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Poor diet is killing more people than smoking, large new study suggests Diets high in sodium, and low in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and nuts and seeds are strongly linked to higher death rates, with poor diets linked to nearly 11 million deaths globally – more than deaths linked to tobacco.
WATCH: Brilliant student suffering with chronic pain finds salvation in sheepdog named Bo A brilliant student whose life has been blown apart by a rare, chronic illness causing agonising pain, has found salvation in a shaggy sheepdog named Bo.
WATCH: Woman tells of her ordeal after mesh surgery – went from being fit young mum to suicidal A 50-year-old woman shares her ordeal after she underwent mesh surgery for what she describes as mild stress incontinence - but the aftermath took such a toll that she became suicidal.
ADHD meds are safe with epilepsy – and won't raise the risk of seizures, study finds A recent study provides evidence that medications for kids with ADHD do not increase their risk for epileptic seizures.
You could be a lifesaver – simple CPR doubles the odds of a cardiac arrest patient surviving Researchers have found that any type of bystander CPR – including just performing chest compressions – significantly improves the chances of survival for people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest,
Deaf student beats the odds to graduate with law degree from UCT – and he's not done yet Qobo Ningiza is blazing a trail as the first deaf student in SA to graduate with a Bachelor of Laws degree – and he's not done yet he's aiming to do a master's degree as well.
Should you actually double up if you missed a birth control pill? And other common questions you probably have about your BC.
Reworked nasal flu vaccine looks good for kids It is recommended that all children six months and older should receive the flu vaccine, in whatever form their paediatrician recommends.
Fitness Evening exercise won't wreck your sleep According to new research, evening exercise doesn't leave people counting sheep before they fell asleep. Couple loses more than 90 kg together before wedding – and their transformation is incredible! 3 conditioning exercises to support your hips These are the 5 insane body benefits of hitting a HITT class
Sore throat It might not be wise to take steroids for a sore throat A study seeking an alternative for antibiotic treatment for a sore throat found that only one-third of patients improved on steroids. Why does SA have the highest rate of tonsillectomies in the world? GPs could safely reduce antibiotics for respiratory tract infections Talking like a Kardashian could hurt your vocal cords
Allergies This cheap street drug is dethroning cocaine Cocaine is no longer king on the drug scene in Florida. Flakka, which is sold as small clear crystals that can be popped in the mouth or smoked, is now is ruling the streets. Sources of latex exposure Allergy facts vs. fiction The top 10 dog breeds for allergy sufferers
Medical schemes Fears new medical aid law changes may cause 'doctor drain' A key issue of the proposed Medical Schemes Amendment Bill is the impact on doctors, resulting from a proposed uniform tariff for healthcare services. Looking for medical aid gap cover? These are the top options 20 medical scheme myths you should not believe Medical aids and the high cost of psychiatric meds
Diabetes Concerns raised over common diabetes test - study claims it often misses a diabetes diagnosis Researchers say a common diabetes test — which is convenient because fasting is not required — may not spot the disease as well as an older test, which is considered more cumbersome. Which type of exercise might lower your diabetes risk? You never get used to it, diabetic double amputee tells of life without legs High-tech capsule could one day replace insulin injections
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