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Eating protein 3x a day to improve muscle mass in the elderly
Spreading protein intake equally among the three daily meals could be linked to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly.
These are the findings...
All clear for a trial of Ecstasy drug in PTSD patients
According to a Science Magazine report, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated 3.4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), better known as the illegal drug ecstasy,...
High-salt intake may double the risk of heart failure
High salt intake is associated with a doubled risk of heart failure, according to a 12-year study in more than 4,000 people presented today...
HPCSA helps police to bust bogus doctor
The Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) teamed up with the Medicines Control Council and the SA Police Service to out a bogus doctor who...
Disembowelling SA's private healthcare system
"Health tourism" by African leaders has been criticised by South Africa’s health minister. While the self-serving hypocrisy of leaders who have destroyed their countries’...
Drugmaker sued for fraudulent marketing of cancer pain medicine
The state of Arizona has sued Insys Therapeutics, accusing the drugmaker of engaging in a fraudulent marketing scheme aimed at increasing sales of a...
Moderate consumption of fat and carbs is best for good health
Research with more than 135,000 people across five continents has shown that a diet which includes a moderate intake of fat and fruits and...
Military-issue footwear causing musculoskeletal injuries
Drilling in the wrong footwear is causing musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, resulting in troops being invalided out, according to a small UK study.
Marching around a...
Thrombus formation varies according to the type of drug
Researchers in Japan examined several types of anticoagulants and found that the rates of thrombus formation are different according to the type of drug,...
DoH official arrested for alleged bursary fraud
A Department of Health official from Kimberly has been arrested by the Hawks for alleged bursary fraud.
According to a News24 report, Hawks spokesperson, Captain...