Discovery, clients target lawyers for alleged overcharging

An accident victim and his wife launched a court application last week to have personal injury lawyer Ronald Bobroff and his son Darren Bobroff struck off the roll. Read more >>

Toy 4 Toy campaign launched this week

The annual Checkers/Shoprite Toy 4 Toy campaign opened on Monday, 12 November at the group's retail outlets around the country and runs until Friday, 7 December 2012. Read more >>

Media men - challenge to grow moustaches

In the month of November, media men are encouraged to grow their moustaches in support of Movember - a campaign that aims to raise awareness of testicular and prostate cancer. They have been set the challenge of raising R50,000. Read more >>

Call for global monitoring of infectious diseases in dogs and cats

Most emerging infectious diseases of humans come from animals. International health agencies monitor these diseases, but they do so only for humans and livestock, not for companion dogs and cats. A new study recommends a global system is needed to monitor infectious diseases of companion dogs and cats. Read more >>

Eight tips to buying medical aid

[Mark Arnold] Buying medical cover can be complex and daunting and many consumers turn to brokers to help them choose the right benefits and plan. Here some key questions to ask your broker before you sign on the dotted line. Read more >>

Study will help our genetic understanding of dangerous new viruses

Scientists studying the genes and proteins of human cells infected with a common cold virus have identified a new gene identification technique that could increase the genetic information we hold on animals by around 70 to 80%. The findings, published in Nature Methods, could revolutionise our understanding of animal genetics and disease, and improve our knowledge of dangerous viruses such as SARS that jump the species barrier from animals to humans. Read more >>

The way to get back in service

Are you one of the 60% of men over 40 who suffers from erectile dysfunction (ED)? Do you fall into the 30% of men with ED for whom medication does not work? Read more >>

Early treatment sparks striking brain changes in autism

When given early treatment, children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) made significant improvements in behavior, communication, and most strikingly, brain function, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a new study. Read more >>

Researchers probe differences between odd beliefs and delusions

[Shane Seger] Beliefs that are bizarre, baffling and seemingly unsupported by evidence are referred to as delusions and are a hallmark of the most severe mental illnesses. Yet, it is possible to hold perfectly sane beliefs that others might regard as irrational. New brain imaging data suggests that while odd beliefs and delusions may exist on a continuum, the extent to which a belief evokes stress could be a crucial distinction. Read more >>

Prune your bad habits by eating properly

[Sally-Ann Creed] It's a fact of life: your digestive system will for the most part dictate your quality of life. After all, you literally become what you eat, digest and assimilate (or don't eliminate) so problems with the digestive system will significantly affect you. Read more >>

'Ethical tariffs' could be detrimental to SA healthcare

[Neil Kirby] Plans by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) to impose a standard list of prices that doctors and dentists may charge could do more harm than good, potentially forcing the closure of some medical and dental practices. Read more >>

Doctors without Border on first US mission

NEW YORK, USA: The group Doctors Without Borders has aided victims of war and disease in countries like Sudan, Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more >>

Olympus makes US$100m first-half profit

TOKYO, JAPAN: Olympus said on Monday (12 November) it had swung to a US$100 million first-half profit, reversing earlier losses, as the camera and medical equipment maker moves on after an embarrassing accounting scandal. Read more >>