UK on course to zero HIV transmissions by 2030 — govt report

A report by Public Health England shows that HIV transmission in the UK has continued to fall, by as much as 71% in some categories. The report... January 22nd, 2020

Cancer mortality down 29% since 1991 but slow progress with some — ACS report

The cancer death rate declined by 29% from 1991 to 2017, including a 2.2% drop from 2016 to 2017, the largest single-year drop in cancer mortality... January 22nd, 2020

FF+ concern over loss of Makgoba as Health Ombud

The Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) has released a statement saying it is concerned with Malegapuru Makgoba’s appointment as Eskom’s interim chair... January 22nd, 2020

DA petitions for removal of Gauteng hospital's management

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has launched a petition to remove the CEO and top management of the failing Bheki Mlangeni Hospital in Soweto,... January 22nd, 2020

Slain patient's brother angry over lack of Durban hospital security

The brother of the Nigerian man murdered in a Durban hospital in an apparent hit has lashed out at the lack of security at the facility, reports The... January 22nd, 2020

Man arrested for allegedly shooting wife and son in hospital emergency ward

A 51-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly shot his wife and son in the casualty ward of St Rita’s Hospital in Limpopo, reports The Times.... January 22nd, 2020

North West Health boss fired over alleged Gupta fraud links

The North West government has confirmed its head of health, Thabo Lekalakala – accused of entering into fraudulent contracts with Gupta-linked... January 22nd, 2020

Helen Suzman Foundation releases its National Health Insurance Bill submission

In a four-part brief series, Anton van Dalsen reviews the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI Bill). The briefs are based on a submission made by... January 22nd, 2020

Quicker test being trialled to help prevent permanent deafness in babies

Newborn babies could be saved from permanent deafness thanks to a new test being pioneered in Manchester, reports a Manchester Evening News report.... January 22nd, 2020

Sepsis associated with 1 in 5 deaths globally, double previous estimate

Twice as many people as previously believed are dying of sepsis worldwide, according to an analysis, published in The Lancet. Among them are a... January 22nd, 2020

Global warming linked to likely increase in violent deaths

Rising temperatures caused by global heating are likely to increase deaths from road crashes, violence, suicides and drowning, according to a US... January 22nd, 2020

'Prehab' before surgery improves care, reduces costs

"Pre-habilitation," as it's called, uses the weeks before surgery to encourage patients to move more, eat healthier, cut back on tobacco,... January 22nd, 2020

New T-cell therapy has potential to kill most human cancer types – animal study

The discovery of a new kind of immune cell receptor could pave the way for a new type of T-cell cancer therapy that can attack a diverse range of... January 22nd, 2020

Average body temperature has decreased over time

Analyses and surveys suggest that the average human body temperature is now lower than the 37°C standard established more than 150 years... January 22nd, 2020

Blue light may help with mild traumatic brain injury

Relative to placebo, exposure to morning blue light led to improved sleep, reduced daytime sleepiness, and improved executive neural functioning,... January 22nd, 2020

Habitual tea drinking cuts CVD and all-risk mortality — China-PAR study

"Habitual tea consumption is associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and all-cause death," said first author Dr Xinyan Wang, Chinese... January 22nd, 2020

Long-term medication for schizophrenia is safe

A Karolinska Institutet data analysis suggests that long‐term antipsychotic use does not increase severe physical morbidity leading to... January 22nd, 2020

PTSD symptoms experienced by 1 in 6 women suffering miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy

One in six women who experience an early miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder nine months later, says a... January 22nd, 2020