More people need to find out their HIV status and come out into the open. This will help to prevent new HIV infections and to build a supportive environment, according to Positive Convention, a new social networking forum for HIV-infected people.
OPINION: The decade's most important development in HIV science has gone largely unnoticed in the South African media. By Rebecca Hodes
OPINION: Buried in the chapter on 'Institutions and Governance' of the National Planning Commission's Diagnostic report is a short statement about the 'important role' played by civil society in South Africa.
The story of Nozipho Mgoma, a brave single mother, and her battle against breast cancer.
Gregg Gonsalves responds to an article by the Global Business Coalition for Health's (GBCHealth)about the United Nations Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) conference held in New York last week.
Heart disease is the world's number one killer and sits at number two in South Africa, second only to HIV/AIDS. The truth, however, is that 80% of heart disease can be prevented if we adopt healthy lifestyles.
Now that the UN Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) conference has come to an end, delegates should remember that more than 1 billion people will die due to smoking cigarettes this century. Cigarettes are the only consumer product, that when used as intended, will kill half its consumers. See Press release by the African Tobacco Control Consortium (ATCC) and the Framework Convention Alliance (FCA)
Two new reports have revealed the extent to which non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are affecting Africa, in particular, estimating economic losses of nearly U$500-billion a year.
As the new health-e Tobacco Control and Cancer journalist, Lesley was surprised to find herself smoking in this posed pic. Here is the first of her blogs.
Pneumonia remains the leading cause of death among children under five years of age, with HIV contributing a large share to the burden of disease. But since the 1980s, there has been no updated knowledge of what causes child-hood pneumonia. A new international study involving about 12 000 children is investigating the causes of this disease.
The public health system is failing many women with breast cancer, who are diagnosed late and face many hurdles in their quest to access lifesaving treatment.
This week on Special Assignment, Health-e follows a single mother and her battle against breast cancer. Wednesday at 9:30PM on SABC 3.
The National Health Department has taken a tough stand to promote proper and healthy eating habits in an attempt to prolong the life of South Africans.
In South Africa, HIV prevalence among youth aged 15 - 24 is among the world's highest. However, latest research has found that more young South Africans take less risky sexual behaviour.
Cancer patients relying on the state health system are increasingly struggling to access timeous treatment or their diagnosis and treatment is delayed until it is too late, cancer advocacy and support organisations have warned.
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