The impact of HIV/AIDS on business

Increasingly, businesses are becoming aware of the impact HIV/AIDS will have on their profitability; in some cases, it is an awareness that is long overdue. 27 Sep 2007 13:28

Banning alcohol advertising misses the point - and the objectives

[Justin McCarthy] There is no doubt that South Africa has an alcohol-abuse problem. Alcohol-related problems such as foetal alcohol syndrome, physical and emotional abuse, drunk driving, severe medical conditions and a raft of social side effects are significant health and social concerns. 18 May 2012 08:21

Food labelling legislation - not just about compliance

[Odette van der Haar] The requirements of the new 'food labelling' legislation presents an enormous opportunity for the advertising profession. 15 May 2012 09:12

Martina Nicholson Associates

Heart palpitations, dizziness, fainting spells … is it cause for concern?

Can heart palpitations, dizziness and fainting be a sign of a serious, underlying heart condition? 27 Sep 2008 13:58

Heart and Stroke Foundation SA

Shock statistics on heart disease and stroke in South Africa

Experts estimate the total direct and indirect costs of death and disability from heart disease and stroke to exceed R8 billion a year, says Marion Scher 4 Sep 2007 14:09

High blood pressure - the 'silent killer'

High blood pressure (BP) (or 'hypertension') is the abnormal high force of blood as it pushes against the walls of the arteries that becomes stiffer than normal. In more than 90% of patients the causes are unknown, although many hereditary and lifestyle factors play a role in its development. The latter include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and physical inactivity. 15 May 2012 10:10

CANSA condemns tobacco's marketing tactics

As World No Tobacco Day comes on 31 May 2012, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) condemns the tobacco industry's aggressive marketing, despite advertising restriction requirements in legislation, as smoking continues to be a challenge to public health. Help the association fight for a smoke-free environment by buying a sticker for R5 and wearing it on World No Tobacco Day. 25 May 2012 10:08

Adcock Ingram opens integrated manufacturing plant

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Adcock Ingram on Thursday, 3 May 2012, opened its newly upgraded Critical Care Factory in Aeroton, Gauteng, after spending R300 million on improving the facility. 4 May 2012 15:37

New class of medication to treat type 2 diabetes

Revised national guidelines for the treatment of type 2 diabetes will allow doctors to prescribe a new class of medication which avoids the side effects of weight gain and hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) associated with some of the conventional diabetes treatments. 23 May 2012 22:20

Health Intelligence

Health Intelligence gets the nod from industry leader

Marketing Analyst and Bizcommunity Chairman Chris Moerdyk has cited an excerpt from the just-unpacked May/June edition of Health Intelligence to reinforce his sceptical viewpoint on the new food advertising regulations. In line with Health Intelligence's publisher's stance, Moerdyk questions whether "obsessive bureaucrats" may be "throwing the baby out with the bathwater". Referred to as "some sort of oracle" by this high profile opinion leader, it's clear that Health Intelligence is the go-to source for those who recognise the importance of staying on top of breaking news in anti-aging, health, psychology and aesthetics. 14 May 2012 23:04

SA pharmaceutical industry extends to Africa

The SA pharmaceutical industry has not only weathered adversity in an unfavourable local trading environment, but is extending its reach to the rest of the continent. 16 Apr 2012 17:02

Absenteeism costing SA billions in lost production

Fin24 reports that high levels of absenteeism and sick leave are costing the South African economy about R3,9bn a year in lost production and that the average output per worker was just R574,92 a day. 16 May 2012 07:03

Kwazulu-Natal youth offered health bursaries

[Siboniso Ntuli] The provincial department of health in KwaZulu-Natal has offered bursaries to students from poor backgrounds, who want to take up their studies in the health field. 7 Aug 2008 06:18