Medical teams in Haiti are still treating trauma patients but also face a new wave of ailments linked to poor hygiene and squalid, cramped living conditions.

SWC: health sector 90% ready

9/2/2010

South Africa's health sector is "90%" ready for the soccer world cup and working quickly to close the gaps, Deputy Health Minister Molefi Sefularo said on Monday.

Home habits to keep kids slim

9/2/2010

Something as simple as sitting down to dinner together as a family can go a long way in helping a child fend off obesity.

Global warming an Olympic worry

9/2/2010

Global warming is starting to worry the International Olympic Committee, with concern mounting over how it might affect future Games.

Autism risk rises with mom's age

9/2/2010

Older moms are more likely to have a child with autism than women who give birth at a younger age, new research shows.

Medical waste kingpin arrested

9/2/2010

The Green Scorpions have arrested a Free State man believed to be at the centre of the illegal dumping medical waste in the Welkom area, environmental authorities said on Monday.

Third-hand smoke dangerous

9/2/2010

A study has now shown third-hand smoke - tobacco residue clinging to surfaces - is also bad for you, and even worse for children.

Religious not healthier after all

9/2/2010

When it comes to heart disease and clogged arteries, attending religious services or having spiritual experiences may not protect against heart attacks and strokes.

Jackson doc pleads not guilty

9/2/2010

Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of a celebrity courtroom drama.

Why it's scary to lose money

9/2/2010

People are afraid to lose money and an unusual new study explains why - the brain's fear centre controls the response to a gamble.

Social networks should protect kids

9/2/2010

The privacy of underage users should be better protected by social networking websites, the European Commission urged.

Cooldrink, pancreatic cancer linked

9/2/2010

People who drink at least two sugary cooldrinks a week have an increased risk of developing cancer of the pancreas, and researchers suspect the culprit is sugar.