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Diet and nutrition Purple tomatoes more ‘tasty and healthy’ Tomatoes, said to be the world's most popular fruit, can be made both better-tasting and longer-lasting thanks to UK research with purple GM varieties. Too few kids use fast-food kilojoule info Diet drinks 'as bad as meth addiction' Americans still making unhealthy choices
Environment Carbon footprint of shoes damaging environment Study finds the bulk of shoes’ carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes. Scientists explore future tropical rainfall Scientists say humans are causing global climate change Climate change killing off plants and animals
Mental Health Personality disorder affects emotion perception In studies, patients with borderline personality disorder sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat. Psychiatry 'Bible' launched amid controversy 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder Experts debate what's 'normal'
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 Statins may hamper workout results Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study. Exercise should be core subject at school Steroids bad for mental health Putting group fitness classes in the proper light
Diabetes Type 2 diabetes progresses faster in kids New research suggests that type 2 diabetes is often more aggressive in children and can lead to serious complications later in life. Fish oil pills might cut diabetes risk Depression raises low blood sugar risk in diabetics Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes
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 Sanctum partners with Cansa Natural retailer Harmless House is proud to announce that the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) has recognised Sanctum as a range containing only 100% naturally derived and safe ingredients. Lactose-intolerant people needed for study Hypertension and awareness in SA SA doctors to tackle lifestyle diseases epidemic