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Obesity plus booze ups liver risk
14/3/2010
 
 

Obesity plus daily drinking boosts the risk of liver disease in men and women, researchers report in two new studies. (Image: iStock)

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20 human cases of Rift Valley Fever

 
14/3/2010
 

A Free State health official confirmed on Friday that a man was in isolation for suspected Rift Valley Fever, while the total number of established cases had climbed to 20.

 

Minister interrogates NHI document

 
14/3/2010
 

An inter-ministerial committee will "interrogate" the next draft of the National Health Insurance (NHI) before submitting the document to Cabinet, Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said.

 

Osteoporosis meds linked to fractures

 
14/3/2010
 

Long-term use of oral drugs prescribed to keep osteoporosis at bay may be associated with unusual fractures of the thigh bone, two new studies suggest.

 

Mind reading closer to reality

 
14/3/2010
 

Mind reading may have taken a step away from the realm of science fiction, thanks to a new study in which researchers taught a computer to spot specific memories as a person was having them.

 

ARV demand will collapse fiscus

 
14/3/2010
 

The massive demand for antiretroviral drugs will collapse the fiscus if not stopped, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Thursday.

 

Bailout for troubled E Cape health

 
14/3/2010
 

The cash-strapped Eastern Cape health department says it has been given a massive bailout by the national and provincial treasuries.

 

Women feel more guilt than men

 
14/3/2010
 

Women experience more guilt than men, according to a Spanish study that included 360 men and women from three age groups.

 

Online dating as honest as real life

 
14/3/2010
 

For the millions looking for love on the Internet, the nagging question remains: is my virtual paramour the person they say they are?

 
 

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