Obesity in children becoming a worrying fact - The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA
[Ayesha Seedat] Obesity Week runs from 13 to 17 October 2008. Obesity is now recognised as a major public health problem in many countries like Australia, America, UK, Mexico, Brazil as well as South Africa. Worldwide statistics show that 22 million children under the age of five are overweight. 10 Oct 2008 15:38
Trial of 'polypill' to start
The much vaunted pill for all ills may be back on track. 7 Oct 2008 14:21
‘Emerging 8' set to join ‘Big 5' targeted cancer therapy blockbusters
[Dr. Tom Gray] Since the first approval of a targeted therapy for cancer just over ten years ago, targeted therapies have notably improved treatment outcomes in cancer, becoming the leading therapy class in the oncology market. 3 Oct 2008 06:14
Alcohol intake may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in women
Moderate alcohol consumption in women, but not in men, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. 2 Oct 2008 14:29
Statins keep the arteries young
Drugs given to heart patients to lower cholesterol may have an additional benefit - keeping their blood vessels feeling younger. 29 Sep 2008 13:50
World Heart Day 2008 - Know your risk! - The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA
By the year 2025 it is estimated that more than 1.5 billion people, or nearly one in three adults over the age of 25, will have high blood pressure. It is one of the biggest single risk factors for heart disease and stroke, the world's number one killer. 25 Sep 2008 17:57
Fish oil doesn't improve cognitive function in the elderly
Fish oil supplements don't help the elderly think better. 16 Sep 2008 09:40
Broccoli may help to protect against serious lung damage
A substance found in broccoli may reduce lung damage in people with chronic obstructive airways disease. 14 Sep 2008 10:55
The underdevelopment of a specific brain region may cause schizophrenia
The underdevelopment of a specific region in the brain may lead to schizophrenia in individuals, research released today, has found. 11 Sep 2008 08:22
Wally on the road to full recovery - The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA
Waldemar Katze, affectionately known as Wally to the many South Africans who followed his story in the build-up to the world's first-ever live television broadcast of open heart surgery, is on the road to making a full recovery. 8 Sep 2008 20:03
Vitamin staves off old-age memory loss
A vitamin found in meat, fish and milk may help stave off memory loss in old age, a study has suggested. 9 Sep 2008 12:20
Exercise blunts effect of obesity gene
Vigorous physical activity could blunt the effects of a common gene linked to obesity, claim US researchers. 9 Sep 2008 12:16
Type 2 diabetes linked to low testosterone in young men
Young men with type 2 diabetes have low levels of testosterone, leaving them at risk for infertility, atherosclerosis, and other health problems. 8 Sep 2008 10:39
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