Social media will pedal Liezel van der Westhuizen forward

Liezel van der Westhuizen, presenter of Expresso on SABC3, will enter the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour but she can only move forward on her custom-fitted techno-wonder bike with 'likes' from the company's Facebook page. For every 'like' recorded, 10 meters will be added to the distance van der Westhuizen is able to ride on race day. For every 10km she rides, Pick n Pay will donate one bicycle to the Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy. Read more >>

Soweto's outdoor eco-friendly gym applauded

[Zeenat Moorad] The 49M initiative on Monday, 5 March 2012, welcomed the installation of an eco-friendly gym launched in Soweto to encourage residents to live healthy lifestyles. Read more >>

Program allows instant assessment of heart murmurs

Stellenbosch-based Diacoustic Medical Devices has developed SensiCardiac, an auscultation-based computer-aided software program aimed to help doctors instantly establish whether a child's heart murmur is pathological or physiological, without having to refer the patient to a paediatric cardiologist. Read more >>

Research shows dyslexia not brain abnormality, can be overcome

New research has shown that there is no difference in the way children with dyslexia think while reading, when compared to children without reading difficulties. Edublox specialises in helping children with learning and reading problems overcome these difficulties. Read more >>

Molecular duo dictate weight and energy levels, Yale researchers find

[Bill Hathaway] Yale University researchers have discovered a key cellular mechanism that may help the brain control how much we eat, what we weigh, and how much energy we have. Read more >>

Report published to focus on healthcare in Africa

In preparation of the conference, Healthcare In Africa, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa on 6-7 March 2012, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), published the report The Future Of Healthcare In Africa, commissioned by Janssen Pharmaceutica NV. Read more >>

Fried food raises stroke risk in older women

WASHINGTON, USA: Older women who eat high amounts of the kind of fat found in fried foods and baked goods face a greater risk of stroke than women who eat lower fat diets, a US study suggested on Thursday, 1 March 2012. Read more >>

Motsoaledi resolute on banning alcohol ads

[Gabi Khumalo] Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is forging ahead with his campaign to ban alcohol advertisements. Read more >>

Motsoaledi starts health overhaul

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the government will be advertising 92 hospital CEO posts to correct the issue of wrong placements, wrong qualifications and wrong experience or level. Read more >>