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More South Africans Will Suffer From Diabetes Pandemic

New figures indicate that the number of people in the world living with diabetes is expected to rise from 366 million in 2011 to 552 million by 2030. In sub-Saharan Africa, where infectious disease has traditionally dominated health systems, rates of diabetes are soaring. The number of people living with diabetes in Africa is currently read more ...

1st December is World HIV/AIDS Day

There are now 33.4 million people living with HIV, according to 2008 figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). An estimated 2.7 million were newly infected with the virus and two million died of AIDS the same year. Sub-Saharan Africa remains the region most heavily affected by HIV. In 2008, sub-Saharan Africa accounted for read more ...

Good Dental Health

For your teeth to look good, it needs to be looked after! Dental diseases such as tooth decay and cavities are preventable provided you abide by the following principals: Brush your teeth twice a day –in the morning when you get up and before you go to sleep. Use a fluoride based toothpaste Visit your read more ...

Signs and Symtoms of Hyperactivity

Hyperactivity can cause problems in a child’s life. It can often lead to underachievement at school, poor social interaction with other children and adults and problems with discipline. Children naturally have a tendency towards the kind of behaviour that hyperactivity causes. But this behaviour should not be confused with hyperactivity. There are several criteria that read more ...
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