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   Food advertising aimed at children contributes to obesityChildren's networks exposed young viewers to 76% more food commercials per hour than other networks. 5 Nov 2009 13:58 Fresh look for dental clinics
SAB launches campaign to combat alcohol abuse
German study finds being overweight does not increase mortality rateA new study conducted in Germany has found that unlike obesity, being overweight does not increase the mortality rate. 19 Oct 2009 07:35 Health Dept to regulate trans fats in foodsThe Department of Health is to develop legislation aimed at reducing certain trans fatty acids in some processed and prepared foods currently for sale in South Africa, with particular emphasis on trans fats derived from the process of partial hydrogenation of vegetable oil. 15 Oct 2009 16:44 Mobile extends healthcare reach in emerging marketsCAMBRIDGE: Mobile technology's low cost and ease of use make it ideal for improving the delivery of healthcare, education, and other social services in emerging markets, opening up opportunities for mobile operators and vendors, according to a new report by Pyramid Research, the telecom research arm of Light Reading Communications Network. 8 Oct 2009 07:39 Multiple intervention programs can reduce teen pregnanciesWhen teenagers receive health education and information about contraception, the number of them having unintended pregnancies decreases, finds a large new review. 7 Oct 2009 13:12 Bryan Habana promotes health educationIn a bid to educate and empower South Africans and eradicate the spread of disease, rugby star Bryan Habana and over 1,800 children will attempt to break the existing Guinness World Records total of the most people washing their hands at the same time, in the same place. 7 Oct 2009 10:18 High-risk pilgrims should stay at homeChildren, pregnant women, the elderly and those with chronic diseases have been advised to postpone their pilgrimage, or Hajj, to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in November 2009 amid concerns that there may be a swine flu outbreak. 2 Oct 2009 07:46 Yellow fever innoculation essential before travellingTravellers are warned that it is essential to be inoculated against yellow fever when travelling to countries where the disease is prevalent. Dr Pete Vincent of Netcare Travel Clinics says that this mosquito-borne disease is endemic in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America. 18 Sep 2009 14:08 Electronic cigarettes exempt from new smoking lawsAs smoking laws place more restrictions on when and where one can smoke, electronic cigarettes are becoming the preferred alternative, offering smokers the opportunity to cut down on the harmful chemicals that they inhale and emit while successfully avoiding prosecution. 18 Sep 2009 13:56 Profmed responds to NHI planProfmed Medical Scheme plans to welcome the introduction of NHI (National Health Insurance), according to the principle officer, Graham Anderson, but the size, scale and cost of this form of healthcare provision should not be underestimated, he said. 11 Sep 2009 07:14 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content The balance between protecting participants and promoting drug products in clinical trials 24 Mar 2009 08:14 US 'doc in a box' clinics popular 26 Feb 2009 08:45 Is private health care the answer to the poor's health problems? 13 Jan 2009 16:01 Very poor availability of essential drugs for children in central Africa 13 Jan 2009 15:42 Alma Ata, 30 years on 14 Sep 2008 11:14 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather  Other industry news
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Ten dental clinics in Soweto have been given an Aquafresh facelift in a bid to reach and educate two critical target markets - dentists and residents. 
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