Drinkers have fewer heart attacks

Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a long-term study among Spanish men published.

Brits ignorant about sex

More than one in 10 British people don't realise that a woman can still get pregnant if she has sex standing up, according to a poll Friday.

Assisted reproduction, birth defect link

A new study has found a higher rate of birth defects among babies conceived by assisted reproduction compared to babies conceived naturally.

Helen Joseph Hospital has no water

Helen Joseph Hospital is functioning with a water tanker and water bottles while the water supply to the area is shut down, Johannesburg Water said.

Bed that 'cures' Aids investigated

A thermal massage bed, said to cure Aids patients after a 40-minute session, is under investigation by the health ministry, the Sowetan newspaper reported.