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Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

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New partnership allows parents to keep their child’s health data from birth

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Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

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Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

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An x-ray image of a chest. Both sides of the lungs are visible with a growth on the left side of the lung, which could possibly be lung cancer. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

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New findings could lead to blood test for lung cancer

23 May 2011

Do you think liposuction will get rid of that fat forever?

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Do you think liposuction will get rid of that fat forever?

23 May 2011

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Heartbroken? Use a plaster

23 May 2011

HIV/AIDS

SFH offers a holistic approach to HIV prevention

20 May 2011

Public Health

AID POLICY: Blame game influences charitable giving

20 May 2011

Malaria

KENYA: Marginal profits hamper malaria drug subsidy

Isaiah Esipisu 20 May 2011

Public Health

UN special rapporteur to assess health rights in Ghana

20 May 2011

Hospital Groups

Groote Schuur Hospital launches Baha program

19 May 2011

Doctors urge McDonald's to retire pitchman Ronald

Nutrition

Doctors urge McDonald's to retire pitchman Ronald

19 May 2011

Public Health

Big tobacco threatens to slash prices in Australia

17 May 2011

Infectious Diseases

Gates urges African leaders to make vaccines a priority

17 May 2011

Journey Back, Journey Forward project launched

Noncommunicable diseases

Journey Back, Journey Forward project launched

17 May 2011

HIV/AIDS

Novel device shows promise for reducing HIV among men

16 May 2011

Sports Science

Nurses challenged to serve with dignity

16 May 2011

Public Health

Foot and mouth disease isolated: Dept

16 May 2011

Women's Health

Pill alone won't protect preteen girls

Pinky Khoabane 16 May 2011

Media

Mental Health Journalism Awards launched

13 May 2011

Public Health

Govt urges healthier lifestyles

13 May 2011

Using robotics for partial knee replacement

Medtech

Using robotics for partial knee replacement

12 May 2011

Scientists show low zinc levels and sepsis are linked

Medical Research

Scientists show low zinc levels and sepsis are linked

12 May 2011

Nutrition

Harder times for Egypt as food, gas prices spiral

12 May 2011

Marital strife linked to infants' sleeping woes

Paediatrics

Marital strife linked to infants' sleeping woes

12 May 2011

Earlier memory loss tied to cardiovascular risks & Alzheimer's gene

Mental health

Earlier memory loss tied to cardiovascular risks & Alzheimer's gene

11 May 2011

PMTCT could cause drug resistance in positive infants

Paediatrics

PMTCT could cause drug resistance in positive infants

11 May 2011

Research turns the world upside down: New study examines brain processes behind facial recognition

Medical Research

Research turns the world upside down: New study examines brain processes behind facial recognition

11 May 2011

Demand for dengue vaccine to exceed supply

Noncommunicable diseases

Demand for dengue vaccine to exceed supply

11 May 2011

Ohio State surgeons rebuild pelvis of cancer patient

Orthopaedics

Ohio State surgeons rebuild pelvis of cancer patient

10 May 2011

Infectious Diseases

New study sheds light on evolution of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus in Japan

10 May 2011

Quit smoking and breathe easy about your health

Public Health

Quit smoking and breathe easy about your health

Graham Anderson 10 May 2011

Surgical Procedures

Full face transplant patient makes first appearance

10 May 2011

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Entries open: The Framepool/ LBB/ FireFlies Challenge

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Entries open: The Framepool/ LBB/ FireFlies Challenge

30 Mar 2011

Asian contact lenses markets perform well

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Asian contact lenses markets perform well

29 Mar 2011

Fast pace of Africa's urbanisation challenge water supplies; sanitation

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Fast pace of Africa's urbanisation challenge water supplies; sanitation

24 Mar 2011

Branded pharmaceutical websites drive conversions among prospects and patients

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22 Mar 2011

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Ohio State surgeons rebuild pelvis of cancer patient

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New strides in identifying and improving screening practices and treatment for liver-related disease

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6 May 2011

Just wear that sunscreen!

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6 May 2011

Experimental Alzheimer's disease drugs might help patients with nerve injuries

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Will there ever be an Aids vaccine?

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'Bat saliva' drug may extend window for stroke treatment

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Desmond Tutu calls on youth to lead next generation in HIV/AIDS fight

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