Protea Hotels say that time out of work feeds productivity -
Total MediaHolidays are vital for hardworking professionals to re-charge their batteries, according to Protea Hotels.
Kenya: Food shortages threaten adherence to antiretroviralsMakueni District Hospital in eastern Kenya has recorded a significant drop in the weight of several of its HIV-positive patients in the past three months, which nutritionists ascribe to severe food shortages across much of the country.
New hope for eradication of rabies in AfricaMost of the rabies virus circulating in dogs in western and central Africa comes from a common ancestor introduced to the continent around 200 years ago, probably by European colonialists.
Uganda: Scores dead as meningitis outbreak strikesAt least 35 people have died in a meningitis epidemic that has hit several districts in western and north-western Uganda over the past two weeks, a health ministry official said.
Cholera spreads to rural areas in ZimbabweA shift in focus from urban to rural areas will make the cholera epidemic much harder to control.
Topical microbicide protects against genital herpesA topical microbicide that silences two genes can safely protect against genital herpes infection for as long as one week, according to a joint study by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and Harvard Medical School.
New warning on bird flu in ChinaAuthorities fear an upsurge in bird flu cases in China in the next month or two.
Nigeria: Cholera kills 27 in EbonyiAt least 27 children have died and several others have been hospitalised following a cholera outbreak in Ebonyi State in southeastern Nigeria, according to officials with the Health and Environment Ministry.
Will we be able to take the malaria card test?Small disposable cards could serve as malaria tests for developing countries.
Just one cell can hold memoriesJust one brain cell is capable of holding fleeting memories vital for our everyday life, according to US scientists.
Viagra may protect the heart from effects of high blood pressureResearch in animals suggests that sildenafil increases the effect of a protein that protects the heart.
Accupuncture relieves headachesAccupuncture relieves headaches, but so do needles that are not at the traditional energy points.
Newly discovered genes provide a clue to childhood obesityScientists have found three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity.
Asian heart disease gene foundA gene mutation that almost guarantees heart disease is carried by 60 million people, according to new research.
Intel Recognised for its leadership in telemedicine technology -
Intel South and Sub Saharan AfricaIntel Corporation wins ‘2008 Nigerian Telemedicine Entrepreneurial Company' award by Frost & Sullivan.
SAS brings hosted drug development analytics solution to small and midsize businesses -
Anti-ClockwiseSAS Solutions OnDemand: Drug Development offers hosted solution for managing, analysing and reviewing clinical trials data
Stay calm to prevent dementiaPeople who are laid back are less likely to develop dementia in old age, a new study says.
Smoking linked to most cancer deaths in menA recent study has linked smoking to most cancers in men and not just lung cancer.
School exercise programmes improve children's healthSchool sports and activities promote better health in children even if they do not lead to weight loss.
Body weight affects a child's self esteemIt's well known that body weight and self esteem are related in adults.
NAMP becomes global member -
Write SceneIn an important announcement for the future of generic medication for the African continent made by the International Generic Pharmaceutical Alliance (IGPA ) management committee at the 11th Annual IGPA Conference held recently in December 2008 in Geneva, the National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (NAPM) was granted observer member status of the IGPA for a period of two years - a prelude to full membership.
Seat belts and air bags reduce spinal injuries in car crashesCombining seat belts with air bags reduces the risk for spine fracture in car crashes, report researchers.
Consumers are looking to enjoy alcohol in moderation[Matthew Taylor] A new report* from independent market analyst Datamonitor identifies that the majority of consumers enjoy alcohol in a responsible and relaxing fashion.
Cuts in air pollution add months to lifeCleaner air in US cities have added at least five months to the lives of their inhabitants.
Zimbabwe: African leaders must interveneHuman rights organisation says abusive policies deepen humanitarian crisis and need for protection.
SAMA speaks out on Zimbabwe's collapsing health systemThe South African Medical Association (SAMA) has issued a statement in which it says it is extremely concerned that in addition to the many hardships that the people of Zimbabwe are enduring daily, they now also face the reality of the collapse of their health system.
Malawi: SMS to fight malnutritionFor the first time in years, John Phiri*, a health extension worker in Malawi's central Salima district, does not have to fill in a stack of forms during his monthly round of collecting data to monitor nutrition levels in the community.
Tanzania: Counterfeit drugs put lives at riskThe busy Kariakoo market in the Tanzanian capital is stocked with knock-off merchandise - from imported car parts to handbags - and traders from across Africa come to buy cheap imports to sell at home.
Exercise after menopause lowers the risk of breast cancerThe MARIE study has shown that post-menopausal women who exercise regularly lower their risk of breast cancer by one-third.
One of today's articles tells us the someone dies of rabies in Africa every 20 minutes - usually a child. Down here, on the toe of the continent, this figure is almost unbelievable. 