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Diet and nutrition Obesity to be labelled a disease In an effort to focus greater attention on the weight-gain epidemic some experts are classifying obesity as a disease. WHO urges tougher rules to curb childhood obesity Gene variants may play role in obesity Fat makes the brain susceptible to Alzheimer's
Environment A battery made of wood Scientists are developing a new environmentally-friendly battery made of wood which they say will belong-lasting and efficient. Genome of global deep ocean sequenced Thriving species at risk from climate change Wood not so green as a biofuel
Mental Health Group therapy helps rape victims in poor countries Group therapy works better than individual support for women in low-income countries who have been victims of sexual violence. 'Sensory-focused' autism therapy promising Autism finds space in the workplace Avatars help schizophrenics silence voices
Travel Drivers more likely to die in crashes Researchers claim that passenger car drivers are more likely to die in crashes with SUVs, regardless of crash safety ratings. Farting on flights A dim blue light keeps night drivers alert Sleepy, drunken drivers equally bad
Fitness Cape Town ranked 'Fittest City' Research has shown that if public and private entities worked together to bring back movement into our cities, we can live in healthier cities. Elana Meyer launches Endurocad 'Heading' a soccer ball can injure brain Pedometers keep you moving
Diabetes Could more sleep lower diabetes risk? A study found significant improvements in insulin sensitivity among sleep-deprived men after they had extra sleep. Blood test might predict type 1 diabetes in children Red meat tied to higher diabetes risk Low blood sugar may raise dementia risk in diabetics
Asthma Sleeplessness affects school work of asthmatics Kids with badly-controlled asthma and resulting sleep problems often suffer academically, a study finds. New asthma drug a 'potential game changer' Ginger effective in treating asthma SA has world’s fourth highest asthma death rate
Events 27 countries and 28 000km for charity SA couple arrive in Germany for Mandela Hospital overland journey. Anti-doping drive goes national Creating a safer world for children Sanctum partners with Cansa