But British Medical Journal sounds alarm over new treatment linking it to deaths
Two newly introduced tuberculosis drugs, delamanid and bedaquiline, are creating hope that drug-resistant TB may be cured much quicker.
Nutrition experts have welcomed the "not guilty" verdict by the HPCSA against renowned scientist Professor Tim Noakes.
Professor Tim Noakes has been found not guilty of unprofessional conduct.
Professor Tim Noakes has been found not guilty of unprofessional conduct after being on trial for three years.
A rare genetic disorder that is characterised by the loss of function of specific genes
The three women behind what has been described as the biggest breakthrough in SA cardiology since the heart transplant tell of their tireless research.
Publishing peer-reviewed research in a reputable scientific journal is a pipe dream for many med students, but Kumeren Govender has already nailed it.
About 25% of the school’s pupils suffer from albinism
After 33 years of operating in the CBD, the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital will be moving to a former derelict parking lot on the Foreshore.
Children are among the hardest hit by poverty, and poor households bear the main responsibility for looking after the largest number of children, the SA Child Gauge ...
South Africans who have medical aid cover should brace themselves for steep increases next year.
As somebody who is of mixed race descent, there is a 1 in 200 000 chance of Reza Prince finding a good bone marrow match.
'Doc-U-Mentally' tells of 30-hour shifts, crippling staff shortages
Pictures warning about health risks of tobacco may also appear
Research suggests that if you live in Africa and are pregnant, you are more likely to abort your baby compared to women in First World countries.
Teenagers are both victims and perpertrators, study reveals
Despite seemingly miraculous health turnaround while on this diet, health experts have warned against stopping medication
A study has revealed that many people at high risk of cardiovascular disease were almost oblivious to the risks.
A mobile clinic in Bellville had to suspend its services after local councillors challenged the validity of the service.
US researchers are warning that once-treatable infections are becoming difficult to cure due to an overuse of antibiotics.
South Africa among 35 countries that took part in study.
Tygerberg Hospital doctor creates cheaper skin graft technique.
Stellenbosch University study show soil in which fynbos grows is teeming with bacteria that could bolster battle against infections.
Cape hospital makes history by becoming first in Africa and Middle East to implant world's smallest pacemaker.