Em Sloane

5 days ago | longevitylive.com | Em Sloane

The Dyslexia Adult Checklist is a widely used assessment tool may be too rigorous in its definition of who qualifies as dyslexic.  The neurobiological and developmental learning disorder dyslexia possibly affects up to 15 per cent of the population, but it remains difficult, time-consuming and expensive to accurately diagnose. Screening tools, especially online checklists, can help individuals self-evaluate risk factors. However, few if any have been scientifically validated until now.

2 weeks ago | longevitylive.com | Em Sloane

When cancer strikes, the question on many people’s minds is, “why me?”. Thyroid cancer, like many cancers, is complex. As World Thyroid Day approaches on the May 25th, this is an opportune moment to shed light on what affects thyroid health. Talking ThyroidThe thyroid is a small gland located at the base of the neck, and it forms part of our endocrine system. It refers to the glands that produce hormones to regulate our metabolism, growth, and development.

2 weeks ago | longevitylive.com | Em Sloane

Africa, Tuesday, 20 May 2025: This week,  the Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU) in Johannesburg shuts its Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Clinic. This is one of the major units in the country, following the termination of its US funding. This closure will significantly impact cervical cancer prevention efforts in SA, which faces one of the highest rates of cervical cancer in the world.

3 weeks ago | longevitylive.com | Em Sloane

Thrive by WHX debuts in Cape Town, South Africa. The World Health Expo has announced that the company will host the ultimate fitness and wellness event on the African continent in September 2025. Here’s what you need to know. Thrive by WHX Cape TownAfrica’s wellness tourism market is estimated at $94.04 billion in 2025.

3 weeks ago | longevitylive.com | Em Sloane

As World IBD Day approaches on May 19, medical professionals, patients, and healthcare advocates are raising awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). It is a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that affects millions worldwide, yet it remains largely misunderstood and often misdiagnosed. The global impact of IBDInflammatory Bowel Disease primarily includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – chronic inflammatory conditions impacting the gastrointestinal tract.