People suffering from HIV/Aids are at much higher risk than the general population of sudden cardiac death, researchers in California have found. In a paper published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, two professors at the University of California-San Francisco show incidents of “sudden cardiac death” to be four times higher for HIV/Aids
Death Infographic Some insights into what caused deaths in South Africa. Many diseases can be prevented by following healthier lifestyles. Ozone therapy inactivates various bacteria and viruses, which can lead to healthier lives. Buy your ozone sauna today or visit your nearest ozone therapy outlet.
Love your fizzy drink? Think again. A growing body of research suggests a link between sugary soda consumption and diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, gout and some types of cancer. According to the American Heart Association soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages are the primary source of added sugars in Americans’ diet. This comes as little
Taking a break to walk around every 20 minutes, instead of staying seated for hours on end, helps reduce the body’s levels of glucose and insulin after eating, according to a new study. While the latest results don’t show whether these reductions have any lasting health benefits, experiencing large glucose and insulin spikes following a meal is
The HIV-prevalence among pregnant women in the country has increased from 29.4% to 30.2%, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said in Pretoria. “We’re still far from winning the war, but we are getting somewhere,” Motsoaledi said, releasing the National Antenatal Sentinel HIV and Syphilis Prevalence survey. It was made public eight months later than expected. Motsoaledi said there
Some are so poisonous they can kill you; others can cause severe pain. From bluebottles to venomous fish, these are the marine creatures you don’t want to bump into on your seaside holiday During summer the ocean looks so blue and inviting – but unfortunately it’s also home to a number of truly nasty creatures.
According to scientists, carbon monoxide (CO), a tasteless, colourless and odourless gas, is not only a danger to the environment but also highly toxic to human beings. Found in the exhaust of vehicles and generators, CO has been dubbed the silent killer because excessive inhalation is lethal, poisoning the nervous system and heart. [Take excessive
Although smoking is one of the major causes of lung cancer, non-smokers are often diagnosed with the disease as well. To mark global Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) this November, lung cancer patients and survivors are being encouraged to share their stories of the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, and the fact that non-smokers can also be
The effects of a stroke can be devastating and can result in early death or permanent disability. Furthermore, when someone does survive a stroke, it often puts an enormous burden on family members and/or carers. Moreover, stroke-related medical costs and disability put major strain on our healthcare system and the economy as a whole. So just how big is
The World Health Organization says the number of people with tuberculosis has fallen for the first time. In a report issued, the WHO estimated 8.8 million people fell ill last year, dropping from a peak of about 9 million in 2005. Officials said fewer people are now dying from the disease, but that a third