Research

Programme fights HIV blood
A blood safety programme in South Africa led to a major decline in the presence of Aids-causing HIV in donated blood, a new study finds.

Aids campaigns not working?
The massive HIV/Aids campaigns that South African society is constantly bombarded with, has no effect on reducing the pandemic's prevalence rate, according to a researcher.

Smoking may increase TB risk
If you smoke, you might be at increased risk of tuberculosis, a new South African study suggests.

Research on brain damage

Bird flu vaccine for SA?
A feasibility study into manufacturing a bird flu vaccine for South Africa is being conducted in Cape Town, the Biovac Institute said on Tuesday.

HIV increasing steadily
There is a steady increase in HIV prevalence in South Africa, a professor from the University of KwaZulu-Natal said at the opening of the Gauteng Aids Council conference.

Reflexology may aid constipated kids
Exciting new research into the effect of reflexology on children suffering from chronic constipation is currently underway at Stellenbosch University.