Ciro's support for PinkDrive proves successful

Ciro partnered with Protea Hotels to supply a range of coffee products to prepare espresso-based hot and cold beverages served to guests who attended a series of 'High Coffee' events countrywide, in support of the PinkDrive in October 2011. 16 Nov 2011 10:09

Wits scientists working to neutralise HIV

Professor Caroline Tiemessen is attempting to understand why some individuals - referred to as elite controllers - are able to be HIV infected, but successfully suppress virus replication to undetectable levels. This is according to a report published on allAfrica.com. 14 Nov 2011 13:18

Rape Crisis faces closure

The Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust might have to close some of its services due to a lack of funding, The New Age reports. Having been established in 1976, the non-profit organisation runs three centres in Cape Town, assisting more than 2500 rape survivors per year and is the oldest centre for rape counselling in the country. 11 Nov 2011 09:22

Non-communicable diseases: Africa must 'spend a lot more'

BERLIN, GERMANY: According to scidev.net, Olive Shisana, CEO of the South African Human Sciences Research Council, said at the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany that infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, are expected to decline while non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, will increase in Africa over the coming decades. 4 Nov 2011 11:47

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

Taking the Pill for 10 years can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by almost half (45%), new research part-funded by Cancer Research UK shows. 31 Oct 2011 13:55

The link between natural killer cells and infertility

More and more women experiencing frequent miscarriages are learning of natural killer (NK) cells as the potential culprits behind their inability to achieve an ongoing pregnancy. And while killer cells are in fact our protectors against various infections and diseases such as cancer, they are being pinpointed in medical circles as a potential cause of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with increasing regularity. 27 Oct 2011 16:35

Gene silencing paves way to new treatments for breast cancer

Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered that switching off a gene called CERT makes breast cancer cells more sensitive to a range of drugs. The research is published in the Journal of Pathology. 24 Oct 2011 10:50

Comparing apples with pears - the SA pharmaceutical market is not the same as the US one!

[Alexis Apostolidis] A recent report by the American Federal Trade Commission ("FTC", the equivalent to South Africa's competition authorities) on the short and long-term effects of authorised generics sparked an article in the Business Report on Friday, 14 October- "Delay in generics robbing SA's sick". An authorised generic is an approved brand name drug marketed as a generic. 20 Oct 2011 09:19

GPs can help identify female domestic violence victims

A Lancet study shows how general practice can substantially improve care for women experiencing domestic violence. 19 Oct 2011 08:36

Positively pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to recent health statistics for South Africa*, 1 in every 29 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer; the good news is that if it's detected early, there is an excellent chance of recovery. 19 Oct 2011 08:10

New therapies offer real hope in fight against cancer

September was Leukaemia Awareness Month and, with clinical haematology units around the country struggling to handle the growing number of people affected by the disease, raising public awareness seems more important than ever. Hence, even though Leukaemia Awareness Month has now passed, here are some facts and information on this form of cancer. 19 Oct 2011 08:02

Ciro coffee launches Pink Drive for breast cancer

Ciro has partnered The Pink Drive and Protea Hotels to bring about a series of "High Coffee" events, held between 13 and 26 October, 2011, with the aim of raising both awareness of and raising funds for breast cancer. 14 Oct 2011 09:09

Wear a bra-celet in support of fighting breast cancer

Premier of the Western Cape Helen Zille has pledged her support to the Women's Health and Maidenform Bra-celet Breast Cancer Initiative. The Bra-celet is a hot pink accessory that aims to become a symbol of solidarity in the fight against breast cancer. 11 Oct 2011 09:21

CT to host conference on sexual violence against women

Sexual violence against women remains endemic in South Africa and in many other parts of the world impacting on the health and well-being of survivors, their families, communities and society. World leaders in sexual violence research will convene from 10-13 October 2011 at the Vineyard Boutique Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town for the second international conference of the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI). 7 Oct 2011 08:11