Home > News Top Headlines Diet drinks 'as bad as meth addiction' A study claims that heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine. 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. 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. Exercise should be core subject at school Schools need to boost efforts to get students moving, and make gym class as critical as other core subjects if they want to increase test scores as well as students' general well-being, experts say. Statins may hamper workout results Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study. KZN health restarts cancer machines Two state-of-the-art radiotherapy machines used to treat cancer patients will be operational again soon at Durban's Addington Hospital. The science behind the itch A study shows that the sensation of itching is hardwired into the nervous system and can be traced back to a small molecule released in the spinal cord. Losing weight may ease heartburn Study found shedding pounds reduces chronic heartburn symptoms among overweight and obese patients. Bird flu strain can go airborne A deadly strain of the bird flu virus can be transmitted between some animals through the air, scientists said. Online tool reduces inappropriate medical tests A web-based decision-making tool that alerts heart doctors when diagnostic tests would not be useful for a specific patient can curb wasteful procedures, according to a new study. More news you should know Researcher admits mistakes in stem cell studyChronic heartburn may raise odds for throat cancerModified polio virus may help fight brain tumoursOvereating learned in infancy Personality disorder affects emotion perceptionDon't keep coronavirus cases quiet: WHOToo few kids use fast-food kilojoule infoFastest face transplant done in 3 weeks More news about 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 advertisement From our sponsors Hill's Science Plan Canine Mini range What is Diabetic Neuropathy? There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available
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.
Exercise should be core subject at school Schools need to boost efforts to get students moving, and make gym class as critical as other core subjects if they want to increase test scores as well as students' general well-being, experts say.
Statins may hamper workout results Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study.
KZN health restarts cancer machines Two state-of-the-art radiotherapy machines used to treat cancer patients will be operational again soon at Durban's Addington Hospital.
The science behind the itch A study shows that the sensation of itching is hardwired into the nervous system and can be traced back to a small molecule released in the spinal cord.
Losing weight may ease heartburn Study found shedding pounds reduces chronic heartburn symptoms among overweight and obese patients.
Bird flu strain can go airborne A deadly strain of the bird flu virus can be transmitted between some animals through the air, scientists said.
Online tool reduces inappropriate medical tests A web-based decision-making tool that alerts heart doctors when diagnostic tests would not be useful for a specific patient can curb wasteful procedures, according to a new study.
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