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. 20 Mar 2012 13:22

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. 19 Mar 2012 13:12

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. 19 Mar 2012 09:04

Food labelling laws could backfire

New food labelling laws could mean consumers are given less information about products, it was reported on Thursday. 15 Mar 2012 13:00

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. 14 Mar 2012 15:57

Gauteng premier to assess health care

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane is expected to visit health care facilities on Wednesday to assess levels of service delivery. She would visit Kliptown Clinic and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. 14 Mar 2012 11:11

Red meat boosts risk of dying young: study

WASHINGTON, USA: Eating a portion of processed red meat daily can boost a person's risk of dying young by up to 20%, said a long-running US study of more than 120,000 people released on Monday, 12 March 2012. 13 Mar 2012 12:46

Probe into school sex scandal almost complete

Five teachers, including a principal in a Limpopo school, continue to draw their salaries from the provincial department of education while doing nothing. 12 Mar 2012 12:55

Raw chicken bacteria on the rise in Europe: study

ROME, ITALY: A type of bacteria mostly found in raw chicken meat that can cause diarrhoea and fever is on the rise in the European Union, according to a report from European food safety agencies published on Thursday, 8 March 2012. 9 Mar 2012 16:53

Alcohol ads ban 'only under discussion'

There are no definite plans to ban alcohol adverts but all options to curb alcohol abuse are being considered, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Elizabeth Thabethe said on Thursday. 9 Mar 2012 10:20

Draft regulations on baby formula, foods published

The Department of Health has released draft regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children for public comment. 8 Mar 2012 15:21

US health authorities warn against 'inhalable caffeine'

WASHINGTON, USA: US health authorities on Tuesday, 6 March 2012, issued a warning to the maker of a new inhalable caffeine product sold in the United States and France, citing mislabeling and safety concerns. 7 Mar 2012 16:10

Nestlé announces research partnership with CSIR

[Zeenat Moorad] Earlier today, 6 March 2012, Nestlé announced a research partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a science council which reports to the minister of science and technology. 6 Mar 2012 15:12

Soweto's outdoor eco-friendly gym applauded

[Zeenat Moorad] The 49M initiative on Monday, 5 March 2012, welcomed the installation of an eco-friendly gym launched in Soweto to encourage residents to live healthy lifestyles. 6 Mar 2012 12:05