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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

Positively pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Positively pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

19 Oct 2011

New therapies offer real hope in fight against cancer

New therapies offer real hope in fight against cancer

19 Oct 2011

Osteoporosis - what you need to know

Graham Anderson 12 Oct 2011

Blood tests may hold clues to pace of Alzheimer's disease progression

10 Oct 2011

Popular colorectal cancer drug may cause permanent nerve damage

10 Oct 2011

HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases - learning from each other

22 Sep 2011

September marks Bone Marrow Donor Awareness Month

19 Sep 2011

Blocking cholesterol in brain cancer cells may offer new strategy to fight deadly glioblastomas

Blocking cholesterol in brain cancer cells may offer new strategy to fight deadly glioblastomas

16 Sep 2011

South African Lymphoma Media Awareness Breakfast, a resounding success

South African Lymphoma Media Awareness Breakfast, a resounding success

15 Sep 2011

Survey shows decline in condom use among South African youth

Survey shows decline in condom use among South African youth

15 Sep 2011

Heart & Stroke Foundation awards platinum seal to Willowton Group

Heart & Stroke Foundation awards platinum seal to Willowton Group

14 Sep 2011

Menthol's unwelcome soothing effects

Menthol's unwelcome soothing effects

13 Sep 2011

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

13 Sep 2011

Researchers find hormone that predicts premature death in kidney patients

Researchers find hormone that predicts premature death in kidney patients

12 Sep 2011

Reputed to be a first: Black child diagnosed with progeria

9 Sep 2011

Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights

Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights

8 Sep 2011

We're being ripped off?

We're being ripped off?

7 Sep 2011

Hear about Al-Anon and its work

Hear about Al-Anon and its work

7 Sep 2011

Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks

Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks

6 Sep 2011

Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention

Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention

5 Sep 2011

National Research Foundation honours Prof Makgoba

National Research Foundation honours Prof Makgoba

5 Sep 2011

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FDA approves first and only therapeutic drug for ALK-positive lung cancer

5 Sep 2011

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

Enrique Rivero 26 Aug 2011

Scientist finds altered cerebellar functions in those with Down syndrome

Scientist finds altered cerebellar functions in those with Down syndrome

26 Aug 2011

SA's HIV infections; death rate falls

SA's HIV infections; death rate falls

26 Aug 2011

Trendy young Kenyans reckon free sex is back, thanks to ARVs

Trendy young Kenyans reckon free sex is back, thanks to ARVs

24 Aug 2011

Heart disease... Get tested!

Heart disease... Get tested!

18 Aug 2011

HIV/AIDS: Drop in global spending concerns activists, UNAIDS

HIV/AIDS: Drop in global spending concerns activists, UNAIDS

18 Aug 2011

Provinces spend just R83,8 billion

18 Aug 2011

Immunogene therapy combined with standard treatment is safe for patients with brain tumors

Immunogene therapy combined with standard treatment is safe for patients with brain tumors

17 Aug 2011

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Positively pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Positively pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

19 Oct 2011

New therapies offer real hope in fight against cancer

New therapies offer real hope in fight against cancer

19 Oct 2011

Osteoporosis - what you need to know

Graham Anderson 12 Oct 2011

Blood tests may hold clues to pace of Alzheimer's disease progression

10 Oct 2011

Popular colorectal cancer drug may cause permanent nerve damage

10 Oct 2011

HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases - learning from each other

22 Sep 2011

September marks Bone Marrow Donor Awareness Month

19 Sep 2011

Blocking cholesterol in brain cancer cells may offer new strategy to fight deadly glioblastomas

Blocking cholesterol in brain cancer cells may offer new strategy to fight deadly glioblastomas

16 Sep 2011

South African Lymphoma Media Awareness Breakfast, a resounding success

South African Lymphoma Media Awareness Breakfast, a resounding success

15 Sep 2011

Survey shows decline in condom use among South African youth

Survey shows decline in condom use among South African youth

15 Sep 2011

Heart & Stroke Foundation awards platinum seal to Willowton Group

Heart & Stroke Foundation awards platinum seal to Willowton Group

14 Sep 2011

Menthol's unwelcome soothing effects

Menthol's unwelcome soothing effects

13 Sep 2011

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

13 Sep 2011

Researchers find hormone that predicts premature death in kidney patients

Researchers find hormone that predicts premature death in kidney patients

12 Sep 2011

Reputed to be a first: Black child diagnosed with progeria

9 Sep 2011

Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights

Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights

8 Sep 2011

We're being ripped off?

We're being ripped off?

7 Sep 2011

Hear about Al-Anon and its work

Hear about Al-Anon and its work

7 Sep 2011

Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks

Mural cells from saphenous vein could have long-term benefits in heart attacks

6 Sep 2011

Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention

Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention

5 Sep 2011

National Research Foundation honours Prof Makgoba

National Research Foundation honours Prof Makgoba

5 Sep 2011

(Image: Wikimedia Commons)

FDA approves first and only therapeutic drug for ALK-positive lung cancer

5 Sep 2011

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

Enrique Rivero 26 Aug 2011

Scientist finds altered cerebellar functions in those with Down syndrome

Scientist finds altered cerebellar functions in those with Down syndrome

26 Aug 2011

SA's HIV infections; death rate falls

SA's HIV infections; death rate falls

26 Aug 2011

Trendy young Kenyans reckon free sex is back, thanks to ARVs

Trendy young Kenyans reckon free sex is back, thanks to ARVs

24 Aug 2011

Heart disease... Get tested!

Heart disease... Get tested!

18 Aug 2011

HIV/AIDS: Drop in global spending concerns activists, UNAIDS

HIV/AIDS: Drop in global spending concerns activists, UNAIDS

18 Aug 2011

Provinces spend just R83,8 billion

18 Aug 2011

Immunogene therapy combined with standard treatment is safe for patients with brain tumors

Immunogene therapy combined with standard treatment is safe for patients with brain tumors

17 Aug 2011

Leading cardiac treatment at Life Vincent Pallotti

Leading cardiac treatment at Life Vincent Pallotti

16 Aug 2011

New cancer imaging technique uses vitamin C to detect more aggressive tumours

New cancer imaging technique uses vitamin C to detect more aggressive tumours

16 Aug 2011

Prescribed minimum benefits - know your rights

Prescribed minimum benefits - know your rights

15 Aug 2011

HASA welcomes release of NHI green paper

HASA welcomes release of NHI green paper

15 Aug 2011

NHI costs will rise to R225 billion in 15 years

NHI costs will rise to R225 billion in 15 years

12 Aug 2011

Prevention education for women and girls has to be a priority

Prevention education for women and girls has to be a priority

12 Aug 2011

US study urges caution with lenalidomide dosage

US study urges caution with lenalidomide dosage

12 Aug 2011

World Lymphoma Awareness Day

World Lymphoma Awareness Day

12 Aug 2011

Medical schemes need to help shift focus back to primary level healthcare

Medical schemes need to help shift focus back to primary level healthcare

11 Aug 2011

Leukaemia tumours destroyed in gene therapy breakthrough

11 Aug 2011