Foster care for kids after brutal attacks
Thandi* put her two children into foster care this week, finally acknowledging that she could not manage alone as a young, unemployed, single mother.
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Smoking tough on men’s brains
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.
HPV vaccination recommended for boys
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.
Police finally arrest child rape suspect
Police arrested the man suspected of raping and slitting the throat of a seven-year-old girl yesterday, following a report in The Star.
Bara crisis as newborns die
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.
Child raped and left for dead, but police do nothing
Zandile*, a slender seven-year-old, was raped and almost killed in her family's shack in Katlehong on the night of 20 November ' allegedly by her mother's ex-boyfriend. After raping her, the man slit her throat in front of her five-year-old brother and left her bleeding and struggling to breathe.
Immunise your child today
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.
Smoking raises psoriasis risk
Smokers have an increased risk of developing psoriasis, according to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Cancer: know your chances
World Cancer Day is commemorated on 4 February and the theme for this year's celebration is: 'Together it is possible'.
Diabetes meds linked to pancreatic cancer
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.
An inspirational woman Living with AIDS # 501
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.
Lifestyle can save you from cancer
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.
E-cigarettes in the spotlight
Electronic cigarette sales are booming despite growing fears about cancer and other health risks related to its use.
Blood test could spot pancreatic cancer early
A new blood test holds promise as a possible early detection tool for deadly pancreatic cancers.
Dagga and hubbly can be deadly for youth
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.