Global AIDS meeting concludes

Key goals found to be securing universal access to HIV prevention, care, treatment and support; HIV epidemic at a crossroads as delegates, buoyed by scientific progress, confront the possibility of stagnant funding for program scale-up. Read more >>

Loss of key nerve cells causes Parkinson's disease: Research

Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a molecular pathway responsible for the death of key nerve cells whose loss causes Parkinson's disease. This discovery not only may explain how a genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's causes the cells' death, but could also open the door to new therapeutic approaches for the malady. Read more >>

Walk your way to health

Study shows largest health benefits from light or moderate activity. Read more >>

Cell-of-origin for prostate cancer identified

UCLA scientists have identified for the first time a cell-of-origin for human prostate cancer, a discovery that could result in better predictive and diagnostics tools and the development of new and more effective targeted treatments for the disease. Read more >>

So, why do some obese people become diabetic?

Researchers examine why some obese people become diabetic while others do not. Read more >>

ADHD linked to poorer eating habits: Study

[Dr Ananya Mandal, MD] A new study by researchers in Perth has linked attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder with "western-style" diets in teenage sufferers. Read more >>

Do you fight with your adult children?

Study finds national differences in degree of conflict between older parents, adult children. Read more >>

We just want to carry on working

Age-in Study 2010 shows how age 65 has become irrelevant to boomers' retirement plans. Read more >>

Scientists develop new version of medication to relieve severe forms of pain

Scientists have developed a new version of a medication, first isolated from the saliva of sea snails that could be taken in pill form to relieve the most severe forms of pain as effectively as morphine but without risking addiction. An article on the topic appears in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), ACS' weekly newsmagazine. Read more >>

New partnership brings latest stem cell discoveries from laboratory to patient

Partnership will speed up time between research and clinical trials Read more >>

Seven practical tips to help parents encourage kids to eat well during, after school

Although this article discusses school children in the United States, much of the information and advice is applicable wherever you live - and wherever you live, a priority should be to ensure your children get the best food possible. Read more >>

BCL2 marker impacts on chemotherapy to breast cancer patients: Research

A new predictive marker which could help doctors to decide whether breast cancer patients would benefit from chemotherapy has been identified by a team of scientists. Read more >>

Study shows increased rate of SIDS in male infant

The surprising results suggest that the increased prevalence of sudden infant death syndrome among boys is not explained by any gender differences in arousability Read more >>

Early weaning linked to chronic diseases later in life: Study

[Dr Ananya Mandal, MD] Lack of breastfeeding in infancy may lead to chronic diseases later in life say researchers. At present 90% of people aged between 35 and 40 were not breastfed as babies. Read more >>

Therapists introduce new parenting skills to end child maltreatment

Magnitude of effect points to promising intervention for child maltreatment; mothers who live in poverty and who have abused their children can stop if they are taught parenting skills and given emotional support. Read more >>

Parents can boost story-telling skills by engaging children in narratives: Study

Children with brain injuries have difficulty developing story-telling skills even though other language abilities, such as vocabulary, tend to catch up with other children as they mature, research at the University of Chicago shows. Read more >>

Saving 11 million African lives...

Life-saving interventions can save 11 million African women, children over next five years: Countdown report Read more >>

Scientists suggest tips for healthy visit to beach

Summer is coming so it's an appropriate time to share this advice from the US's University of Miami oceans and human health study, which uncovers potential health issues for beachgoers; health tips for bathers. Read more >>

Studies reveal impact and spread of CVBDs worldwide

Fascinating studies giving new insights into the spread of leishmaniosis in the UK and France, the appearance of new CVBDs in Germany, the state of heartworm infection in Korea and the neurological impact on humans of long-term bartonella infection from the USA are among the papers now available for download from www.cvbd.org, as the proceedings of the 5th Annual Canine Vector Borne Disease (CVBD) World Forum are made available online today. Read more >>

Medical-waste disposal in the spotlight

Olivier Meyer, former-CEO of Wasteman, will appear in court in Welkom today, 27 July 2010, to answer charges relating to medical waste that was dumped in Welkom in 2009 - and the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is backing authorities to take strong action against medical waste disposal companies that transgress the law. Read more >>

AU summit panel focuses on water, sanitation to meet MDG targets in Africa

African countries should focus on preventing diarrhoea - the biggest killer of children in Africa - in order to achieve Millennium Development Goal targets, Yunia Musaazi, WaterAid's East Africa policy advisor, told delegates at the 15th African Union (AU) Summit, PANA/Afrique en ligne reports. Read more >>

Scientists identify genetic variants for breast cancer

Women with higher risk scores that consisted of having certain genetic variants most strongly linked to breast cancer had an associated higher risk of breast cancer, with these scores also highly predictive of estrogen receptor-positive disease, according to a study in the July 28 issue of JAMA. Read more >>

Female sexual dysfunction can affect quality of life: Research

Almost two-thirds of females attending a general urology practice reported that they suffered from sexual dysfunction, according to a paper in the August issue of BJUI. Read more >>

Dirty Water project cleans up

NEW YORK, US: Unicef's ongoing Tap Project continues to use ideas to communicate its simple but important on-going mission. Read more >>

New-member restrictions explained - Cape Medical Plan

As harsh as it may seem, restrictions imposed on new members is a medical scheme-industry standard. When a new member applies for membership, they're assessed in terms of risk and offered membership - with or without restrictions, depending on their health. As an existing member, you went through the same process. Read more >>

MCM - your lifeline with us - Cape Medical Plan

When it comes to serious medical conditions, Cape Medical Plan is here to help and support you - not just when it comes to paying for claims, but also from a cost management, treatment monitoring, advice, and support point of view. Read more >>

Wake up to your anaesthetist's antics - Cape Medical Plan

Are you booked for surgery or a procedure requiring general anaesthetic? Before succumbing to the sleeping gas, there are a few things you ought to know if you'd prefer not waking up to an unexpected co-payment. Read more >>

Why you should consider generic medicine - Cape Medical Plan

It's happened again. One or two bouts of flu and your medical savings are completely depleted due to the high cost of the medication prescribed by your doctor. Sound familiar? Read more >>