Alarming new smoking trends among the youth
New studies have revealed an alarming increase in electronic and menthol cigarette smoking among young people.
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Condom distribution in Mpumalanga must improve
The Sexual HIV Prevention Programme (Shipp) is currently supporting community-based organisations by improving their knowledge of condom distribution.
Hubbly bubblies have less metals but far from safe
Tobacco used in water pipes, or “hubbly bubblies” may contain less toxic chemicals than cigarettes but remain far from safe, according to new research.
E-cigarettes, nicotine patches work equally well to help smokers quit
The first-ever clinical trial to compare e-cigarettes with nicotine patches has found that both worked equally well in helping smokers kick the habit.
Draft intellectual property policy to be released
South Africa has one of the most lax patent review systems in the world. Now, a new draft policy – set to be released next week – could change that and lower medicine prices.
Mpumalanga hospital patients go hungry
Patients at Ermelo Provincial Hospital in Mpumalanga are being told to bring their own food as the hospital battles food shortages.
New study supports menthol cigarettes ban
Younger smokers may prefer menthol cigarettes, leading researchers to argue that the mint-flavoured smokes are undermining tobacco control efforts.
Fast facts: Women and smoking
While South African women are less likely to smoke than men, ladies often smoke more cigarettes per day than guys. Health-e brings you eight facts you might not know about women and smoking.
Proposed alcohol advertising ban may be just the start
Alcohol abuse is the third biggest cause of premature death in South Africa, and researchers argue a total ban on alcohol advertising should be just the start.
HIV patients denied treatment after document circulated to Gauteng hospitals
At least one Gauteng public hospital has denied HIV treatment to some patients following a newly circulated provincial policy, activists say.
You may be a smoker and not even know it
A recent study has found that almost a third of South Africans could be exposed to dangerous second-hand smoke and may not even know it.
Cape Town cancer survivor beats odds with baby
Young couple and first-time parents Lee-Anne and Ashton Williams are in awe of their little bundle of joy, but baby Zachary is no ordinary child.
Treatment is now available in Ekurhuleni
Treatment Action Campaign branches in Ekurhuleni are relieved to see that facilities in the area are no longer experiencing antiretroviral treatment stock-out.
Sports day for farmworkers in Vhembe
MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Merriam Ramadwa has encouraged farmworkers to participate in sport in order to keep their bodies healthy.
Take-home test helps detect cervical cancer
About nine women die every day as a result of cervical cancer in South Africa. A new, do-it-yourself test could help detect more cases earlier but it’s only part of the solution, experts warn.