Surviving breast cancer
Breast cancer is curable if detected early. Both men and women are urged to go for regular breast examinations so that abnormalities can be dealt with sooner and quicker.
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How HIV affects the youth Living with AIDS # 491
Finding out that one has HIV at an early age can be a huge challenge for many young people, especially when they didn't think they were at risk of infection. Two university students share their stories.
PERSONAL STORY: My war against smoking addiction
I started smoking when I was 17 years old. I will never forget that first drag- the headrush, the thrill and the smell and taste. It is now 8 years later and am still in an on/off relationship with cigarettes.
Global war on tobacco far from over
While anti-tobacco legislation and campaigns have increased globally, there is still much that needs to be done to stop the six million people from dying due to smoking cigarettes or second-hand smoke every year.
‘Death saves money’- Philip Morris, global tobacco producer
This podcast by Planet Money reveals a cost analysis commissioned by the Czech Republic government who were concerned about their economic depression. Smoking was admitted to be less costly for governments and Philip Morris admitted that death saves money
High cholesterol puts your heart health at risk
Cardio-vascular disease kills 200 individuals in SA every day, which equates to 13 mini bus loads of people! Additionally, 5.5 million South Africans are at risk of getting a heart-attack because of their high cholesterol levels.
Smoke-free movies: from evidence to action
World Health Organisation (WHO) released the second edition of the smoke-free movies report. It underlines the fact that, in some countries, many of the youth-rated films that contain tobacco imagery are the recipients of significant government production subsidies.
Breast cancer in men a reality
Breast cancer is most common in women, but growing evidence shows that men are also at risk of developing this type of cancer. About 1% of South Africans diagnosed with breast cancer are men. Johan Basson of Johannesburg is part of this small, yet significant cohort.
Researchers explain VOICE study changes
PITTSBURGH, September 28, 2011 ' VOICE, an HIV prevention trial evaluating two antiretroviral (ARV)-based approaches for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV in women ' daily use of one of two different ARV tablets or of a vaginal gel ' will be dropping one of the oral tablets from the study. Read statement here.
Finding the others Living with AIDS # 490
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.
Behind Her Smile
The story of Nozipho Mgoma, a brave single mother, and her battle against breast cancer.
Investing in Justice
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 unsung revolution
OPINION: The decade's most important development in HIV science has gone largely unnoticed in the South African media. By Rebecca Hodes
Big Tobacco, the Food & Beverage Industry are not civil society
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.
BLOG: Smoking is not cool
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.