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SA firms urged to tackle indoor air qualityLynne Kuter

Admire Dube, associate professor of pharmacy, University of the Western Cape

Using nanomedicine to fight TB

Nicklaus Kruger 6 Dec 2019

What we've learnt from building Africa's biggest genome library

Deepti Gurdasani, Ayesha Motala, Pontiano Kaleebu & Segun Fatumo 4 Dec 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

New approach to treating cystic fibrosis

3 Dec 2019

Low blood pressure may cause problems for many older people.

Low blood pressure could be a culprit in dementia, studies suggest

Kenneth McLeod 2 Dec 2019

Join the modern workplace with Microsoft Office 365 and Tarsus on Demand

Join the modern workplace with Microsoft Office 365 and Tarsus on Demand

Microsoft 2 Dec 2019

Enhance your wellbeing with DR+SWISS

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OnPoint PR 28 Nov 2019

The use of HIV-positive organs is now a well-established practice in South Africa. Shutterstock

HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks

Elmi Muller 27 Nov 2019

Associate Professor Amrita Pande

Global fertility industry reaffirms pre-existing inequalities

25 Nov 2019

Dr Emma Allott,

New research shows how statins may cut risk of lethal prostate cancer

22 Nov 2019

There is growing awareness of the negative impact of ‘parachute research’. Shutterstock

Lack of equity and diversity still plague global health research

Madhukar Pai 22 Nov 2019

Clinical trials underway for adult TB vaccine

Clinical trials underway for adult TB vaccine

21 Nov 2019

Cladogelonium madagascariense, more commonly known as tsontso in Madagascar. Tianarilalaina Tantely, Andriamampianina

The anti-inflammatory properties of Madagascar's Tsontso plant

Tianarilalaina Tantely, Andriamampianina 21 Nov 2019

A lack of research is affecting the choices women make during pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for their baby. Monkey Business Images/ Shutterstock

Research into pregnancy, birth and infant care are historically underfunded - and women are paying the price

Amy Brown 20 Nov 2019

Antibiotic resistance could claim 10-million lives a year by 2050

Robin Green 18 Nov 2019

Mobile instant messaging platforms are used by many health professionals to share information and professional experiences. Shutterstock

How WhatsApp groups support Nigeria's nurse graduates

Ademola Johnson Ajuwon & Christoph Pimmer 14 Nov 2019

Dr Nathaniel Mofolo, Dr Rita Nathan and Dr Mojalefa Maseloa. Photo: Leonie Bolleurs

Costly, lengthy, and safe process before drugs hit the shelves

13 Nov 2019

Genome sequencing reveals new HIV strain

7 Nov 2019

Shutterstock/Lightspring

Advances in anti-ageing research: how chemistry could hold the key to better health

Lizzy Ostler 6 Nov 2019

Corporations misused evidence to manipulate health policy. Shutterstock

How business misrepresented evidence: the South African sugar tax story

Gary Fooks, Gary Sacks, Graham Box & Simon Williams 1 Nov 2019

Digitising Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Digitising Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

1 Nov 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Potential diagnostic tool, treatment for Parkinson's disease

30 Oct 2019

New TB vaccine shows promise

New TB vaccine shows promise

29 Oct 2019

Cadaver-based teaching prepares students intellectually and emotionally to deal with the challenges they will face in their health sciences careers. Dr Tobias Houlton

Health professionals and cadavers: the quest for an ethical approach

Brendon Kurt Billings & Beverley Kramer 29 Oct 2019

Quarter century study on ageing in South Africa offers new perspectives

Kathleen Kahn & Stephen Tollman 17 Oct 2019

Genetic studies need to be more diverse.

Most genetic studies use only white participants - this will lead to greater health inequality

Karoline Kuchenbaecker Evangelos Vassos & Roseann Peterson 16 Oct 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Study sheds new light on barriers to a cure for HIV

16 Oct 2019

Long live... you! Healthy habits that could add years to your life

Long live... you! Healthy habits that could add years to your life

Irvine Partners 14 Oct 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

First-line treatment for epileptic seizures ineffective - new study

11 Oct 2019

The lack diagnostic laboratory systems exacerbates antibiotic resistance in Africa. Shutterstock

Antibiotic resistance: why tests are key to arresting the trend

Cédric Yansouni, Matthew P Cheng 4 Oct 2019

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Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019

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Admire Dube, associate professor of pharmacy, University of the Western Cape

Using nanomedicine to fight TB

Nicklaus Kruger 6 Dec 2019

What we've learnt from building Africa's biggest genome library

Deepti Gurdasani, Ayesha Motala, Pontiano Kaleebu & Segun Fatumo 4 Dec 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

New approach to treating cystic fibrosis

3 Dec 2019

Low blood pressure may cause problems for many older people.

Low blood pressure could be a culprit in dementia, studies suggest

Kenneth McLeod 2 Dec 2019

Join the modern workplace with Microsoft Office 365 and Tarsus on Demand

Join the modern workplace with Microsoft Office 365 and Tarsus on Demand

Microsoft 2 Dec 2019

Enhance your wellbeing with DR+SWISS

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OnPoint PR 28 Nov 2019

The use of HIV-positive organs is now a well-established practice in South Africa. Shutterstock

HIV factor in kidney transplants: research sheds new light on risks

Elmi Muller 27 Nov 2019

Associate Professor Amrita Pande

Global fertility industry reaffirms pre-existing inequalities

25 Nov 2019

Dr Emma Allott,

New research shows how statins may cut risk of lethal prostate cancer

22 Nov 2019

There is growing awareness of the negative impact of ‘parachute research’. Shutterstock

Lack of equity and diversity still plague global health research

Madhukar Pai 22 Nov 2019

Clinical trials underway for adult TB vaccine

Clinical trials underway for adult TB vaccine

21 Nov 2019

Cladogelonium madagascariense, more commonly known as tsontso in Madagascar. Tianarilalaina Tantely, Andriamampianina

The anti-inflammatory properties of Madagascar's Tsontso plant

Tianarilalaina Tantely, Andriamampianina 21 Nov 2019

A lack of research is affecting the choices women make during pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for their baby. Monkey Business Images/ Shutterstock

Research into pregnancy, birth and infant care are historically underfunded - and women are paying the price

Amy Brown 20 Nov 2019

Antibiotic resistance could claim 10-million lives a year by 2050

Robin Green 18 Nov 2019

Mobile instant messaging platforms are used by many health professionals to share information and professional experiences. Shutterstock

How WhatsApp groups support Nigeria's nurse graduates

Ademola Johnson Ajuwon & Christoph Pimmer 14 Nov 2019

Dr Nathaniel Mofolo, Dr Rita Nathan and Dr Mojalefa Maseloa. Photo: Leonie Bolleurs

Costly, lengthy, and safe process before drugs hit the shelves

13 Nov 2019

Genome sequencing reveals new HIV strain

7 Nov 2019

Shutterstock/Lightspring

Advances in anti-ageing research: how chemistry could hold the key to better health

Lizzy Ostler 6 Nov 2019

Corporations misused evidence to manipulate health policy. Shutterstock

How business misrepresented evidence: the South African sugar tax story

Gary Fooks, Gary Sacks, Graham Box & Simon Williams 1 Nov 2019

Digitising Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Digitising Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

1 Nov 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Potential diagnostic tool, treatment for Parkinson's disease

30 Oct 2019

New TB vaccine shows promise

New TB vaccine shows promise

29 Oct 2019

Cadaver-based teaching prepares students intellectually and emotionally to deal with the challenges they will face in their health sciences careers. Dr Tobias Houlton

Health professionals and cadavers: the quest for an ethical approach

Brendon Kurt Billings & Beverley Kramer 29 Oct 2019

Quarter century study on ageing in South Africa offers new perspectives

Kathleen Kahn & Stephen Tollman 17 Oct 2019

Genetic studies need to be more diverse.

Most genetic studies use only white participants - this will lead to greater health inequality

Karoline Kuchenbaecker Evangelos Vassos & Roseann Peterson 16 Oct 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Study sheds new light on barriers to a cure for HIV

16 Oct 2019

Long live... you! Healthy habits that could add years to your life

Long live... you! Healthy habits that could add years to your life

Irvine Partners 14 Oct 2019

Image source: Getty/Gallo

First-line treatment for epileptic seizures ineffective - new study

11 Oct 2019

The lack diagnostic laboratory systems exacerbates antibiotic resistance in Africa. Shutterstock

Antibiotic resistance: why tests are key to arresting the trend

Cédric Yansouni, Matthew P Cheng 4 Oct 2019

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

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Researchers have evidence of another method that bacteria use to avoid antibiotics. Sirirat/Shutterstock

Researchers have directly proven that bacteria can change shape inside humans to avoid antibiotics

Katarzyna Mickiewicz 1 Oct 2019

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A health worker spreading disinfectant at a health checkpoint in Goma, DRC. Patricia Martinez/EPA-EFE

Ebola survivors can pass on the virus: we're trying to understand what role sex plays

Andrew L Webb, Brayden G Schindell, Jason Kindrachuk & Jia B Kangbai 27 Sep 2019

Drinking during pregnancy is harmful and can lead to foetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Shutterstock

Why alcohol remains a big threat to unborn babies in South Africa

Babatope O Adebiyi, Anna-Marie Beytell, Ferdinand C Mukumbang & Lizahn G Cloete 25 Sep 2019

Professor Glenda Gray, president of the South African Medical Research Council. Photo: South African Medical Research Council

Hope for HIV vaccine being tested in South Africa

Elsabé Brits 23 Sep 2019

A woman and baby on a bicycle taxi in Salima, Malawi. Some Malawian men are becoming more involved in childcare. EPA-EFE

Malawi study highlights the importance of men in childcare and nutrition

19 Sep 2019

The oral polio vaccine is most commonly used in the developing world, despite one big problem.
CDC/Alan Janssen, MSPH, CC BY

A newly designed vaccine may help stamp out remaining polio cases worldwide

Patricia L Foster 18 Sep 2019

Concussion can cause serious damage if it’s not properly diagnosed and treated. Dziurek/Shutterstock/Editorial use only

Eye-tracking can help diagnose concussion, but it's under-utilised

Nadja Snegireva 6 Sep 2019

Mandi Fine, CEO of F/NE Group Global.

#WomensMonth: Generic business lessons for the 21st Century from healthcare advertising

Leigh Andrews 20 Aug 2019

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Antimalarials less effective in malnourished children

16 Aug 2019

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