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HIV/AIDS
The virus that causes AIDS may undergo changes in the genital tract that make HIV-1 in semen different from what it is in the blood, according to a study led by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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How can the arts be used to empower and heal African communities? This crucial issue will be discussed during the Drama for Life Africa Research Conference, taking place at Wits University from 26 to 28 August 2010.
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Leading baby and toy products retailer, Toys R Us, has partnered with Autism South Africa to assist with funding for the organisation's education outreach programmes in the provinces and up-skilling of relevant professionals to enhance educational outcomes for children with autism
Read more >>Ear, nose & throat
[Dr Ananya Mandal, MD] A new study from US reveals that hearing loss is becoming more common among young people. The study reports that 1 in 5 adolescents now have some hearing problems, particularly in perceiving high-frequency sounds. Researchers say loud music could be one of the reasons for this.
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A new study has found that adults travelling in the back seat of newer cars are less safe than their fellow front seat passengers.
Read more >>Internet is especially important for bringing together same-sex couples, and may soon replace friends as the prime way all Americans meet their romantic partners.
Read more >>Men and yeast have something in common: they use the same molecular process to ensure the integrity of their gene pool during reproduction. This is a recent finding by researchers from CNRS, Inserm and the Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble. The scientists are therefore set on studying yeast in order to shed light on the numerous cases of male infertility related to the malfunction of this process during spermatogenesis.
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A new study shows the impact of alcohol intoxication on reasoning and problem-solving abilities and may explain why some people feel they have recovered enough to drive after drinking.
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Addictive Behaviors Read more >>While there are still mysteries surrounding the fundamental process of memory, research has revealed activities that may enhance memory and promote overall brain health.
Read more >>Researchers have made a discovery that could lead to a brand new class of drugs to treat chronic pain caused by inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and back pain without numbing the whole body.
Read more >>Nutrition
Scientists discover inexpensive way to boost antioxidant level in potatoes.
Read more >>The first measurements of healthful antioxidant levels in commercial bottled tea beverages has concluded that health-conscious consumers may not be getting what they pay for: healthful doses of those antioxidants, or "poylphenols," that may ward off a range of diseases.
Read more >>Oncology
Men and women should educate themselves and use caution before taking nutritional supplements to reduce their cancer risks, according to experts at UT MD Anderson Cancer Centre.
Read more >>Paediatrics
For more than a century, clinical investigators have focused on early life as a source of adult psychopathology. Although the hypothesised mechanisms have evolved, a central notion remains: early life is a period of unique sensitivity during which experience confers enduring effects.
Read more >>A new study has found that dozens of deaths and injuries of children in car crashes could be prevented with clearer size labelling on child safety seats.
Read more >>Children at risk for diabetes before they reach puberty also appear to be at risk for weak bones, Medical College of Georgia researchers report.
Read more >>Public health
Urinary catheters are often left in place longer than needed, and new research shows that reminder systems that encourage hospital staff to remove catheters promptly can reduce the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections by 52%.
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[Renato Palmi] The clothing industry, from large retail chain-stores, private boutiques, independent designers and manufacturers either feels that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) does not affect it or is ignorant to the content and consequences if it is not compliant.
Read more >>Tuberculosis
New model is designed to dramatically improve timelines to deliver novel TB regimens to patients.
Read more >>Women's health
The newly launched Adcock Ingram Gentle Comfort Vaginal Cream Applicator is designed to give women a more hygienic and comfortable alternative to traditional applicators.
Read more >>Middle-aged and elderly Swedish women who regularly ate a small amount of chocolate had lower risks of heart failure risks, in a study reported in
Circulation: Heart Failure, a journal of the American Heart Association.
Read more >>New moms who returned to work soon after delivery, had childcare help, breastfed, and did not experience postpartum depression were the ones most able to lose the baby weight within 6 months of giving birth, according to a new research study.
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Research shows that South Africa's women face a 'quadruple burden': Modern diseases such as cancer, heart disease and mental illness, combined with older diseases which remain unresolved as a result of poverty, added to the threat posed by HIV/Aids and, finally, the epidemic of injuries, mean that South African women are dying younger.
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The Nestlé Nutritional Centre is a new feature to The Baby Expo Durban between 27 and 29 August at the Durban ICC. The fully functional area will include an advice counter for an expert dietitian, workshop centre, sampling counters and more. Read more >>
Netcare has established 28 Stork's Nest Clinics nationally at selected maternity facilities. Join the ever efficient team from Netcare's Storks Nest at The Baby Expo MamaMagic from 27-29 August at the Durban ICC. Read more >>
