ABB SA contributes to Starfish community project

Etafeni Day Centre Trust, a community-based organisation (CBO) that provides comprehensive support for the AIDS-vulnerable children and their caregivers in Nyanga, will receive R120 000 from ABB in 2009 for this project. Read more >>

Positive partnerships spread messages of hope

“I am proof that life is not finished when you have HIV,” says accomplished marathon runner and mountaineer Evelina Tshabalala, from Hout Bay, who will be leading a team of runners all living with HIV in this year's Comrades ultra-marathon after successfully leading this team in the Two Oceans. Read more >>

Graphic health warnings on the cards for SA

Coinciding with the World Health Organisation [WHO] annual global initiative - World No Tobacco Day on 31, May 2009 - the amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act in South Africa is aligned to this year's theme of “tobacco health warnings”. Read more >>

South African wins 2009 Evelyn Nicholson Award for International Caregiver

South African Dale Kempen was awarded the 2009 Evelyn Nicholson Award for International Caregiver by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF). The award was established in 1994 and recognises people who are, or have been, outstanding volunteer caregivers. Read more >>

Health departments to settle Nestlé debt

PRETORIA: Provincial Health Departments have been directed to settle their debt to Nestlé South Africa which provides certain state hospitals with infant formula. Read more >>

Rooibos, the key to stress relief?

According to studies conducted in South Africa and Japan, Rooibos has shown to have a remarkable calming and soothing effect on the central nervous system and can play a role in relieving health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, hypertension and stress. Read more >>

Are you aware that you might have a vision problem?

Researchers estimated in 2008 that more than 153 million people around the world suffer from vision problems, such as short sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism - most people who are affected with vision deficiencies notice it and live their lives at a disadvantage. Read more >>

Two million milestone for MHG

This month, Metropolitan Health Group (MHG) signed its milestone 2-millionth life. According to Metropolitan Holding's 2008 financial results, Metropolitan Health Group posted profits 56% higher than in 2007, increasing to R100 million from R64 million, boosted by the tremendous growth in membership of the 17 medical schemes it has under administration. Read more >>

World Health Assembly to discuss flu plan

[Gabi Khumalo] PRETORIA: The development of a Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan is expected to form one of the main discussions during this year's World Health Assembly (WHA). Read more >>

Pfizer to present clinical data on customised treatment approaches for cancer

NEW YORK: Pfizer will present new data highlighting the company's personalised approach to oncology clinical research, which includes the use of targeted agents in specific patient populations in several advanced and difficult-to-treat cancers. Read more >>

SA surgeon shares knowledge with healthcare professionals

PRETORIA: South African surgical expertise once again came under the international spotlight this morning when renowned laparoscopic surgeon Prof Heine van der Walt performed a live procedure which was broadcast to 85 hospitals around the world. Read more >>

Lyrica reduces pain and improves symptoms of post traumatic peripheral nerve pain - new data shows

SEATTLE: Patients suffering from post-traumatic peripheral nerve pain treated with Lyrica (pregabalin) capsules CV experienced significantly reduced pain compared to those taking placebos, according to new data presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting. Read more >>

Africa: Tsetse fly costs agriculture billions every year

DAKAR: Each year in Africa the tsetse fly causes more than US$4 billion in agriculture income losses, kills three million livestock and infects up to 75,000 people with trypanosomiasis, according to the UN. Read more >>

New nursing website launched

A new website for uplifting and informing nursing and the nursing profession was launched on 12 May 2009 by the University-based Nursing Education SA (UNEDSA) programme. The website enables nurses to seek jobs, find resources, and post their stories. Read more >>

Science helps childless couples become parents

JOHANNESBURG: A couple is considered infertile when there has been no conception after a year of unprotected sex. After 35, a woman should preferably seek assistance if conception has not occurred within six months. Read more >>

ATKA Pharma renews contract with X/procure

ATKA Pharma has confirmed a one-year deal with the electronic procurement specialist, X/procure. The partnership started with an "Intervention" advertising campaign for its liquid Immunodulator called Biobalance Immunova. Read more >>

Vital launches Cranberry Complex and Arthrit Ease

Vital has launched two new products in its condition specific range - Vital Cranberry Complex and Vital Arthrit Ease to help with UTIs in women and relief of arthritis-associated pain respectively. Read more >>