Cutting the cost to conceive
For couples who can’t conceive naturally, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can cost ten of thousands of rands but that may be changing.
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Men’s Health
Report: Estimating the size of the sex worker population in South Africa
Led by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT), this research estimates that there are about 153,000 sex workers operating in South Africa.
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Study estimates 153,000 sex workers active in South Africa
First of its kind research released yesterday shows that South Africa is home to about 153,000 sex workers as a new plan aims to decriminalise one of the world’s oldest professions.
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Separating cancer fact from fiction
We’ve been told that everything from baby bottles to Brazilian Blowouts can cause cancer. Now, Health-e News separates cancer fact from fiction.
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Unusual suspects: What science says causes cancer
From coffee to antiperspirant, everyday items are increasingly under scrutiny about whether they could cause cancer. Our Wilma Stassen reviews the evidence.
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Rape statistics disputed
As 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence ends, activist Rochelle Pimentel says frequently cited rape states are wrong.
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World body addresses prostate cancer test problems
New international guidelines released yesterday aim to address problems around prostate cancer screening.
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Lusikisiki calls for better community safety, post-rape services
As the country celebrates 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, Lusikisiki residents came together to raiser awareness about rape, but argue that safety, and access to justice and care should be priorities 365 days a year.
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Informal settlements crucial to Ekurhuleni HIV response
With more than 100 informal settlements in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, taking HIV prevention and care into communities is crucial in addressing the metro’s high HIV prevalence rate, says local government.
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Sex after “the snip”
One couple talks to Health-e News about sex after “the snip” of medical male circumcision.
Read More » Sex after “the snip”Mabopane holds cancer fundraiser
Mabopane outside Pretoria recently held a fun walk in order to raise funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa’s (CANSA) Gauteng office.
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Report: South African Health Review 2013-14
Released annually by the Health Systems Trust, the South African Health Review is comprised of 17 chapters on topical health issues.
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Medical male circumcision becomes the ‘in’ thing
Younger men say voluntary medical male circumcision is becoming cool among peers as the country continues rolling out new method.
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A mother’s take on medical male circumcision
Sibongile Madi talks to OurHealth citizen journalist Sphiwe Ntuli about her decision to medically circumcise her 4-year-old son.
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Surgery the ‘only chance’ for some obese patients
Sometimes surgery is the only intervention that can save obese patients from death caused by diseases such as heart failure, strokes, diabetes and hypertension.
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