resilient Students in South Africa South Africa has a tough economic and social environment that requires people to be strong and adaptable to deal with everyday challenges. Learning how parenting affects resilience can help

Research Nugget Infection, Nutritional Status, and Body Composition in Infants from Birth to Six Months Many infants in South Africa face poor nutrition, frequent infections, and limited access to clean water and sanitation. These issues can slow their growth, weaken

Research Nugget Perceived Healthfulness, and Consumption of Ultra-processed Products Among Adults in South Africa In low- and middle-income countries, such as South Africa, the rising consumption of ultraprocessed products (UPPs) poses a significant public health challenge. These products, which are