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Omega-3 supplementation linked with atrial fibrillation risk — Meta-analysis

Omega-3 supplements are associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation in people with high blood lipids, a meta-analysis of randomised control trials...

Policy-makers need to find alternatives to failed first line of attack

The six million global deaths caused annually by combustive tobacco smoking is projected to increase to eight million within 10 years – forcing cardiologists,...

Anti-tobacco crusaders eschew good science for 'religious campaign'

One of the tragedies of fighting the losing battle against tobacco related deaths and disease globally is that those active in tobacco control have...

Deadly dangers of flawed nicotine information and skewed perceptions

The potentially life-saving switch by smokers to non-combustible nicotine products is being severely undermined by skewed perceptions about their safety – especially in America...

Surgical gowns retain C difficile even after disinfectant use

Research has shown how surgical gowns used in hospitals are retaining superbug Clostridium difficile (C difficile), even after being treated with the recommended amount...

Discrimination hampering global effort to tackle HIV epidemic

Discrimination against vulnerable and marginalised communities is seriously hampering the global effort to tackle the HIV epidemic according to a report by the Global...

'Disconcerting' results from breast biopsy study

Research shows that while breast biopsies are good at distinguishing between healthy tissue and cancer, they are less reliable for identifying more subtle abnormalities - challenging the belief that a biopsy is the gold standard to resolve unclear mammograms or ultrasound.

Children’s cancer survival rates lower in SA

Survival rates for children with cancer are significantly lower in SA than in developed countries because many only get treatment when the disease is...