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.
Smokers have an increased risk of developing psoriasis, according to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
In a bid to avoid illnesses and child deaths that could easily be prevented, the national Health Department launched a campaign this week to immunise children so that they are protected against infection. Ayanda Mkwanazi, of Health-e News Service, went to two Johannesburg clinics to see how the campaign kicked off.
World Cancer Day is commemorated on 4 February and the theme for this year's celebration is: 'Together it is possible'.
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.
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.
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.
Electronic cigarette sales are booming despite growing fears about cancer and other health risks related to its use.
Looking your best and losing weight always seems to be a priority for the new year for many South Africans. But with so many weight loss plans around, choosing the correct and healthy weight loss programme is crucial.
Mouth and throat infections caused by the sexually-transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), are more common in men.
Young people put themselves at risk of getting mouth and throat cancers by smoking dagga and the hubbly bubbly pipe. This is according to research announced recently.
A new blood test holds promise as a possible early detection tool for deadly pancreatic cancers.
People living with HIV have a critical role to play in preventing new HIV infections. A new strategy aims to enlist the help of HIV-infected people in preventing the spread of HIV.
Rural hospitals in South Africa are facing a serious doctor shortage in 2012 as a result of delays in registering foreign qualified doctors and the failure to place community service doctors in underserved hospitals.
Smoking tobacco, using a hubbly bubbly pipe and smoking dagga (marijuana), puts young people at high risk of developing oral- and oro-pharyngeal cancers. This message was highlighted by the South African Dental Association (SADA) at a press briefing in Cape Town this week.
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