Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that an ingredient in human breast milk protects and repairs the delicate intestines of newborn babies. 2 Jul 2009 11:04
Vegetarians are 12% less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer. 2 Jul 2009 11:03
TNS Research Surveys*, a leading South African marketing and social insights company, has recently conducted a survey of South African teenagers. The study was conducted amongst a sample of 1 000 South African teenagers, aged 13 to 19 years of age, from the seven major metropolitan areas of South Africa, interviewing them face-to-face in their homes, and has a margin of error of under 3.5%. 1 Jul 2009 12:35
Children and young adults love the thrill of skateboarding. They learn to master their skills of "riding the rail" and "catching air." But according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), such tricks, while fun, can be physically demanding and cause serious foot and ankle injuries. 1 Jul 2009 11:22
Research at the University of Leicester will be breaking new ground in the search for a simple blood test that could tell whether a patient with melanoma has the condition in an aggressive form. 1 Jul 2009 11:21
In an article in Science, Noam Zelcer from the LACDR describes a previously unknown mechanism for regulating the amount of LDL cholesterol. This offers opportunities for supplementing and improving the effect of so-called statins: medicines that remove 'bad' cholesterol from the bloodstream. 1 Jul 2009 11:20
What do all modern office workers have in common? All of them strain their eyes on a daily basis for the benefit of the company. 1 Jul 2009 10:21
Weight-loss surgery that curbs food intake by stitching up parts of the stomach or small intestine reduces the risk of cancer in obese women by more than 40%, according to a study released on Thursday. 30 Jun 2009 11:15
[Namhla Tshisela] Alcohol is the drug of choice for people in Gauteng with almost half of the patients at treatment centres in the province being treated for alcohol abuse. 30 Jun 2009 11:11
[Gabi Khumalo] PRETORIA: The Department of Health has confirmed three more cases of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, in the country, bringing the total number of cases to seven. 30 Jun 2009 10:43
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There has been much concern expressed by both medical aids and medical service providers over the Health Professions Council of South Africa's decision to scrap its system of “ethical tariffs”. 2 Jul 2009 15:51
For anyone who is not a member of a medical aid, handling a third-party liability claim can be confusing, intimidating, and incredibly frustrating. And that's not even taking into account the medical expenses you will incur while waiting for your claim to be processed and paid out. 2 Jul 2009 15:48
With “World No Tobacco Day” coming up on 31st May 2009, the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) supports the upcoming picture health warnings that will soon appear on the packaging of tobacco products as part of the new tobacco control law to help save lives. 27 May 2009 13:23