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 East Rand Mall launched its new social responsibility initiative, Balela (to shine) yesterday 20 May 2010. The mall will choose one organisation each year and support that beneficiary in every way it can, so it is appealing to the local community to come forward with proposals. Read more >>Exercise science
What to do: walk around the block or work up a sweat in an aerobic workout at the gym? If you're looking for the best health benefits from an exercise program, a traditional aerobic fitness program that gets your heart pumping beats a walking program hands down. But if you want to get moving, a walking program is easier to do, it's good for you, and you're more likely to stick with it. Read more >>Malaria
Studies identify new chemical compounds that could lead to development of new malaria drugs. Read more >>Medical Research
International experts are calling for all men experiencing impotence to undergo thorough medical assessments, after an extensive review showed that a significant proportion of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) exhibit early signs of coronary artery disease (CAD). Read more >>Can long-term pain and disability be predicted in individuals recovering from non-life-threatening orthopaedic injuries? A team of Australian researchers writing in The Journal of Pain, the peer review journal of the American Pain Society, www.ampainsoc.org, says yes and believes psychological factors, such as pessimism about recovery and depression, are major predictors of chronic pain in trauma patients. Read more >>Teen drivers are four times more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes than older drivers, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, but anxiety and depression do not play a role in teen motor vehicle accidents, a new study finds. Read more >>At 30 years old, male testosterone levels drop by 1 to 2% annually. By age 40, men's quality of sleep begins to diminish. Could there be a link between decreased testosterone and reduced sleep? Absolutely according to Zoran Sekerovic, a graduate student from the University of Montreal Department of Psychology, who presented his findings at the annual conference of the Association francophone pour le savoir (ACFAS). Read more >>Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Maternal stretching and meditation keep expecting mothers healthy during pregnancy but keep safety in mind when you're on "the bump". Read more >>Oncology
If there is one device that has spread around the world - from the First World to the Third World, from skyscraper to humble village - it's the cellphone, but along with its manifold benefits in aiding communication between peoples from all walks of life, it has also generated controversy... over what many claim is its dangers when it comes to various forms of cancer. Read more >>Paediatrics
[Dr Ananya Mandal, MD] According to a new study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, most Australian kids do not spend much time alone with their dads. The research shows that many kids spend as little as 30 minutes a day with their dads during the week. The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children involved nearly 4,000 people and found that mothers spent more time with the children and preferred it more than fathers. However, if you are a South African dad and the findings also apply to you... Read more >> Following reports that as many as 17 babies have died at two Gauteng hospitals in the past 10 days, the Gauteng health and social development MEC Qedani Mahlangu will be expected to provide answers to legislators when she delivers her budget vote today. Read more >>Researchers have identified an important cancer gene that could lead to more effective drugs being developed to fight paediatric high grade glioma, a disease which currently has a poor prognosis. Read more >>Parents are a child's first teacher in life and play a significant role in maintaining his or her overall health. Providing oral health education to mothers and families is essential to teaching children healthy habits and preventing early childhood tooth decay, according to an article published in the May/June 2010 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Read more >>Public health
Overexposure to the cold can be dangerous - but using a fire or heater improperly to keep warm can also be very dangerous. Here are some tips to take note of, and pass on to others. Read more >>Tanning is an addiction among many young women - and it poses real dangers. Read more >>Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fcbb65/south_africa_patie) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report South Africa Patient Monitoring Market Outlook to 2016 to their offering. Read more >> Given the rising rate of obesity in the UK, video games have come under fire as contributors to an inactive lifestyle. Read more >>According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in the USA, cockroach allergens can trigger allergies and asthma attacks. The saliva, droppings and decomposing bodies of cockroaches contain allergen proteins known to trigger allergies and increase the severity of asthma symptoms, especially in children. Read more >>Shortages of medical staff have been identified as one of the major impediments to achieving the health-related UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For example, one of the poorest countries in the world, Mozambique, has just 548 doctors for a population of more than 22 million, according to the UN World Health Organisation (WHO). Read more >>[Boitumelo Tshehle] North West MEC for Agriculture, Conservation, Environment and Rural Development, Boitumelo Tshwene, has assured visiting soccer fans that they are not in danger of contracting Rift Valley Fever (RVF). Read more >> The credibility of South African celebrities is facing a crisis and schoolchildren adoring them are increasingly landing up in rehabilitation centres. Read more >>Women's health
The Breast Health Foundation in partnership with Avon Justine - iThemba Crusade of Hope - and Curves (Western Cape) will launch the very first Mobile Breast Health Education Unit in the Western Cape on Thursday, 27 May 2010. Read more >> Healthy lifestyle magazine, Women's Health, has pioneered a touring programme of health-focussed workshops and fitness classes suitably named, Popup Studio. Similar to popup retail, these spontaneous events infiltrate high-visibility shopping malls across the country, host fun and exciting events such as yoga classes during peak shopping times and disappear moments later. Read more >>
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