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R400k boost for cystic fibrosis fighters

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New MyDynamics portal offers free patient support and health education

8 May 2024

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#BudgetSpeech2024: Heala condemns Finance Minister's failure to increase Health Promotion Levy

22 Feb 2024

Scientists discover killer protein that protects against development of cancer

Scientists discover killer protein that protects against development of cancer

28 Feb 2011

Rare genetic mutations may provide clues to improve treatment for schizophrenia

Rare genetic mutations may provide clues to improve treatment for schizophrenia

25 Feb 2011

Transgenic fungal approach can fight against malaria and bug-borne diseases

Transgenic fungal approach can fight against malaria and bug-borne diseases

25 Feb 2011

New rapid, inexpensive test can effectively identify never-smoking group with lung adenocarcinoma

New rapid, inexpensive test can effectively identify never-smoking group with lung adenocarcinoma

25 Feb 2011

Higher intake of vitamin D may reduce breast cancer risk

Higher intake of vitamin D may reduce breast cancer risk

24 Feb 2011

Anti-malaria bed nets delivered to Zambia

Anti-malaria bed nets delivered to Zambia

23 Feb 2011

New nanoparticle can help scientists develop vaccines against diseases such as HIV, malaria

23 Feb 2011

Researchers to explore genomes of childhood cancers

23 Feb 2011

Breakthrough in Huntington's disease may give patients hope for cure

23 Feb 2011

Oral sex linked to cancer risk

Oral sex linked to cancer risk

22 Feb 2011

New blood pressure measurement device may enable doctors to treat patients more effectively

New blood pressure measurement device may enable doctors to treat patients more effectively

21 Feb 2011

Scientists establish biomarker strategy to diagnose variety of cancer types

18 Feb 2011

Host genetics plays unexpected role in dance with pathogen

Host genetics plays unexpected role in dance with pathogen

17 Feb 2011

Metallic copper surfaces kill bacteria on contact

Metallic copper surfaces kill bacteria on contact

17 Feb 2011

Dr Ashwin Hurribunce appointed to PinkDrive board

Dr Ashwin Hurribunce appointed to PinkDrive board

17 Feb 2011

Diagnosis of breast cancer in women over 70 leads to lower survival

16 Feb 2011

Society for Family Health sees rise in demand for HIV services, products

Society for Family Health sees rise in demand for HIV services, products

16 Feb 2011

Global Fund supports SA initiatives to fight HIV and AIDS

Global Fund supports SA initiatives to fight HIV and AIDS

16 Feb 2011

Screening breast MRIs can detect invasive cancers in women with history of chest irradiation

Screening breast MRIs can detect invasive cancers in women with history of chest irradiation

15 Feb 2011

Vitamin D levels not linked to prostate cancer development

15 Feb 2011

New findings on children with diabetes and cardiovascular disease

15 Feb 2011

Silent strokes can cause long-term cognitive, learning deficits in children with sickle cell disease

Silent strokes can cause long-term cognitive, learning deficits in children with sickle cell disease

14 Feb 2011

Study finds too low drug concentrations used for treatment of children with TB

Study finds too low drug concentrations used for treatment of children with TB

11 Feb 2011

New trial tests surgery for Type 2 diabetes

New trial tests surgery for Type 2 diabetes

11 Feb 2011

Time running out to enter 2011 Lilly MDR-TB Partnership/Red Cross Annual TB Media Award

11 Feb 2011

Give your heart some TLC this Valentine's Day...

Give your heart some TLC this Valentine's Day...

10 Feb 2011

HIV testing in schools is a minefield

HIV testing in schools is a minefield

9 Feb 2011

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

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

9 Feb 2011

Finding cures by the numbers

Finding cures by the numbers

8 Feb 2011

Study: Worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980

Study: Worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980

7 Feb 2011

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Rare genetic mutations may provide clues to improve treatment for schizophrenia

Rare genetic mutations may provide clues to improve treatment for schizophrenia

25 Feb 2011

Transgenic fungal approach can fight against malaria and bug-borne diseases

Transgenic fungal approach can fight against malaria and bug-borne diseases

25 Feb 2011

New rapid, inexpensive test can effectively identify never-smoking group with lung adenocarcinoma

New rapid, inexpensive test can effectively identify never-smoking group with lung adenocarcinoma

25 Feb 2011

Higher intake of vitamin D may reduce breast cancer risk

Higher intake of vitamin D may reduce breast cancer risk

24 Feb 2011

Anti-malaria bed nets delivered to Zambia

Anti-malaria bed nets delivered to Zambia

23 Feb 2011

New nanoparticle can help scientists develop vaccines against diseases such as HIV, malaria

23 Feb 2011

Researchers to explore genomes of childhood cancers

23 Feb 2011

Breakthrough in Huntington's disease may give patients hope for cure

23 Feb 2011

Oral sex linked to cancer risk

Oral sex linked to cancer risk

22 Feb 2011

New blood pressure measurement device may enable doctors to treat patients more effectively

New blood pressure measurement device may enable doctors to treat patients more effectively

21 Feb 2011

Scientists establish biomarker strategy to diagnose variety of cancer types

18 Feb 2011

Host genetics plays unexpected role in dance with pathogen

Host genetics plays unexpected role in dance with pathogen

17 Feb 2011

Metallic copper surfaces kill bacteria on contact

Metallic copper surfaces kill bacteria on contact

17 Feb 2011

Dr Ashwin Hurribunce appointed to PinkDrive board

Dr Ashwin Hurribunce appointed to PinkDrive board

17 Feb 2011

Diagnosis of breast cancer in women over 70 leads to lower survival

16 Feb 2011

Society for Family Health sees rise in demand for HIV services, products

Society for Family Health sees rise in demand for HIV services, products

16 Feb 2011

Global Fund supports SA initiatives to fight HIV and AIDS

Global Fund supports SA initiatives to fight HIV and AIDS

16 Feb 2011

Screening breast MRIs can detect invasive cancers in women with history of chest irradiation

Screening breast MRIs can detect invasive cancers in women with history of chest irradiation

15 Feb 2011

Vitamin D levels not linked to prostate cancer development

15 Feb 2011

New findings on children with diabetes and cardiovascular disease

15 Feb 2011

Silent strokes can cause long-term cognitive, learning deficits in children with sickle cell disease

Silent strokes can cause long-term cognitive, learning deficits in children with sickle cell disease

14 Feb 2011

Study finds too low drug concentrations used for treatment of children with TB

Study finds too low drug concentrations used for treatment of children with TB

11 Feb 2011

New trial tests surgery for Type 2 diabetes

New trial tests surgery for Type 2 diabetes

11 Feb 2011

Time running out to enter 2011 Lilly MDR-TB Partnership/Red Cross Annual TB Media Award

11 Feb 2011

Give your heart some TLC this Valentine's Day...

Give your heart some TLC this Valentine's Day...

10 Feb 2011

HIV testing in schools is a minefield

HIV testing in schools is a minefield

9 Feb 2011

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

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

9 Feb 2011

Finding cures by the numbers

Finding cures by the numbers

8 Feb 2011

Study: Worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980

Study: Worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980

7 Feb 2011

Scientists unravel mystery about how new tumours in individuals with breast cancer take root

Scientists unravel mystery about how new tumours in individuals with breast cancer take root

4 Feb 2011

Trained dog sniffs out colon cancer with 98% accuracy

Trained dog sniffs out colon cancer with 98% accuracy

Dr Ananya Mandal, MD 3 Feb 2011

Scientists test new dry powder measles vaccine that can be inhaled

Scientists test new dry powder measles vaccine that can be inhaled

2 Feb 2011

loveLife, celebs join forces to spread self-love this Valentine's Day

loveLife, celebs join forces to spread self-love this Valentine's Day

2 Feb 2011

Cervical cancer cream covered

Cervical cancer cream covered

2 Feb 2011

Pregnant women eating baked clay at risk of cancer, kidney damage and brain damage

Pregnant women eating baked clay at risk of cancer, kidney damage and brain damage

2 Feb 2011

Genetic study helps investigators solve medical mysteries

31 Jan 2011

Eat your broccoli and sprouts

28 Jan 2011

Global SMS traffic to reach 8.7 trillion in 2015

Global SMS traffic to reach 8.7 trillion in 2015

27 Jan 2011

Health care system needs overhaul: Motsoaledi

27 Jan 2011

Pill for multiple sclerosis in the pipeline

Dr Ananya Mandal, MD 26 Jan 2011