| 20 Aug 2013 |
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Weekly top stories
 | Pfizer together with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) are offering South African media the 'Pfizer Mental Health Journalism Awards for 2013/14. Read more >> |
 | Get access to the Danger Zone at a fundraiser in support of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on 12 September 2013, at Room 5, Rivonia Village Shopping Centre, Corner Rivonia Boulevard and Mutual Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, at 6.30pm for 7pm. Read more >> |
 | [Marika Sboros] "Statins save lives," says Larry Distiller, director of the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology in Johannesburg, adding that they save lives that otherwise might be lost owing to diabetes. Read more >> |
 | Clinical trials for the testing of a new malaria vaccine on human subjects have begun, Inhabitat reports. The vaccine, called the PfSPZ vaccine, was developed by researchers at Sanaria. Read more >> |
 | [Johan Lombard] The legislative changes being considered in the current demarcation debate have put medical insurance products into the spotlight. In an effort to save money, consumers have been opting out of having medical aid in exchange for the often cheaper medical insurance and hospital plans. However, is it enough to have only medical insurance or a hospital plan? Read more >> |
 | Cancer Research UK scientists and paediatric cancer specialists have launched the BEACON-neuroblastoma trial, which aims to find the best chemotherapy regimen for children and young adults with recurring or resistant neuroblastoma. Researchers will also investigate whether blocking the growth of new blood vessels supplying the tumours can enhance this treatment. Read more >> |
 | Johns Hopkins researchers suggest neural stem cells may regenerate after anti-cancer treatment. Read more >> |
 | [Tamar Kahn] Doctors and nurses should routinely screen under-nourished patients for deficiencies in key micronutrients involved in the immune system, says a panel appointed by the Academy of Science of SA. Read more >> |
 | [Shannon Sherry] African markets to the northern parts of SA are proving lucrative for local fruit and vegetable retailers, with business accounting for at least 10% of turnover for the sector. Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: Global warming is causing apples to lose some of their crunch but is making them sweeter, a study said on Thursday (15 August). Read more >> |
 | The Netcare quarterly magazine has been relaunched as Netcare health this month, reinventing the title to better support patients, demystify health information and promote positive wellbeing. Read more >> |
 | [Dr Anuschka Coovadia] In celebration of Women's Month, women should take the framework from 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey' and design a roadmap that directs them towards attaining an optimal level of wellbeing, in a healthy and sustainable way. Read more >> |
 | PARIS, FRANCE: Children born to obese women were 35% more likely to die prematurely in adulthood, according to a study published on Wednesday (14 August) that warned of a growing epidemic. Read more >> |
 | WASHINGTON, USA: Faced with falling sales of its diet soda, Coca-Cola is running a series of advertisements in the United States that insist its sugar-free beverages, sweetened with the chemical aspartame, are safe. Read more >> |
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