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The Sugar Tax: implications for the cane industry, obesity and consumer...
955169 via [[https://pixabay.com/en/sugar-cup-pile-of-sugar-sweet-1514247/ pixabay]]</span>During his budget speech, the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan warned that tax on sugary beverages...
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NCD epidemic is detrimental to the SA's economic health
Dr Guni Goolab, principal officer: Gems</span>A recent Statistics South Africa analysis of mortality and causes of death found that non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as type 2 diabetes,...
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Holistic treatment and management of diabetes critical
As far back as 2013, The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, warned that a survey by the Human Research Council (HSRC) and The Medical Research Council highlighted that chronic lifestyle diseases...
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Royal London invests in SA insurtech product to cover diabetics
© Alexander Novikov [[www.123rf.com 123rf.com]]</span>UK insurer, Royal London, will be adopting a South African designed insurtech platform to extend cover to clients living with diabetes, who...
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Fabry disease is treatable, so early diagnosis is critical
Fabry disease is one of more that 40 known genetic diseases referred to as lysosomal storage disorders, which is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A (a-Gal A), which causes a...
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UJ research: Increasing autopsies for compensation of occupational lung diseases
©VYACHESLAV SVETLICHNYY via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Miners in South Africa face an epidemic of occupational lung diseases. According to Julian Mthombeni, Biomedical Technology lecturer at...
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Four myths about diabetes debunked
©puhhha via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>The World Health Organisation estimates that the number of people with diabetes is 422m, globally. And between 1980 and 2014 the number of people with...
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Sugar tax under fire from producers, unions and business
© marcos calvo mesa [[www,123rf.com 123rf.com]]</span>The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), Business Unity SA (Busa) and the South African Sugar Association (Sasa) have agreed that...
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Diabetes is potentially the fastest growing health crisis of our time
Grant Newton, CEO of the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology</span>Although diabetes is a global problem, it has a local epicentre - in the next 20 years, with 77% of people with diabetes...
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New doctor training tool for chronic diseases
[[www.123rf.com 123rf.com]]</span>A training resource on how to advise patients on modifying their lifestyle to reduce chronic diseases is now part of the curriculum at various medical faculties...
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Anglo American sets aside $101m for silicosis claims
Picture: Sonke Gender Justice</span>LONDON - British miner Anglo American has set aside $101m to cover potential damages for former South African staff who contracted the fatal lung disease...
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Diabetes management under review at 19th annual CDE forum
The 19th CDE Postgraduate Forum in Diabetes Management will be taking place from 11 - 13 August 2017 at Emperors Palace and Convention Centre, Johannesburg, where this year's event is expected to...
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Study finds large number of South Africans happy to be overweight
Obesity in SA (Image Supplied)</span>According to the World Health Organisation, at a public hearing on the proposed sugar tax on sugary drinks convened by Parliament's Finance and Health...
View ArticleTshemba Foundation ushering in a new era of medical volunteering serving...
As a way to improve access to healthcare in under-resourced communities in rural South Africa, the Tshemba Foundation is ushering in a new era of medical volunteering. Based in a purpose-built...
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Gestational diabetes a very real threat
©HONGQI ZHANG via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>While pregnant, women are offered loads of advice on what to eat. While opinions on this differ, one aspect that should not be ignored is the very...
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Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma
©Roman Fedin via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye's optic nerve and results in vision loss and irreversible blindness in some people. The diseases...
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Six eating habits for healthy kidneys
When it comes to health advice, our hearts are often in the spotlight. However, as equally vital organs, our kidneys really shouldn't be relegated to the shadows. Worldwide, chronic kidney disease...
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Tailored medical distribution software launched
SAP Business One partner, Bluekey Seidor, has introduced a software solution tailored for the medical distribution industry.Read more... | Send to a friend
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#EntrepreneurMonth: The humble beginnings of a bicycle courier company
Access to health services is a challenge for many throughout the country, but most especially where access to transport to or from a local clinic for medicine collection is limited. Iyeza Health, the...
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Diabetes treatment goals still suboptimal
New approaches needed for prevention, diagnosis and disease managementRead more... | Send to a friend
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