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CHILD study shows rise in obesity, blood pressure at NW primary schools

A unique study tracking the health status of children as they progress through primary school is sounding alarm bells.

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NAPM calls for elimination of VAT on life saving medicines

The National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (NAPM) has proposed a zero Value Added Tax (VAT) rating on medicines in its submission to the Davis Tax Committee.

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PIC/S explained: Safety of SA medicines

What is PIC/S, and why is it important for the quality of medicine production?

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Cardiology
Chronic stress leads to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes
Medical treatment and a healthy balance is crucial to combat the effects. Read more >>

Exhibitions & Events
MH17 crash impacts World Aids Conference, HOPE expresses concern
Over 100 passengers were delegates heading to Melbourne for the World Aids Conference. Read more >>

Nutrition
What that comfort food can do to your waistline
We enjoy tasty food, and comfort foods - those fattening favourites and sweet and savoury treats that spend a minute on the lips and a lifetime on the hips. Read more >>

Oncology
Yale study finds some aggressive tumors silence genes that fight cancer

Vicky Agnew

A study led by Yale Cancer Center may provide clues to how some aggressive cancers turn off, or silence, genes critical to suppressing tumors. Read more >>

Public Health
International Self-Care Day: 24 July 2014
Ask your pharmacist for advice on self-medication to help you make smart health choices. Read more >>

Not in front of the kids
Food companies and restaurants will no longer be able to advertise unhealthy food to children if proposed legislation is passed. Read more >>

Women's Health
Vital Foundation's Mandela Day initiative
After the initial launch of the Vital Foundation in August 2013, it has been able to raise R3.2m to fight abuse against women and children. Read more >>


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