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Unique Charlotte Maxeke hospital ward faces closure

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It is a beacon of hope, yet the state's cystic fibrosis unit at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital might be closed.

Death is inevitable, pain is optional

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Some believe that proper palliative care goes a long way towards countering arguments for euthanasia, writes Thalia Randall.

Healers fill Swaziland medical gap

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Professionals trained in traditional methods are rescuing patients abandoned by budget cuts, writes Nellie Bowles.

Shot in the arm for ailing Limpopo

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Few health professionals or administrators have the broad experience or the specialist knowledge of Dr Maphata Norman Mabasa.

Low potential for NHI success in rural health

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A lack of basic services will leave an already crippled system unable to cope with the additional red tape.

Sanitisers score hand over fist

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The popularity of saniters has as much to do with health as fashion and the jury is out over their efficacy, writes Laura Barton.

The A to Z of opting for a C-section

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A C-section is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made through the mother's abdomen and uterus to assist in the safe delivery of a baby.

Tying up the loose ends of hair loss

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Other than certain individuals such as Elton John and Wayne Rooney most men accept hair loss with a sense of resignation.

Quality care for all is the goal

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Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi responds to Garth Zietsman's article on his address at the National Editors' Forum in Cape Town.

Hard climb to beat malaria

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The tools to fight the malaria may have improved, but only sustained efforts will totally eliminate it, not just intermittent interventions.

The ups and downs of bipolar disorder

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Because of the public's ignorance, Bipolar Disorder often ruins the careers of talented professional people.

[From our archives] Do’s and don’ts for the chef

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Simple precautions can reduce carcinogens in the kitchen and on the food table, writes <b>Mia Malan</b>.

Sleeping pills linked to early death

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Chronic insomniacs are far better off treating their condition through cognitive behaviour therapy than with pills, new research suggests.

Medical innovations raise hopes of many

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Tropical diseases such as malaria could be wiped out as scientists figure out how to render mosquitoes sterile.

It’s war on tropical diseases

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But experts warn that drugs alone will not win it, after the pharmaceutical giants agree to work together on an ambitious project.

Smacking will never be right

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Parental duties must not be done in anger and corporal punishment is therefore not justified

Breast is best – for slim adults

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Exclusively breastfed babies are less likely to become obese adults, research has shown.

Dental treatments to make you smile

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It's not too late to get that ice white smile.
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