One in five African doctors work outside Africa
Migration of doctors and nurses from Africa is a well known phenomenon

Live longer – it's easier than you think
[Kay-Tee Khaw (1), Nicholas Wareham (2), Sheila Bin] The combined impact of health behaviours and mortality in men and women in The EPIC-Norfolk Prospective Population Study shows moderation works.

Kenya: Hospitals treating hundreds in post-poll violence
Hospitals in areas affected by the post-election violence that rocked Kenya in the last week of December and early January have been treating hundreds of patients for injuries inflicted with machetes, arrows and spears, as well as gunshot wounds and burns.

Girls who eat with their families at mealtimes avoid eating disorders
A new study has found that teenage girls who eat meals with their families are more likely to avoid eating disorders such as bulimia.

Abnormal ECG in athletes may be sinister sign
An abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) in a young, highly trained athlete might be the first expression of underlying cardiomyopathy.

Statins a good idea for most diabetics
Statin therapy should be considered for all diabetics at risk of vascular events

Researchers shed light on genetic factors behind UK's biggest killer
Researchers investigating the biochemical characteristics behind several everyday diseases have discovered a new chromosomal region to be strongly associated with the bad cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, (LDL).

A wine a day keeps decay away
A class of chemicals in red wine grapes may significantly reduce the ability of bacteria to cause cavities, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

HD could attract ‘big pharma' investment
Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetically inherited, neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric disease that gives rise to progressive motor, cognitive and behavioural symptoms. The underlying pathology of HD involves degeneration of discrete sections of the brain, resulting in progressively worsening symptoms.

Research may improve prognosis and treatment of lung cancer
A group of scientists led by Professor Xavier Pares of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, has published a research on AKR1B10, an enzyme that is detected in large quantities only in lung cancers, particularly those caused by smoking.

Fatherhood may increase the risk of prostate cancer
Research by Danish scientists has found that fatherhood can increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer.

MALAWI: Government proposes mandatory HIV test for pregnant women
Malawi's government is planning to table a controversial bill in Parliament which would require pregnant women to undergo HIV testing.

South Africa: Solving HIV treatment bottlenecks
In the Mhlontlo District today, about 1,600 patients are receiving ARVs, with an average of about 60 new patients beginning ARV treatment each month.

Zimbabwe: Water shortages cause diarrhoea outbreak
A diarrhoea outbreak that has hit hundreds of people in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, is being attributed to a combination of factors, including a failure by the local city authority to provide clean water and collect refuse in residential areas.

Do you have a touch of ringing in the ears?
Do your ears ring after a loud concert? Well, nerves that sense touch in your face and neck may be behind the racket in your brain, University of Michigan researchers say.

Is cholesterol really Mr Evil?
If you're worried about high cholesterol levels and keeping heart-healthy as you get older, don't push aside bacon and eggs just yet. A new study says they might actually provide a benefit.

Stress causes whole body deterioration
Stress, to put it bluntly, can kill you, in fact. A study now reveals that stress causes deterioration in everything from your gums to your heart and can make you more susceptible to everything from the common cold to cancer.

Tracking down allergenic substances
At present, animal tests are the only way of determining whether a particular chemical can cause an allergic reaction.

Chinese scientists sequence first volunteer's genome
The Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) has sequenced the first Chinese volunteer's genome as part of a project to create a database of Asian genomes.

EHRs, the new frontier
Widespread adoption of electronic health records is expected over the next five years.

Industry news: Widespread adoption of electronic health records expected over the next 5 years - Datamonitor
Electronic health records (EHRs) will be the cornerstone of healthcare technology, critical to the modernization of today's healthcare systems.

Watchful waiting not ear tube implants best for ear infections
A new study suggests that children who typically receive an operation to insert ear tubes because of ear infections or fluid in the ear may not need it, according to clinical practice guidelines.