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More health symptoms reported near 'fracking' natural gas extraction

A Yale-led study has found a greater prevalence of health symptoms reported among residents living close to natural gas wells, including those drilled by hydraulic fracturing.

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Novel interaction in cell reprogramming discovered

Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and reprogrammed cells promise to be the key for regenerative medicine in the coming years. New research has demonstrated an important regulation between two genes, Nanog and ß-catenin, in mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs).

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Sitting is the new smoking

Lucy Le Roux

Though sitting may seem harmless, research shows that if you have a desk job, you could have twice the risk of cardiovascular disease than people with jobs that require standing or moving around for most of the day.

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Cardiology
Using antibiotics to help heart problems
A research team from the University of Bristol is looking at whether an antibiotic has the potential to prevent or treat irregular heartbeats brought on by other medicines, thanks to a grant from national charity Heart Research UK. read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
'I am the voice of lymphoma' campaign for World Lymphoma Awareness Day
To mark the 11th anniversary of World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) on 15 September 2014, Be Cancer Aware will yet again be putting lymphoma on the South African map through its 'I am the voice of lymphoma' campaign. read more>>
Medical Technology
Stellenbosch University gets first X-ray microscopy scanner in Africa
X-ray computed tomography (CT), also called X-ray microscopy, is a non-destructive technique for visualising interior features within solid objects and for obtaining digital information on their 3-D geometries and properties. The first nanoCT scanner in Africa will be officially launched during a cocktail event on 15 September 2014 at Stellenbosch University's Central Analytical Facilities. [video] read more>>
Mental health
Flux Trends presents 'Digital Burnout'
Flux Trends will present 'Digital Burnout: the invisible threat that's about to hit businesses', in Johannesburg and Cape Town in October 2014. read more>>
Neurology
Brain structure could predict risky behavior

Karen N. Peart

Some people avoid risks at all costs, while others will put their wealth, health, and safety at risk without a thought. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that the volume of the parietal cortex in the brain could predict where people fall on the risk-taking spectrum. read more>>
Nutrition
IAB objects to Department of Health's attempt to limit commercial speech
The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa (IAB) has made its submissions to the Department of Health regarding the draft Regulations and Guidelines relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foods (r. 429). read more>>
Government
Disability levels rise to 7.5% of the population
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), 7.5% of South Africans have a disability. read more>>
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