MVA85A vaccine safe on infants
But British Medical Journal sounds alarm over new treatment linking it to deaths
Banting judgment sets a precedent
Nutrition experts have welcomed the "not guilty" verdict by the HPCSA against renowned scientist Professor Tim Noakes.
#TimNoakes found not guilty of misconduct
Professor Tim Noakes has been found not guilty of unprofessional conduct.
#TimNoakes found not guilty
Professor Tim Noakes has been found not guilty of unprofessional conduct after being on trial for three years.
Meet 'hidden figures' behind SA discovery of killer heart gene
The three women behind what has been described as the biggest breakthrough in SA cardiology since the heart transplant tell of their tireless research.
At just 23, UKZN medical student is already soaring
Publishing peer-reviewed research in a reputable scientific journal is a pipe dream for many med students, but Kumeren Govender has already nailed it.
Albinos have higher cancer risk
About 25% of the school’s pupils suffer from albinism
New home for Chris Barnard hospital
After 33 years of operating in the CBD, the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital will be moving to a former derelict parking lot on the Foreshore.
SA children hardest hit by poverty
Children are among the hardest hit by poverty, and poor households bear the main responsibility for looking after the largest number of children, the SA Child Gauge ...
SA needs more black bone marrow donors
As somebody who is of mixed race descent, there is a 1 in 200 000 chance of Reza Prince finding a good bone marrow match.
Plight of SA doctors captured in new film
'Doc-U-Mentally' tells of 30-hour shifts, crippling staff shortages
Government pushes plain cigarette packs
Pictures warning about health risks of tobacco may also appear
Boys more prone to violence
Teenagers are both victims and perpertrators, study reveals
Banting? Don't stop your meds
Despite seemingly miraculous health turnaround while on this diet, health experts have warned against stopping medication
Cape clinic on wheels ‘banned’
A mobile clinic in Bellville had to suspend its services after local councillors challenged the validity of the service.
'SA antibiotic use up 60% in 10 years'
US researchers are warning that once-treatable infections are becoming difficult to cure due to an overuse of antibiotics.
Early treatment breakthrough in HIV trial
South Africa among 35 countries that took part in study.
A first for medical science
Tygerberg Hospital doctor creates cheaper skin graft technique.
Key to fighting resistant bacteria in fynbos?
Stellenbosch University study show soil in which fynbos grows is teeming with bacteria that could bolster battle against infections.
Groote Schuur pioneers pacemaker
Cape hospital makes history by becoming first in Africa and Middle East to implant world's smallest pacemaker.
SA doctors win for hospital app
Two Cape Town doctors to receive global award for hospital triage mobile application.
Doctors oppose assisted suicide
The South African Medical Association is the latest medical body to distance itself from doctor-assisted suicide.
Warning: Smoking can damage your plants
Passive smoking could be to blame for high levels of nicotine found in spices, herbal teas and medicinal plants, say researchers.
Experts agree with HIV self-testing
'Programme should be safe, accurate and encourage treatment for patients', say experts.
Novel TB vaccine offers hope
Clinical trials due to be conducted on 3 500 adults in SA, Kenya and Zambia.