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Healthcare

#World Obesity Day: Genetics play a role, but lifestyle is key, say experts

3 Mar 2025

Medtech

Technology - enabling a life of mobility, without limitations

15 Jul 2024

From stunted development to obesity, screens are bad for kids

4th Industrial Revolution

From stunted development to obesity, screens are bad for kids

10 Jan 2024

Medtech

Revolutionising healthcare: Embracing AI for seamless patient recovery and business growth in the digital era

Deon Buhrs 1 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Jessica Spira, managing director at Virgin Active.

Healthcare

Looking to "age in place" when you're older? Early lifestyle interventions may be the key

Jessica Spira 5 Apr 2023

Medical Aid

The Covid storm may be over, but its impact on the global healthcare sector will be felt for years to come

Katja Hamilton 16 Nov 2022

Community distribution in Nigeria of ivermectin for onchocerciasis, a disease this drug treats effectively and safely. Photo: Kate Holt/Sightsavers (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Covid-19

Ivermectin: balance of evidence shows no benefit against Covid-19

Nathan Geffen & Elsabé Brits 7 Jul 2021

Will 2019 really be the year of the vegan?

FMCG

Will 2019 really be the year of the vegan?

Tammy Fry 21 Feb 2019

SA has 14 times global average of foetal alcohol disorders

Mental health

SA has 14 times global average of foetal alcohol disorders

31 Aug 2017

Deceptive food labelling damages consumer trust

Regulatory

Deceptive food labelling damages consumer trust

Andre Westerveld 15 Mar 2017

Patients of female doctors show better survival: study

Medical Research

Patients of female doctors show better survival: study

20 Dec 2016

Source: Paul Botes/M&G

Public Health

Is the anti-sugar tax lobby taking a page from Big Tobacco's playbook?

Ina Skosana 26 Sep 2016

Parent training reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism

Healthcare

Parent training reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism

Karen N. Peart 30 Apr 2015

Popular diabetes drug may be safe for patients with kidney disease

Noncommunicable diseases

Popular diabetes drug may be safe for patients with kidney disease

Ziba Kashef 30 Dec 2014

Non-smokers are happier people

Public Health

Non-smokers are happier people

18 Feb 2014

Tobacco warning saves millions of lives

Public Health

Tobacco warning saves millions of lives

13 Jan 2014

Doctors still prescribe antibiotics too often

Public Health

Doctors still prescribe antibiotics too often

4 Oct 2013

Ban on big fizzy drinks in NY falls flat

Corporate & Commercial Law

Ban on big fizzy drinks in NY falls flat

1 Aug 2013

Online Media

Internet health searches not private: US researcher

9 Jul 2013

Mental health

No link seen for hyperactivity meds, drug abuse

30 May 2013

Nutrition

Salt in foods is still high: US study

15 May 2013

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Pre-pregnancy folic acid linked to lower autism risk

14 Feb 2013

Research in the news: Yale researcher says whooping cough vaccines effective, despite outbreaks

Infectious Diseases

Research in the news: Yale researcher says whooping cough vaccines effective, despite outbreaks

Karen N. Peart 29 Nov 2012

Positive age stereotypes improve recovery among the elderly

Medical Research

Positive age stereotypes improve recovery among the elderly

23 Nov 2012

Prostate cancer: six prevailing myths

Medical Research

Prostate cancer: six prevailing myths

28 Sep 2012

Early administration of GIK solution lessens severity of heart attacks

Cardiology

Early administration of GIK solution lessens severity of heart attacks

Helen Dodson 3 Apr 2012

Travel

The real value of popping pills

Celynn Erasmus 2 Apr 2012

Nutrition

The real value of popping pills

Celynn Erasmus 30 Mar 2012

Women's Health

Cholesterol meds raise diabetes risk in women

11 Jan 2012

Paediatrics

Steroids help very young babies survive

7 Dec 2011

Neurology

Autistic brains are heavier, with more neurons

9 Nov 2011

Medical Research

Light drinkers have higher breast cancer risk

2 Nov 2011

Yoga, stretching help lower back pain: study

Sports Science

Yoga, stretching help lower back pain: study

31 Oct 2011

Medical Research

Results of medication studies in top medical journals may be misleading to readers

Enrique Rivero 26 Aug 2011

Surprising health benefits of owning a pet

Mental health

Surprising health benefits of owning a pet

29 Jul 2011

How safe is that medicine you are taking?

Ethical Medicines

How safe is that medicine you are taking?

20 Apr 2011

Warning on impact of cell phone radiation in brain of healthy adults

Medical Research

Warning on impact of cell phone radiation in brain of healthy adults

24 Feb 2011

Babies born to HIV-infected mothers have lower antibody levels against bacterial infections

Medical Research

Babies born to HIV-infected mothers have lower antibody levels against bacterial infections

9 Feb 2011

Medical Research

Genetic study helps investigators solve medical mysteries

31 Jan 2011

Ear, Nose & Throat

More young people are losing their hearing: Study

Dr Ananya Mandal, MD 19 Aug 2010

Infectious Diseases

Antibacterial lab coats to help prevent spread of disease in hospitals

22 Jun 2010

Paediatrics

Low serotonin linked to sudden cot death

10 Feb 2010

Women's Health

Cancer screening methods not perfect say experts

12 Nov 2009

Oncology

New tools needed to identify men and women at risk for the most aggressive cancers

26 Oct 2009

Oncology

New tools needed to identify men and women at risk for the most aggressive cancers

21 Oct 2009

Nutrition

Mediterranean-type diet and exercise lowers Alzheimer's risk

18 Aug 2009

Medical Research

Past flu pandemics help predict the future course of 2009 H1N1 virus

12 Aug 2009

Oncology

Young adults who are overweight or obese have increased risk of pancreatic cancer

25 Jun 2009

Medical Research

Vitamins do not cut cancer risk

11 Dec 2008