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Cow's milk a bad formula for later life

Research shows that in contrast to breast milk, tinned milk's propensity to overfeed can cause weight problems in adulthood.

'Manopause' exists -- but is rare

The inevitable reduction of testosterone could initiate andropause.

Is SA ready to exploit telemedicine?

Though it could make a great difference to the lives of the rural poor, technology is a stumbling block.

Dementia: SA's hidden disease

Lack of awareness and fear leads to the symptoms often being put down to old age or witchcraft.

Depression in teenagers brings on the worst of times

Thousands of under-16s are on antidepressants in the UK and mental health problems in the young are on the rise.

Donors crucial to battle against HIV/Aids

More lives are being saved from HIV/Aids than ever before and eight developing countries now give drug treatment to all those who need it.

SA failing to reduce child deaths

Experts point to gross inefficiencies in a dysfunctional healthcare system.

Dire lack of birth-control education

World Contraception Day puts spotlight on limited reproductive health information for South African women.

Cooking for guests on a special diet

The ingredients to avoid -- and recipes to enjoy.

Drug could double life of donor organs

Doctors are to begin the trial of a treatment that could double the time transplanted organs survive in the body.