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Fish oil no benefit before heart attack
Fish oil supplements did not prevent heart problems in people who hadn't had a heart attack yet a study shows.
Pregnant mom's flu a bipolar risk for baby
Researchers have found a small risk in pregnant women with the flu and bipolar disorder in their children.
Vaginal delivery may be safer for preemies
Very premature babies have fewer breathing problems when they're born through vaginal delivery.
Spider toxin the future of anti-venom vaccines
An engineered spider toxin could be the future of anti-venom vaccines.
Coke takes anti-obesity campaign global
Coca-Cola promises to make diet drinks more widely available around the world.
Cholesterol drugs may help kidney cancer survival
Study finds statin medications tied to lower death risk after nearly four years of follow-up.
Older, heavy smokers at high risk of lung cancer
Doctors have advised older, overweight smokers they should get screened for lung cancer.
Sunshine may prolong life
Exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure, cut the risk of heart attack and stroke – and even prolong life, a study suggests.
Many medical guidelines don't consider costs
Many of the top medical societies don't consider costs when developing best practices.
Healthcare market inquiry announced
The Competition Commission (CC) will start a long-awaited market inquiry into pricing in the private healthcare sector.
Blackboard chalk may spur allergies
A protein used in a common classroom item may cause a reaction in kids with milk allergies.
Religious support tied to intensive end-of-life care
People with advanced cancer tend to get more aggressive care at the end of life and spend more time in the ICU.
Antidepressants raise gastro infection risk
Researchers aren't sure why these meds are linked to chances of contracting difficile.
Prostate cancer may be deadlier for the uninsured
A study has found uninsured people are more likely to have a higher PSA test score, advanced disease and shorter survival.
Bad sleep increase prostate cancer risk
Men with sleeping problems are most likely to have severe disease, researchers have found.
21 babies die a day in SA
A shocking report shows that 7 500 babies born alive die on their first day in South Africa every year.
Vit C help lungs of babies of pregnant smokers
Small study suggests infants of women who take supplements have lower risk of wheezing.
Dagga mimics symptoms of prenatal disorder
Using synthetic marijuana during pregnancy can lead to symptoms of eclampsia.
DNA tests show Europe is one big family
New DNA research shows that modern-day people in the UK shares ancestors with people across Europe.
Men-in-nursing forum to be launched
South Africa will soon launch a Men-in-Nursing forum as the number of male nurses grows.
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