Height linked to risk of prostate cancer
A man's height is a modest marker for risk of prostate cancer development, but is more strongly linked to progression of the cancer, say Bristol researchers. 4 Sep 2008 16:15

HIV/AIDS, human rights charter proposed in Zimbabwe
An HIV/AIDS and human rights charter that aims to protect and promote the rights of people living with the disease was proposed recently by the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, the Zimbabwe Standard reports. 4 Sep 2008 16:13

Colorectal screening should start at the age of 50
A recent study in the USA shows that pre-cancerous polyps increase with age. 4 Sep 2008 16:09

Zimbabwe: Wild fruits instead of food aid
During the nearly three months that nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) in Zimbabwe were banned from operating by President Robert Mugabe's government, people desperate for food foraged for wild fruits to survive, in some cases with tragic consequences. 4 Sep 2008 16:07

New study shows that autism not linked to vaccine
A new study from the USA has concluded that there is no link between autism or GIT symptoms and the MMR vaccine. 4 Sep 2008 16:01

WHO proposes strategy for prevention and control of cancer in the African region
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has proposed a strategy to prevent and control cancer, 582 000 cases of which were recorded in the Region in 2002. 4 Sep 2008 11:27

Go Red and save your heart - The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA
Go Red for Women is an international movement aimed at increasing awareness amongst women of the risk factors and signs of heart disease. The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) will be hosting a Go Red for Women Wellness Workshop on 19 September at the Riverside Hotel in Durban, to raise funds and awareness of this campaign. 5 Sep 2008 16:50

Philips showcases new portable ultrasound for cardiac patients
Philips showcases new portable ultrasound to speed urgent and on the spot diagnosis of cardiac patients at the ESC Congress 2008. 4 Sep 2008 15:55

Care for the woman in your life - CANSA
With two new vaccines registered in South Africa and improving early detection methods, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) says there is hope that cervical cancer can be eradicated this century. 2 Sep 2008 18:19

Telmisartan reduces the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke
Telmisartan, an ARB, is effective in ACE-intolerant patients. 2 Sep 2008 14:46

Early treatment the best for patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
Joint damage can be limited by a combination of etanercept and methotrexate. 2 Sep 2008 14:42

September: Heart Awareness month - Know your numbers and prevent becoming another heart statistic - The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA
September is Heart Awareness Month - an entire month dedicated to creating awareness and preventing heart disease in South Africans. The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA), a non-governmental organisation, is calling everyone to have their cholesterol and blood pressure checked, often termed ‘silent killers' because there are no visible symptoms when levels are raised. 31 Aug 2008 17:52

September is National Heart Awareness Month
Think about heart disease during September. 30 Aug 2008 09:34