Two more year's support for Autism SA

Autism South Africa will receive two more year's support from leading baby and toy products retailer, Toys R Us. The funding will go towards the organisation's education outreach programmes in the provinces. Read more >>

Coming soon: Corporate Sustainability in Africa 2012

As a rapidly rising global population and growing prosperity put increasingly unsustainable pressures on resources, the Corporate Sustainability in Africa 2012 conference in Johannesburg in May will aim to find answers to questions as to how we will meet the challenges facing us. Read more >>

Gauteng hospitals to clear all debt by June

The Gauteng Department of Health has developed a plan to clear all of its debt by the end of June this year, the department said in a statement on Sunday, 18 March 2012. Read more >>

Yale research offers new way to see inside solids

[Eric Gershon] Researchers at Yale University have developed a new way of seeing inside solid objects, including animal bones and tissues, potentially opening a vast array of dense materials to a new type of detailed internal inspection. Read more >>

Rats as good at decision-making as humans

WASHINGTON, US: Rats are smart, that's a well known fact. But US researchers said on Tuesday a series of tests have shown they may be just as good as humans at juggling information in order to make the best decision. Read more >>

CANSA's stamp of approval on new Russell Hobbs steamer

Russell Hobbs's new Food Steamer has qualified for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) Seal of Recognition (CSOR) as a CANSA Smart Choice, a first in the food preparation category. Steamers have also been donated to all the CANSA Care Homes across the country to promote steaming as a smart choice of food preparation for cancer patients. Read more >>

Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioral disorders in offspring

[Karen N. Peart] Exposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affects the brain development of offspring, potentially leading to hyperactivity, Yale School of Medicine researchers have determined. Read more >>

Cancer genes differ in different parts of a tumour

Taking a sample from just one part of a tumour may not give a full picture of its 'genetic landscape', according to a landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week. Read more >>

Guard against winter colds and flu

Days are getting colder and the nights longer - yes, winter is on its way. It's also cough-and-sniffle season for the unwary. "Don't get caught," says PharmaChoice spokesperson, pharmacist Liezl van Tonder. She offers essential flu facts to get you through the season without coming down with a cold or flu. Read more >>

Coke, Pepsi to drop level of 'cancer' chemical

WASHINGTON, USA: Coca-Cola and Pepsi late last week said they have lowered levels of a chemical in caramel colouring to comply with a California law, but insisted the drinks pose no health risks and recipes will not change. Read more >>

New TB drug trial launches

WASHINGTON, DC, USA: In an effort to stem the tide of tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant TB around the world, TB Alliance today, 19 March 2012, announced that it has launched a first-of-its-kind Phase II clinical trial to test a novel drug combination - in both patients who have TB, and those who have multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). Read more >>

Dutch recommend removal of PIP implants done before 2001

THE HAGUE: Dutch health authorities on Thursday recommended the removal of breast implants manufactured by French company Poly Implant Prothese that were done before 2001. Read more >>

Traffic officials to be out in full force this Easter

Traffic officials will be out in full force across the country to ensure that the high accident rate normally associated with the Easter long Weekend is minimised. Read more >>

Food labelling laws could backfire

New food labelling laws could mean consumers are given less information about products, it was reported on Thursday. Read more >>

Travelling? Make sure you have insurance

[Hanri Pretorius] When you're planning an overseas holiday, insurance is usually the last thing on your mind: but travelling without proper insurance can leave you and your family destitute if anything happens. Read more >>