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Male smokers suffer more rapid decline in brain function as they age than women and non-smoking men, new research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry suggests. Smokers’ cognition is said to decline at the same rate as a non-smoker 10 years older than themselves.
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Last week health officials in the United States urged all boys age 11 to 12 to get a routine vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) ‘ a common sexually transmitted disease linked to various cancers.
There has been an increase in newborn baby deaths and newborns with brain damage at Chris Hani Baragwanath (CHB) Hospital’s labour ward since November, including two avoidable stillbirths, as a staffing crisis linked to non-payment of nursing agencies hit the academic hospital.
The Southern African HIV Clinicians Society has appointed a new President, Dr Francesca Conradie.
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Smokers have an increased risk of developing psoriasis, according to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
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World Cancer Day is commemorated on 4 February and the theme for this year’s celebration is: ‘Together it is possible’.
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Pretoria – The Department of Health has called on parents and caregivers to take their children for their immunisations against pneumococcal diseases during a four-month Catch-Up immunisation campaign.
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The diabetes medicine metformin has shown to reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, while other diabetes medications were linked to a higher risk of the disease, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
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Walking away from being a successful business person in her community to start a non-governmental AIDS programme, Lorna Fisher gave away the opportunity to get very rich. But her work in the HIV field has now gained her recognition as one of the most inspirational women in South Africa.
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Saturday, 4 February, marks World Cancer Day and with a theme of ‘Together it is possible’, highlights the importance of individuals, organisations and government to work together to alleviate the burden of cancer.
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Electronic cigarette sales are booming despite growing fears about cancer and other health risks related to its use.
The UNAIDS Reference Group on HIV and Human Rights has released an independent statement in response to the crisis facing the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria.