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Bad habits drive health risks among Kenya's urban poor
Slum residents were said to do less exercise because of cheap motorcycle taxis. Boris Golovnev/Shutterstock</span>There's a rise of cardiovascular diseases in developing countries which is linked...
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Top ratings for Biz Rate Card 2019
Bizcommunity is excited to announce the relaunch of our Biz Product and Rate Card, featuring all-new product infographics and descriptors, as well as a product portfolio that is easier than ever to...
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Know your business inside out with a Biz Office
New expectations of transparency and authenticity in business means things like organisational purpose, brand stories, how your company does things, what it believes in and what it stands for, can all...
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How business misrepresented evidence: the South African sugar tax story
Corporations misused evidence to manipulate health policy. Shutterstock</span>In a recently published study on the political activities of the soft drinks industry in the lead up to South Africa...
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Unravelling the genetic code that controls cell function and disease
Supplied</span>New research reveals how and why only certain DNA elements are chosen to regulate gene expression within the vast genome and how this predisposes us to diseases. This could help...
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#BestofBiz 2019: Healthcare
We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2019 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and brand press offices with the most views. Discover the most read...
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Namibia, WHO partner in strengthening clinical care of NCDs
As part of efforts to reduce the growing burden of non communicable diseases (NCDs) on mortality and morbidity in Namibia, the Ministry of Health and Social Services with support from WHO is...
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Antibody technologies take a step closer to precision medicine
Tumour cells under a microscope labelled with fluorescent molecules. Shutterstock</span>The search for better cancer treatments continues, as current options often cause severe side effects. Less...
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Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here's a new approach
The burden of non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan African is growing because of factors such as demographic changes and increases in life expectancy. These diseases include heart attacks, stroke,...
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Ghana needs a better policy to guide care for cancer patients
A nurse in a hospital checks an IV. Wikimedia Commons</span>The World Health Assembly urged countries in 2014 to include palliative care into their health systems. Its resolution called for...
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A new global health pattern: longer life for the poor, with more ailments
Women and children wait to be treated at a health clinic in northern Burkina Faso. Giles Clarke/UNOCHA via Getty Images</span>With ageing come many benefits, including freedom, wisdom,...
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South Africans must be healthier for universal healthcare to succeed
People exercising in Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dino Lloyd/Gallo Images via Getty Images</span>Achieving a healthy population isn't easy for any country - rich or poor. One of the...
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Air pollution, temperature and respiratory disease: a South African study
Children aged 0-14 years are likely to be physically active outdoors when it’s warm. Hello World/Getty Images</span>Global warming and air pollution have something in common: their effects on...
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Diabetes telemedicine gets booster shot from joint investment
AlphaCode, the fintech investment arm of Rand Merchant Investment Holdings (RMI), and the local investment fund of Endeavor, a global entrepreneur network, have recently concluded a joint investment in...
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Technology can help people manage their diabetes - case study shows it's not...
Getty Images</span>Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death globally. There's no cure for most of them, such as diabetes. Rather, they're controlled through lifelong medical...
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Weekly injection could treat type 2 diabetes, new enzyme discovery suggests
Shutterstock</span>A newly discovered protein produced by the liver, and which helps to control blood sugar levels, could potentially revolutionise treatment for type 2 diabetes.Read more... |...
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Why Sierra Leone needs to focus on cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular risk factors are high in Sierra Leone. Steven Rubin</span>Cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, are major causes of death and...
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It's a brave new (online) world... make your healthcare assets count
Ensuring that your digital assets, such as websites, social media pages and blogs, are seen by your target market really matters. Cingulate Marketing and Advertising shares valuable pointers on making...
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Honour the 'brave': celebrating the next generation of healthcare professionals
Season 2 of 'Sponsors of Brave' is now open for nominations - calling all aspiring, current, or recently graduated and community service healthcare students boldly and bravely changing the world around...
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Pulmonary hypertension: why creating awareness is key in Africa
Conditions like HIV, TB, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increase the risk of pulmonary hypertension. Shutterstock</span>Pulmonary hypertension is elevated blood pressure that occurs...
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