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Caesarean births: SA’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babiesPriya Soma-Pillay and Andre van Niekerk

Talking about HPV and cervical cancer

Talking about HPV and cervical cancer

4 Mar 2024

MomConnect celebrates 9 years of transforming maternal health and unveils new symptom-check feature

MomConnect celebrates 9 years of transforming maternal health and unveils new symptom-check feature

15 Sep 2023

A ladies guide to 'accessorising' for a financial future

A ladies guide to 'accessorising' for a financial future

Robin Farrell 21 Aug 2012

Natural birth - but not C-section - triggers brain boosting proteins

Natural birth - but not C-section - triggers brain boosting proteins

Karen N. Peart 8 Aug 2012

Controversial Down's syndrome test gets Swiss go-ahead

31 Jul 2012

Education key to improving breastfeeding rates

Education key to improving breastfeeding rates

12 Jul 2012

Blood test for pregnant women could predict risk of having dangerously small babies

Blood test for pregnant women could predict risk of having dangerously small babies

27 Jun 2012

KZN tackles maternal deaths

8 Jun 2012

A new method for picking the 'right' egg in IVF

A new method for picking the 'right' egg in IVF

Karen N. Peart 5 Jun 2012

US scientist claims to have found elusive G-spot

26 Apr 2012

Womb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

Womb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

10 Apr 2012

Women cannot rewind the 'biological clock'

Women cannot rewind the 'biological clock'

Karen N. Peart 10 Apr 2012

Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioral disorders in offspring

Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioral disorders in offspring

Karen N. Peart 20 Mar 2012

Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening

Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening

Karen N. Peart 7 Feb 2012

Back-street abortions on the rise, global report warns

19 Jan 2012

New research finds ideal number of embryos to implant during assisted conception

New research finds ideal number of embryos to implant during assisted conception

17 Jan 2012

Bilateral oophorectomy associated with low bone mineral density and arthritis

13 Dec 2011

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

31 Oct 2011

The link between natural killer cells and infertility

The link between natural killer cells and infertility

27 Oct 2011

Results of medication studies in top medical journals may be misleading to readers

Enrique Rivero 26 Aug 2011

Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioural disorders in kids

Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioural disorders in kids

Enrique Rivero 24 Aug 2011

NHI costs will rise to R225 billion in 15 years

NHI costs will rise to R225 billion in 15 years

12 Aug 2011

Better monitoring of blood pressure in pregnancy could reduce health risks for mother and baby

Better monitoring of blood pressure in pregnancy could reduce health risks for mother and baby

28 Jul 2011

Midwife burnout poses threat to reducing maternal mortality

22 Jun 2011

Childless HIV-positive couples given chance to realise the dream of safe conception

Childless HIV-positive couples given chance to realise the dream of safe conception

13 Apr 2011

Experts seek WHO nod for postpartum haemorrhage drug

1 Apr 2011

CDC releases updated STD treatment guidelines

CDC releases updated STD treatment guidelines

24 Mar 2011

Experts seek WHO nod for postpartum haemorrhage drug

Experts seek WHO nod for postpartum haemorrhage drug

17 Mar 2011

HPV home tests could improve cervical screening uptake

16 Mar 2011

Combining two peptide inhibitors might block tumour growth

Combining two peptide inhibitors might block tumour growth

15 Mar 2011

Bedside ultrasound becomes a reality

Bedside ultrasound becomes a reality

Karen N. Peart 11 Mar 2011

Ovarian cancer survival doubles in 30 years in UK

10 Mar 2011

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A ladies guide to 'accessorising' for a financial future

A ladies guide to 'accessorising' for a financial future

Robin Farrell 21 Aug 2012

Natural birth - but not C-section - triggers brain boosting proteins

Natural birth - but not C-section - triggers brain boosting proteins

Karen N. Peart 8 Aug 2012

Controversial Down's syndrome test gets Swiss go-ahead

31 Jul 2012

Education key to improving breastfeeding rates

Education key to improving breastfeeding rates

12 Jul 2012

Blood test for pregnant women could predict risk of having dangerously small babies

Blood test for pregnant women could predict risk of having dangerously small babies

27 Jun 2012

KZN tackles maternal deaths

8 Jun 2012

A new method for picking the 'right' egg in IVF

A new method for picking the 'right' egg in IVF

Karen N. Peart 5 Jun 2012

US scientist claims to have found elusive G-spot

26 Apr 2012

Womb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

Womb cancer deaths rise by a fifth in the last decade

10 Apr 2012

Women cannot rewind the 'biological clock'

Women cannot rewind the 'biological clock'

Karen N. Peart 10 Apr 2012

Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioral disorders in offspring

Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioral disorders in offspring

Karen N. Peart 20 Mar 2012

Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening

Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening

Karen N. Peart 7 Feb 2012

Back-street abortions on the rise, global report warns

19 Jan 2012

New research finds ideal number of embryos to implant during assisted conception

New research finds ideal number of embryos to implant during assisted conception

17 Jan 2012

Bilateral oophorectomy associated with low bone mineral density and arthritis

13 Dec 2011

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

Pill and pregnancy have biggest effects on ovarian cancer risk

31 Oct 2011

The link between natural killer cells and infertility

The link between natural killer cells and infertility

27 Oct 2011

Results of medication studies in top medical journals may be misleading to readers

Enrique Rivero 26 Aug 2011

Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioural disorders in kids

Extreme morning sickness could lead to lifelong emotional, behavioural disorders in kids

Enrique Rivero 24 Aug 2011

NHI costs will rise to R225 billion in 15 years

NHI costs will rise to R225 billion in 15 years

12 Aug 2011

Better monitoring of blood pressure in pregnancy could reduce health risks for mother and baby

Better monitoring of blood pressure in pregnancy could reduce health risks for mother and baby

28 Jul 2011

Midwife burnout poses threat to reducing maternal mortality

22 Jun 2011

Childless HIV-positive couples given chance to realise the dream of safe conception

Childless HIV-positive couples given chance to realise the dream of safe conception

13 Apr 2011

Experts seek WHO nod for postpartum haemorrhage drug

1 Apr 2011

CDC releases updated STD treatment guidelines

CDC releases updated STD treatment guidelines

24 Mar 2011

Experts seek WHO nod for postpartum haemorrhage drug

Experts seek WHO nod for postpartum haemorrhage drug

17 Mar 2011

HPV home tests could improve cervical screening uptake

16 Mar 2011

Combining two peptide inhibitors might block tumour growth

Combining two peptide inhibitors might block tumour growth

15 Mar 2011

Bedside ultrasound becomes a reality

Bedside ultrasound becomes a reality

Karen N. Peart 11 Mar 2011

Ovarian cancer survival doubles in 30 years in UK

10 Mar 2011

New research: Rectal specific microbicides can protect against HIV

New research: Rectal specific microbicides can protect against HIV

8 Mar 2011

Healthcare improvements rapidly embracing new IT in Africa

Healthcare improvements rapidly embracing new IT in Africa

7 Mar 2011

Third trimester amniotic fluid a reliable source of stem cells

Third trimester amniotic fluid a reliable source of stem cells

18 Feb 2011

Miracle boy born after new infertility therapy

Dr Ananya Mandal, MD 7 Feb 2011

Mothers who lose body fat before pregnancy improve health of children

3 Feb 2011

Easier access to emergency birth control increases STIs among teenagers

Easier access to emergency birth control increases STIs among teenagers

3 Feb 2011

Cervical cancer cream covered

Cervical cancer cream covered

2 Feb 2011

Pregnant women eating baked clay at risk of cancer, kidney damage and brain damage

Pregnant women eating baked clay at risk of cancer, kidney damage and brain damage

2 Feb 2011

Protection of pregnant women against malaria still inadequate

Protection of pregnant women against malaria still inadequate

26 Jan 2011

Oral contraceptives do not cause weight gain, says new study

Oral contraceptives do not cause weight gain, says new study

20 Jan 2011

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