There are now 29 confirmed AH1N1 influenza (Swine Flu) cases in South Africa, following 11 new cases reported recently. The 11 cases, all university students, presented with flu-like symptoms at...

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Building a relationship... with your medicines

SO youre on ARVs? Taking anti-retroviral medications is a lifelong responsibility. The question is: How can you take on this challenge? The...

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ANAEMIA is a common disease, which affects human beings. Anaemia, which means, lack of blood, denotes a shortage of rich red blood cells and colouring matter, this is often the result of consuming...

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SHINGLES is a viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Usually one develops chickenpox during childhood. It is highly contagious and after recovering...

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CHRONIC Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterised by profound fatigue that is not improved by rest. CFS is not just a normal tiredness, it is severe fatigue, which comes on...

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