Home > News Top Headlines Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk: EU agency Europe's medicines watchdog said Friday the benefits of acne drug Diane 35, widely used as a contraceptive, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins. Doping in professional sport Worldwide, governments and professional sporting bodies have expressed their outrage that the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs in professional sport has yet again come to the fore. Scientists say humans are causing global climate change A study shows that more than 97% of scientists believe humans are the main drivers of climate change. Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk Having a fast-food restaurant nearby might be a convenience, but living within two miles of one may boost your risk of obesity. Eyelash extension adhesives can cause bad reactions Infections and allergies from cosmetic procedures involving eyelash extensions can damage eyes or cause swelling and a loss of eyelashes. Brain stimulation may help with maths ability Applying painless but targeted electrical stimulation to parts of the brain that play a role in number manipulation may in future be a way to help people who struggle with maths. Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes An injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed and may help fight diabetes. 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder As many as 1 in 5 American kids suffer from a mental disorder such as anxiety or depression and the incidence of such ailments is rising. Public pools contaminated with human waste Up to 50% of pool filters that were tested in a study contained E-coli bacteria found in human faeces. WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough World Health Organization says single yellow fever shot enough to guarantee life-long immunity. More news you should know MRI scans make baby autopsies more 'acceptable'Sars-like virus spreads from patient to nurseAdult kids of substance abusers prone to depressionExperts debate what's 'normal' Anti-gay bullying tied to teen depressionDepression may boost stroke risk in womenNew cancer tools offer alternative to chemoGlobal life spans continue to lengthen More news about Diet and nutrition Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk Having a fast-food restaurant nearby might be a convenience, but living within two miles of one may boost your risk of obesity. Online map is gateway to edibles How food colour 'warps time' when cooking Eating insects may help fight obesity Environment Scientists say humans are causing global climate change A study shows that more than 97% of scientists believe humans are the main drivers of climate change. Climate change killing off plants and animals Livestock still a major emissions source Spider toxin the future of anti-venom vaccines Mental Health 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder As many as 1 in 5 American kids suffer from a mental disorder such as anxiety or depression and the incidence of such ailments is rising. Experts debate what's 'normal' More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities Recession damages health 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 Are you consuming substances that can get you banned? Worldwide, governments and professional sporting bodies have expressed their outrage that the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs in professional sport has yet again come to the fore. New fitness centers cater to ageing baby boomers Exercise may ease pain of fibromyalgia Children who exercise are stronger Diabetes Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes An injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed and may help fight diabetes. Dagga smokers have better blood sugar control Hormone shows potential as diabetes treatment Sugary drinks raise diabetes risk by 20% Asthma SA has world’s fourth highest asthma death rate According to a recent report by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), South Africa has the world’s fourth highest asthma death rate among five to 35 year olds. Time to control asthma Early wheezing tied to childhood asthma risk BPA raises risk for childhood asthma Events Lactose-intolerant people needed for study The UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit need both lactose intolerant and lactose tolerant people for a research study. Hypertension and awareness in SA SA doctors to tackle lifestyle diseases epidemic Great excitement for Spec-Savers IRONMAN SA weekend advertisement From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support
Scientists say humans are causing global climate change A study shows that more than 97% of scientists believe humans are the main drivers of climate change.
Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk Having a fast-food restaurant nearby might be a convenience, but living within two miles of one may boost your risk of obesity.
Eyelash extension adhesives can cause bad reactions Infections and allergies from cosmetic procedures involving eyelash extensions can damage eyes or cause swelling and a loss of eyelashes.
Brain stimulation may help with maths ability Applying painless but targeted electrical stimulation to parts of the brain that play a role in number manipulation may in future be a way to help people who struggle with maths.
Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes An injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed and may help fight diabetes.
1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder As many as 1 in 5 American kids suffer from a mental disorder such as anxiety or depression and the incidence of such ailments is rising.
Public pools contaminated with human waste Up to 50% of pool filters that were tested in a study contained E-coli bacteria found in human faeces.
WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough World Health Organization says single yellow fever shot enough to guarantee life-long immunity.
Diet and nutrition Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk Having a fast-food restaurant nearby might be a convenience, but living within two miles of one may boost your risk of obesity. Online map is gateway to edibles How food colour 'warps time' when cooking Eating insects may help fight obesity
Environment Scientists say humans are causing global climate change A study shows that more than 97% of scientists believe humans are the main drivers of climate change. Climate change killing off plants and animals Livestock still a major emissions source Spider toxin the future of anti-venom vaccines
Mental Health 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder As many as 1 in 5 American kids suffer from a mental disorder such as anxiety or depression and the incidence of such ailments is rising. Experts debate what's 'normal' More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities Recession damages health
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 Are you consuming substances that can get you banned? Worldwide, governments and professional sporting bodies have expressed their outrage that the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs in professional sport has yet again come to the fore. New fitness centers cater to ageing baby boomers Exercise may ease pain of fibromyalgia Children who exercise are stronger
Diabetes Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes An injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed and may help fight diabetes. Dagga smokers have better blood sugar control Hormone shows potential as diabetes treatment Sugary drinks raise diabetes risk by 20%
Asthma SA has world’s fourth highest asthma death rate According to a recent report by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), South Africa has the world’s fourth highest asthma death rate among five to 35 year olds. Time to control asthma Early wheezing tied to childhood asthma risk BPA raises risk for childhood asthma
Events Lactose-intolerant people needed for study The UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit need both lactose intolerant and lactose tolerant people for a research study. Hypertension and awareness in SA SA doctors to tackle lifestyle diseases epidemic Great excitement for Spec-Savers IRONMAN SA weekend