Tag: brain

From tackle to trauma: Managing brain injuries in rugby

Early detection, imaging, and awareness can save lives on and off the…

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Why playing video games might be the best thing for your brain

Gaming has been blamed for everything from social isolation to declining mental…

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Will review of public sector doctors working in private hospitals lead to better healthcare or brain drain?

Revising the RWOPS policy could have both positive and negative consequences. Health…

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Parents remain hopeful after two-year-old’s brain tumour diagnosis

A family friend has opened a BackaBuddy account to raise funds for…

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Bear cub makes ‘remarkable’ recovery after pioneering brain surgery

After undergoing first-of-its-kind brain surgery in October, Boki the bear has awoken…

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‘Barely able to move’: Durban toddler undergoes brain op after ‘fall’ from crèche balcony

The Montford toddler suffered severe head injuries after reportedly falling off the…

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5 common household chemicals linked to brain damage

Exposure to certain chemicals commonly found in household products has raised concerns…

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How to train your brain to enjoy doing difficult tasks effortlessly

Your brain loves patterns and routines. And so, when you make a…

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Brazil’s Lula undergoes surgery for brain hemorrhage

Lula da Silva, 79, had a craniotomy to address a brain hemorrhage…

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Rape survivor Alison Botha suffers setback after brain surgery

After being moved to a step-down clinic, Botha had to be transported…

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