ARTICLES RELATING TO HEALTH

Apology wanted over hospital debacle

2013-05-24 22:11

Trade union Hospersa has demanded an apology from KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo for shutting down two radiotherapy machines at Durban's Addington Hospital.

The truth about teething

2013-05-24 14:54

A mom dispels myths and old wives' tales about teething.

Aretha Franklin postpones June shows

2013-05-24 09:30

Aretha Franklin has announced that she's taking the month of June off and will reschedule two shows and resume work in July.

KZN health to restart cancer machines

2013-05-23 21:35

Two state-of-the-art radiotherapy machines used to treat cancer patients, will be operational again soon at Addington Hospital in Durban, the KwaZulu-Natal health department says.

The health benefits of honey

2013-05-23 16:18

Honey is one of the world's oldest known medicines. Its strong anti-bacterial and healing properties make it a great natural remedy for many common health problems.

Action sought on initation deaths

2013-05-22 20:47

Opposition parties have demanded inquiries and strong action from government after the deaths of initiates in Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

Helen Mirren plays Queen for dying boy

2013-05-22 15:20

A 10-year-old boy who was diagnosed with leukemia when he was just three, had his dying wish fulfilled when Dame Helen Mirren dressed up as the Queen and had tea with him.

Jennifer Aniston sheds tears for Angelina

2013-05-22 13:12

Jennifer Aniston reportedly cried when she read about Angelina Jolie's recent double mastectomy and wants to make peace with her ex-husband Brad Pitt's fiancé.

Brad Pitt cried over letter to Angelina

2013-05-22 10:08

Brad Pitt reportedly wrote a letter revealing his deep love for his fiancée Angelina Jolie when she went into hospital to begin her double mastectomy procedure.

Health MEC vows no-nonsense approach

2013-05-21 22:34

A damning report on the condition of some Free State health facilities and services has been presented to staff by the newly-appointed MEC who has vowed to take a no-nonsense approach for better services.

Dwayne Johnson: Swollen penis was fun

2013-05-21 21:34

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson experienced swelling around his penis after recently having surgery and has described the sensation as "sexy times".

9 tips for aiding a depressed teen

2013-05-21 14:57

Has your teen been diagnosed with depression? Here's what you can do to help.

IFP wants heads to roll over cancer saga

2013-05-20 15:54

The IFP has called for KwaZulu-Natal's health MEC and the head of department, to quit over their failure to keep two cancer radiotherapy machines operational at a Durban hospital.

Saudi Arabia: New case of infection

2013-05-19 08:50

Saudi Arabia has reported another case of infection in a concentrated outbreak of a new strain of a virus that emerged in the Middle East last year and spread into Europe.

Fran Drescher: Angie is warrior goddess

2013-05-17 17:31

Fran Drescher who survived uterine cancer has praised Angelina Jolie as a "warrior goddess" for undergoing a double mastectomy.

Angie's brother proud to be her sibling

2013-05-16 16:35

Angelina Jolie's brother James Haven has said he feels "honoured" to be her sibling and ex-husband Billy Bob praised her as a "tribute to mankind" for revealing she had a double mastectomy.

Angelina Jolie's recovery an 'adventure'

2013-05-16 07:49

Brad Pitt has revealed he and Angelina Jolie's six children made her recovery from a double mastectomy an "adventure" to ensure her recuperation was light-hearted.

Sheryl Crow tweets praise for Angie

2013-05-15 22:09

Breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow has plegded her support to Angelina Jolie on Twitter after the actress spoke openly about her decision to undergo a double mastectomy.

Beyoncé apologises for cancelling concert

2013-05-15 18:52

Beyoncé has posted a handwritten letter on her Facebook page apologising for "disappointing" her Belgian fans after she had to cancel her concert in Antwerp.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt ready to wed

2013-05-15 13:46

Angelina Jolie and her fiancé Brad Pitt are planning to get married "sooner rather than later" after postponing their wedding for Angelina's double mastectomy.

Angelina Jolie's dad: She's an inspiration

2013-05-15 10:21

Jon Voight has praised his daugther Angelina Jolie for going public about her decision to undergo a double mastectomy and think she is an "inspiration".

Angie: From sex symbol to cancer crusader

2013-05-15 07:51

As an international sex symbol, a mother of six, a UN ambassador and a tattooed tabloid target, Angelina Jolie has never been one to shun the spotlight.

Angelina Jolie mastectomy took 9 weeks

2013-05-14 19:46

Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy surgery took nine weeks in total and she has revealed she made the tough decision to have the operation for the sake of her six children.

Angelina praises Brad for his support

2013-05-14 16:24

Angelina Jolie has commended her fiancé Brad Pitt for being there for her every step of the way during her double mastectomy operation.

Angelina Jolie hailed for mastectomy

2013-05-14 13:38

British health campaigners have praised Angeline Jolie for speaking out about her decision to undergo a double mastectomy earlier this year to prevent cancer.

 

Jack Osbourne won't let MS ruin his life

2013-05-24 20:13

Jack Osbourne has had to make some changes since being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, but says he refuses to let it rule his life.

Brad wanted to keep mastectomy a secret

2013-05-24 14:36

Brad Pitt was determined to "protect" Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy secret until she was able to rest and recover.

Initiation a touchy topic in Mpumalanga

2013-05-23 22:17

n Mpumalanga's Nkangala district, where 30 initiates have lost their lives so far this winter, ritual circumcision, known locally as Ingoma, is a taboo subject.

George Michael 'almost killed' by motorist

2013-05-23 21:23

A motorist has described how he had to frantically swerve to avoid running over George Michael when the singer fell out of a car last week.

MEC: Sex worker 'rape' by medics disturbing

2013-05-22 22:21

Allegations that two Tshwane emergency services staffers raped a sex worker were disturbing, Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo says.

Contractor found using sewage water

2013-05-22 17:34

Labour inspectors have clamped down on a Free State contractor using sewage water to suppress dust, while building a new road.

MP details his lung cancer battle

2013-05-22 13:12

IFP MP Mario Oriani-Ambrosini has announced that he is suffering from inoperable lung cancer and has rejected chemotherapy as a treatment option.

Police to quiz George Michael over crash

2013-05-22 12:16

George Michael will face questioning by police following a car accident last week in which he fell out of the passenger seat on a busy highway.

George Michael still in hospital

2013-05-22 07:41

George Michael remains in hospital under observation for head injuries, five days after falling out of a car on a highway, his publicist has said.

Catherine Zeta-Jones finishes bipolar treatment

2013-05-21 21:34

Catherine Zeta-Jones has completed her treatment for bipolar disorder and is returning home, her husband Michael Douglas has confirmed.

Niger refugee camp hit by cholera

2013-05-21 20:36

The UN says it is working to contain a cholera outbreak in Niger in a refugee camp for people fleeing the conflict in Mali.

Angelina Jolie to play her mom in new film

2013-05-20 21:20

Angelina Jolie plans to star as her late mother in a biopic, to be made by her fiancé Brad Pitt's production company.

HIV vaccine not making progress

2013-05-19 13:39

The hunt for an HIV vaccine has gobbled up $8bn in the past decade, and the failure of the most recent efficacy trial has delivered yet another setback to 26 years of efforts.

George Michael injured in car crash

2013-05-17 18:04

George Michael's publicist has said the singer is being treated for minor injuries after he was a passenger in a car crash.

Angelina Jolie wanted to remain 'normal'

2013-05-16 22:04

Angelina Jolie didn't make any changes to her or her children's schedules and continued to make public appearances while she was undergoing a double mastectomy.

Motsoaledi to fight Heineken beer plans

2013-05-16 09:04

Brewer Heineken's plans to target the African market for a 50% expansion in the next decade has left a sour taste in Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's mouth.

Motsoaledi to fight beer plans

2013-05-15 22:20
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A beermaker's plans to boost the sale of its product in Africa has left a sour taste in Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's mouth.

Jamie Lee Curtis applauds Angelina Jolie

2013-05-15 20:01

Jamie Lee Curtis has called Angelina Jolie a "heroine" after the star went public with the news about her recent double mastectomy.

Angelina Jolie to have ovaries removed

2013-05-15 15:27

Angelina Jolie, who recently had a double mastectomy, is now reportedly planning to have her ovaries removed as well to reduce her risk of developing ovarian cancer.

9cm placenta left in mom after birth

2013-05-15 10:51

A Durban woman is considering legal action against a state hospital after doctors left a 9cm-long piece of her placenta and some gauze inside her after the birth of her baby.

Surgeon details mastectomies, hails Jolie

2013-05-15 08:08

Angelina Jolie was up and working with "bountiful energy" on her next film project just four days after having her double mastectomy, her surgeon has said.

Brad Pitt hails 'heroic' Angelina Jolie

2013-05-14 22:06

Brad Pitt has hailed his fiancée Angelina Jolie as "absolutely heroic" after the Oscar-winning actress revealed that she has had a double mastectomy to reduce her high risk of breast cancer.

Beyoncé cancels show under doctor's orders

2013-05-14 18:00

Beyoncé has been forced to cancel her next concert in Belgium due to dehydration and exhaustion.

Aretha Franklin cancels shows for treatment

2013-05-14 16:04

Aretha Franklin has cancelled appearances in Chicago and Connecticut later this month under a doctor's recommendation.

Panic over SARS-like virus grips Saudis

2013-05-14 11:01

Panic has gripped Saudis in the country's east, where most cases of the deadly coronavirus have been detected, witnesses say, as the death toll from the SARS-like virus in the kingdom hits 15.

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