Accidental find shows Vitamin C kills tuberculosis

PARIS, FRANCE: Scientists said on Tuesday, 21 May 2013, they had managed to kill lab-grown tuberculosis (TB) bacteria with good old Vitamin C, an "unexpected" discovery they hope will lead to better, cheaper drugs. 22 May 2013 16:21

Calls to leave inquiry to professionals

The long-awaited inquiry into the private health care industry will finally begin in the second half of the year, following the publication of the terms of reference by the competition commission. 24 May 2013 11:46

PPS shows confidence levels rising

SA's graduate professionals felt more confident of the country's prospects in the first quarter of this year‚ according to the latest PPS Graduate Professionals Confidence Index released on Thursday (23 May). 24 May 2013 11:10

Did Stone Age man have the answer to a healthy body shape?

Unilever scientists have recently released the results of a clinical study that suggests meals rich in nutrients and fibre inspired by our Palaeolithic ancestors are better at satisfying the appetite than a regular meal and could also help combat obesity and even type 2 diabetes. 20 May 2013 14:30

Get tested this International Thyroid Week

Thyroid disorders are some of the most frequent diseases in the world with about 1,6 billion people worldwide at risk. International Thyroid Week, 27 - 31 May 2013, is an initiative of Merck Serono in association with Thyroid Federation International that aims to bring to light the importance of having your thyroid checked regularly so as to correctly prevent and/or manage these disorders. 20 May 2013 13:52

Preventative mastectomies unnecessary for some at-risk women

As Angelina Jolie had the genetic mutation known as BRCA1, which although uncommon, does create an exceedingly high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, most women with genetic risks should discuss the matter fully with their doctors before following her step of a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. 21 May 2013 11:45

Netcare moans about competition probe

[Tamar Kahn] Private hospital group Netcare's chief executive Richard Friedland says he is disappointed that the Competition Commission's planned enquiry into the private healthcare sector will exclude the pharmaceutical sector. 21 May 2013 10:44

Crohn's Disease forms part of IBD month

As May is the month to highlight Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), pharmaceutical company, AbbVie wishes to create further awareness around one particular, debilitating IBD - Crohn's Disease. 21 May 2013 10:51

Sport nutrition products can contain banned substances

With 55 doping violations between April 2011 and June 2012 in South Africa, the trend is increasing according to recent statistics released by the SA Institute for Drug Free Sport. However, while some athletes use drugs to seek a competitive advantage, others including amateurs may inadvertently consume banned ingredients through sports nutrition products. 20 May 2013 16:00

SA's epilepsy-related deaths double

Epilepsy South Africa says the number of epilepsy-related deaths has doubled since 2004 and accuses the Department of Health of not taking the condition seriously. 17 May 2013 12:12

Rats, rats as big as bloomin' cats

City of Johannesburg spokesman Nthatisi Modingoane said the environmental directorate conducts rodent control blitzes regularly. 17 May 2013 10:43