More doctors are prescribing exercise instead of medication Doctors treating chronic health problems are increasingly prescribing exercise for their patients and encourage them to think of physical activity as their new medication. 0 When Dr Michelle Johnson scribbles out prescriptions,...

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Insulin treatment may increase breast cancer risk

Insulin treatment may increase breast cancer risk Women with diabetes who take insulin have 'denser' breasts, which can increase their risk for breast cancer. 0 Women with diabetes who take insulin appear to have a higher risk of dense breasts, a known risk factor for breast cancer, new...

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Could you have diabetes without realising it?

Could you have diabetes without realising it? 3.6 million South Africans have diabetes and many more are living with diabetes but aren't aware of it because they aren't experiencing symptoms. Know what's putting you at risk and why you should get screened. 0 iStock While you may feel...

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Diabetes may raise risk for staph infections Researchers believe that diabetes might dampen the immune system, leaving people more vulnerable to staph blood infections. 0 People with diabetes may be significantly more likely to develop potentially deadly "staph" blood infections than...

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Diabetic patch might replace finger prick

Diabetic patch might replace finger prick Experimental technology monitors blood sugar and delivers diabetic medicine with microneedles. 0 An experimental device might one day literally take the pain out of managing diabetes, Korean researchers say. Painful blood-gathering process The...

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Causes of HIV/Aids

Causes of HIV/Aids According to researchers, two viruses cause AIDS, namely HIV-1 and HIV-2. These viruses belong to a family called the retroviruses and are able to infect a person for the rest of that person's life. 5 iStock According to researchers, two viruses cause Aids, namely HIV-1...

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