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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

New study suggests that neurotransmitter might improve treatment of cancer

New study suggests that neurotransmitter might improve treatment of cancer

20 Dec 2011

Adcock still awaiting response from DoH on DPP issue

Adcock still awaiting response from DoH on DPP issue

Ray Faure 25 Nov 2011

Study to look at nerve cells in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Study to look at nerve cells in patients with Alzheimer's disease

23 Nov 2011

Mutant gene boosts melanoma risk

16 Nov 2011

Wits scientists working to neutralise HIV

14 Nov 2011

PMBs here to stay, court rules

PMBs here to stay, court rules

11 Nov 2011

Preventing pancreatic cell death in type 1 diabetes

Preventing pancreatic cell death in type 1 diabetes

Helen Dodson 11 Nov 2011

Gene test helps tailored treatment for cancer patients

9 Nov 2011

Woolworths' virtual store supports World Diabetes Day

8 Nov 2011

Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

4 Nov 2011

'Glow in the dark' brains aid tumour surgery

'Glow in the dark' brains aid tumour surgery

3 Nov 2011

Cancer Research UK launches trial of drug which could reduce blood supply to cancers

3 Nov 2011

Singing to nurse the sick - World Diabetes Day

Singing to nurse the sick - World Diabetes Day

2 Nov 2011

First patient receives novel gene therapy for type of blindness

First patient receives novel gene therapy for type of blindness

1 Nov 2011

Scientists make human blood protein from rice

Scientists make human blood protein from rice

1 Nov 2011

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

31 Oct 2011

Busting myths of psoriasis

27 Oct 2011

Largest study of causes of cancer in India begins

26 Oct 2011

Gene silencing paves way to new treatments for breast cancer

24 Oct 2011

Killing brain cancer stem cells

Killing brain cancer stem cells

Kim Irwin 21 Oct 2011

The cancer-saliva link

Rachel Champeau 21 Oct 2011

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

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Adcock still awaiting response from DoH on DPP issue

Adcock still awaiting response from DoH on DPP issue

Ray Faure 25 Nov 2011

Study to look at nerve cells in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Study to look at nerve cells in patients with Alzheimer's disease

23 Nov 2011

Mutant gene boosts melanoma risk

16 Nov 2011

Wits scientists working to neutralise HIV

14 Nov 2011

PMBs here to stay, court rules

PMBs here to stay, court rules

11 Nov 2011

Preventing pancreatic cell death in type 1 diabetes

Preventing pancreatic cell death in type 1 diabetes

Helen Dodson 11 Nov 2011

Gene test helps tailored treatment for cancer patients

9 Nov 2011

Woolworths' virtual store supports World Diabetes Day

8 Nov 2011

Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

4 Nov 2011

'Glow in the dark' brains aid tumour surgery

'Glow in the dark' brains aid tumour surgery

3 Nov 2011

Cancer Research UK launches trial of drug which could reduce blood supply to cancers

3 Nov 2011

Singing to nurse the sick - World Diabetes Day

Singing to nurse the sick - World Diabetes Day

2 Nov 2011

First patient receives novel gene therapy for type of blindness

First patient receives novel gene therapy for type of blindness

1 Nov 2011

Scientists make human blood protein from rice

Scientists make human blood protein from rice

1 Nov 2011

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

31 Oct 2011

Busting myths of psoriasis

27 Oct 2011

Largest study of causes of cancer in India begins

26 Oct 2011

Gene silencing paves way to new treatments for breast cancer

24 Oct 2011

Killing brain cancer stem cells

Killing brain cancer stem cells

Kim Irwin 21 Oct 2011

The cancer-saliva link

Rachel Champeau 21 Oct 2011

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