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Concern as TB hits upward curve for first time in years

Sustainable Partnerships Key to Innovative Pharmaceutical Research & Development in Africa

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Written by Dr. Susan Winks, Head of Research Operations and Business Development, H3D Research Centre, University of Cape Town, and Prof. Kelly Chibale, Founder and Director, H3D Research Centre, University of Cape Town Africa’s disease burden continues to cripple…

healthe
March 1, 2023

How a few extra steps a week can prevent depression

How a few extra steps can prevent depression

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A new study has shown moderate increases in exercise can help prevent one in five cases of depression among women. Several global studies show the link between physical activity and mental well-being, but this is the first study of its kind done…

LililtaG
October 19, 2022

This simple change can help reduce high blood pressure and save thousands of lives

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa. While a healthy diet seems inaccessible for many, doctors recommend this simple change to everyday eating.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
May 7, 2021

Reimagining leadership: A tribute to Professor Bongani Mayosi

Health

He has left an indelible mark on society. His untimely death more than a year ago, left both the local and global academic community reeling.

Thania Gopal
August 21, 2019

Cigarette market soaring in Africa

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Tobacco companies are thriving in Africa due to weak anti-tobacco and tax laws, and tobacco use has increased by 44 percent between 1990 and 2012.

Amy Green
August 31, 2018

Health-e pays tribute to ‘giant’ of medicine Professor Mayosi

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'A giant has fallen': World-renowned cardiologist Professor Bongani Mayosi committed suicide on Friday.

Amy Green
July 30, 2018

New pain-free test for TB in kids

Health

Diagnosing TB in children is so difficult and often-painful that many kids are misdiagnosed and lose their chance to be cured, but new research offers hope.

Amy Green
October 23, 2017