Press office News

More deaths on railway then mining

Railway accidents accounted for more than five times as many deaths as mining accidents over a two-year period, according to the latest South Africa Survey.

Metabolic function study

The UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is recruiting volunteers for a research study on the effects of chilli on metabolic function.

Health of the Nation Challenge

Health of the Nation 50-Hour Sports Challenge taking place in Rosettenville 28-30 October will provide data on the state of fitness and obesity in South African children.

Rediscover dairy for bone health

The Consumer Education Project of Milk SA and NOFSA will launch the “Rediscover Dairy for Bone Health” campaign in 80 Pick ‘n Pay and Spar stores nationwide on 17 October 2011.

A site for sore eyes

New Paediatric Eye Care Centre opens at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital, Durban.

The high cost of ageing

We are living longer thanks to advances in medicine, but rising costs are often beyond the fixed incomes that support the aged and the first area to suffer is a healthy diet.

TopMed announces 2012 increase

TopMed has announced an average weighted increase of 9.96%. This is coupled with an improved range of options developed in response to requests from the medical scheme’s members.

Quick mouth ulcer facts

An average 20% of adults and 40% of children under 11 will experience mouth ulcers at some stage in their lives, with weakened immune systems playing a major role in this ailment.

Children die from dehydration

Millions of children die each year from dehydrationcaused by diarrhoea or gastroenteritis – be prepared.

Mushrooms go pink for cancer

Mushrooms will turn pink as the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association, Pick ‘n Pay and Yucca Packaging join forces to help raise awareness of breast cancer.