Deadly bacterium hits Durban beaches

A deadly bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus, regarded as one of the most deadly pathogens that occur in the ocean has been found of Durban beach and IOL says that a Durban doctor who contracted the bacteria is lucky to be alive. 9 Feb 2012 07:14

Zuma lauds Chaka Chaka - Africa's first WEF Crystal Award winner

President Jacob Zuma has today, 26 January 2012, on behalf of all South Africans, congratulated Ms Yvonne Chaka Chaka on being the first African woman to receive the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award. 26 Jan 2012 13:33

Gauteng govt 'committed to correct spending of public funds'

The Gauteng Provincial Government says it has put in place measures to ensure the correct spending of public monies. "We are committed to a clean audit. We are committed to spending resources in a manner we can account for," Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said yesterday, 23 January 2012. 24 Jan 2012 10:17

Social workers seek ill breadwinners

Mpumalanga's social development department has assigned social workers to identify impoverished families whose breadwinners are too sick to work. 18 Jan 2012 13:09

Are we compromising our children's health?

[Dr Craig Nossel] A decline in physical activity and physical education, as well as poor eating habits and increased sedentary time are leading to a significant increase in childhood obesity on one hand and stunted growth on the other. If not addressed now, the incidence of lifestyle diseases is likely to rise dramatically in the future. 18 Jan 2012 12:56

Lexus signals fresh direction with new sports car

DETROIT: Toyota's luxury Lexus brand revealed its fresh style plans with the introduction of a sexy new hybrid sports car concept at the Detroit auto show. 16 Jan 2012 08:35

Diabetes takes a heavy economic and educational toll on young patients

[Michael Greenwood] While the health implications of diabetes are well understood, new research led by the Yale School of Public Health finds that the disease also comes with high non-medical costs for young patients in the form of lost education and future earnings potential. The study is published in the journal Health Affairs. 10 Jan 2012 11:42

MEC welcomes healthcare interns

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has appealed to community healthcare interns, who are to be deployed in the province, to give their patients the respect and dignity they deserve. 9 Jan 2012 08:13

French diet guru urges students be graded on weight

PARIS, FRANCE: France's top diet guru Pierre Dukan is urging the government to grade students on their weight in a bid to curb growing obesity. 5 Jan 2012 12:33

Risk of waterborne diseases grows in rural areas of Zimbabwe

Mhondoro is a farm settlement about 45km southwest of the Zimbabwean capital Harare. Two children, two-year-old twins, splash about in a pool of greenish water close to their mother's hut. 4 Jan 2012 06:52

Motorists urged to be safe as death toll mounts

The death toll on South Africa's roads since the beginning of the festive season has reached over 700, authorities said. The Road Traffic Management Cooperation said the national preliminary stats showed that a total of 710 people were killed in 592 crashes since the beginning of December. 21 Dec 2011 14:01

brandhouse Drive Dry is back with a new provocative campaign

Last year's provocative brandhouse Drive Dry campaign, which came to be known as "Papa wag vir jou", got South Africans talking and convinced many to not drink and drive. Buoyed by the reception, the *2nd largest premium alcohol beverage company in South Africa, brandhouse, has launched a new hard hitting campaign for the 2011/2012 festive season that will catch the attention of consumers, making them aware of the potential consequences of drinking and driving. 21 Dec 2011 11:14

'Business Opportunities in Developing Healthcare in Africa' - KPMG panel discussion

A panel discussion on 'Business Opportunities in Developing Healthcare in Africa' will be hosted by KPMG on 18 January 2012 at its Parktown offices. 19 Dec 2011 08:01