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New wave of medicines that tap power of immune system to fight cancer could become biggest drug class in history, with potential sales of $35bn a yearVeggies: fresh versus frozen
If you want to get back into the habit of healthy eating, Jenny Meyer suggests some guidelines to help veggie newbies navigate the fresh and frozen choices available
New light on colour and fitness
Gyms can use lighting to create different moods for classes, using orange or yellow light for high-energy activities and creating a club-like atmosphere for spinning
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Ugly picture of the beauty industry
Marika Sboros
Research shows ingestion of lip products could cause toxic metal exposure, blogs Marika Sboros
Opinion
The low-down on erectile problems
Marika Sboros
Myths and misconceptions on the more-common-than-thought problem of erectile dysfunction
A new target for baldness remedies
L’Oreal is selling a product it claims can halt hair loss. Marika Sboros looks at why cosmetic products may not be the best route, compared with a medical approach
New US fitness centres cater to ageing baby boomers
At Welcyon gyms, founded by husband and wife boomers Suzy and Tom Boerboom, the over-50 set find exercise havens that cater to their fitness needsJolie undergoes preventive double mastectomy to reduce high cancer risk
Angelina Jolie says she chose the preventive surgery after finding out she has a gene mutation that leads to a sharply higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer
Psychiatry’s latest ‘bible’ a work in progress
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual’s fifth edition is called the DSM-5, not the DSM-V, to allow for constant revision — but the open-ended approach has not satisfied all critics
NUTRITION MATTERS: Getting everything you need from veggies
A vegetarian diet can be a very healthy option, but careful planning is needed to ensure doesn’t lead to nutritional, writes Celynn Erasmus
Study shows link between sugar intake, diabetes
Just one can of sugar-laced soft drink a day increases risk of diabetes by more than 20%, researchers claim
Big drugmakers think small
After much hype but limited clinical success, scientists in the nanotechnology field finally see a turning point
San Francisco steps back from fight with cellphone carriers
City has revoked decision to force retailers to warn consumers on cellphone radiation levels
VITAL SIGNS: Wellbeing through purpose for Sanlam Investments CEO
Johan van der Merwe, a competitive swimmer and triathlete, is messianic about his work and says people are the ultimate investment
Lighting up the debate on lung screening
Guidelines say scans to screen for lung cancer should target smokers aged 55-74 with more than 30 pack-years of smoking
Women face dilemma over hormone replacement therapy
While hormone replacement therapy carries serious health risks, going off the medication may lead to a return of symptoms and a greater risk for high blood pressure
Home births riskier but women’s choices should be supported, doctors say
Paediatricians say hospitals and birthing centres are safer options but healthy women can give birth safely at home — a view midwives supportNew research gets to root of greying hair
Treatment shown to work on greying hair and the skin condition vitiligo
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- It’s never too late to exercise
- Stomach CT scans may help find osteoporosis, study shows
- Conquering cancer with hard work and humour
- Brewing up the path to a longer life
- See-through brains promise to clear up mental mysteries
- Record gene haul points to better cancer screening
- VITAL SIGNS: The search for stillness
- Fewer blood pressure screens may be more effective
- FDA approves morning sickness drug withdrawn 30 years ago
- A nutritional key to fighting Alzheimer’s
- Deciding between heart bypass surgery and stents
- Foods to protect you from environmental cancer risks
- How to keep your memory clock ticking
- Get top to bottom protection with fibre
- Medical marijuana could be a shot in the arm for US unions
- Help for women who find sex painful
- Portion distortion applies to children too
- Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog
- Overcontrolling parents can depress university-going children
- Plant-based diets may not be environmentally friendly
- Yoga may help get errant hearts back into rhythm
- Why X and Z are in favour as companies name new drugs
- Antibiotics crisis prompts rethink on risks and rewards
- Muscling in on the melamine risk
- Speeding up approvals of life-saving drugs
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