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Six in 10 women say childbirth left them humiliated, powerless or mistreated

A survey of 845 women in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal estimates that 60% experienced some form of obstetric violence between 2015 and 2025, including verbal abuse, physical mistreatment and procedures without informed consent.

Six in 10 women say childbirth left them humiliated, powerless or mistreated

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Smokers Have Lower Parkinson's Risk. Scientists May Know Why

Several studies found a consistent inverse relationship between cigarette smoking and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

  • Smokers have 30-40% lower Parkinson's disease risk compared to non-smokers.
  • Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke may protect dopamine-producing brain cells.
  • High carbon monoxide levels linked to 30% lower Parkinson's risk in study.

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