A Calling
The inspiring stories of two rural youth who overcame the impossible in order to serve and save their communities.
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Life happier after cigarettes
Quitting smoking doesn't just benefit your physical health, it's also good for your mental wellbeing.
Many still smoke after cancer diagnosis
A substantial number of lung and colorectal cancer patients continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer, according to a new report published in CANCER.
Cholesterol meds may fight breast cancer
New research has shed light on how the cholesterol-lowering drug, statins, may fight the development of breast cancer in some women.
New link between smoking and emphysema
A new study has mapped the path from smoking to emphysema in mice. Showing for the first time that this debilitating lung disease is caused by a specific immune response to tobacco, and not from long-term smoke exposure.
Aspirin may fight cervical cancer in HIV infected women
Aspirin should be evaluated for its ability to prevent the development of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women, says a new international report.
Workplaces clamp down on smokers
Tighter regulations around smoking have South African workers heading out of their office buildings in order comply with the country's Tobacco Products Control Act.
WHO clarifies “totally” drug resistant TB
Recently there has been broad media coverage worldwide about so-called totally drug-resistant TB. WHO has now released a Q and A on this issue.
Deodorant and breast cancer: possible link
A small study has found a possible link between a chemical commonly used in deodorants, and breast cancer.
Mutant gene links reproductive cancers
New research has linked a common gene to a number of reproductive cancers, and the finding may lead to new approaches to treatment.
Rural Youth Saving Lives
Tomorrow on Special Assignment, Health-e brings you the inspiring story of a builder and a taxi-driver who overcame the impossible and dedicated their lives to saving others.
A new category of health professionals
A new cadre of health care workers aimed at strengthening the health service will join the system next year. The first batch of a new category of health professionals, known as 'clinical associates', recently graduated from Wits University, in Johannesburg.
AIDS funding cuts had been coming ‘long ago’ – Motsoaledi Living with AIDS # 499
While the developing world is still reeling from the blow of foreign funders' withdrawal from supporting AIDS programmes, South African Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says he is not alarmed that the donor community is now going back on its promise of support.
Cancer advocacy group urge medical aid members to review 2012 benefits now
'Sorry Mrs Nancy Soller your medical aid does not cover the treatment for your type of cancer'. This was the devastating message relayed to Nancy Soller.
AIDS Day celebrated
The Gauteng Health Department commemorated World AIDS Day in the Johannesburg city centre where thousands of commuters pass every day. The Department hopes that its message promoting safe sex will filter through to communities.