Ermelo youth ignore alcohol risks
Most students from an Ermelo high school admit to drink regularly, according to an OurHealth survey.
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Snap shot survey report on substance abuse in nine provinces in South Africa
The results of a 2011/12 snap shot survey on community drug use in South Africa. The study was conducted among about 7,800 participants.
At a glance: Smoking risks during pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy holds many risks for both mom and baby - see how in this infographic.
Child hunger risks South Africa’s future
About 2.5 million children go hungry each year in South Africa and researchers warn that today’s unmet needs will have serious consequences for tomorrow without more early childhood interventions.
Picker’s monkey cure is the talk of the AIDS vaccine conference
Dr Louis Picker’s monkeys, who cured themselves of primate HIV after being vaccinated, are the talk of this week’s AIDS Vaccine Conference in Barcelona.
SA offers HIV vaccine research hope
BARCELONA - South Africa is the only country in the world where a large AIDS vaccine trial is being planned, as the global scientific community struggles to find a way to eradicate HIV.
Taxes, bans save millions from tobacco deaths
Anti-smoking measures like tobacco advertising and public smoking bans, as well as higher taxes on tobacco products could prevent tens of millions of deaths across the world, according to recent research.
Country clamps down on illegal cigarettes
South Africa is looking to stem the tide of illegal cigarettes entering through the country’s borders.
New NHLS system causes delays in HIV, TB and cervical cancer tests
Patients in some parts of Johannesburg have had to wait up to a month for vital tests results as the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) swtiched to a new system, according to Soweto patients.
Strategic Plan for Nurse Education, Training and Practice
Issued by the Department of Health, the strategy aims to address the seven major problem areas identified during recent national consultations.
HIV-positive man hangs himself
Vhembe - A man from Tshithuthuni village hanged himself from the roof of the house he was building with his wife after discovering that he was HIV-positive.
Girl, 7, battles MDR-TB
Lindokunhle Zwane, 7, was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) two years ago and is now battling multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB).
At a glance: Tobacco and your body
Causing cataracts to cancer, smoking can affect every part of your body - see how in this graphic.
New Health-e documentary focuses on mental health
Airing this Sunday on SABC 3’s Special Assignment, Health-e’s latest documentary exposes South Africa’s serious lack of mental health facilities.
Mpumalanga launches new Ward AIDS Councilssen
The province’s Msukaligwa Municipality introduces its first 19 Ward AIDS Councils.