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SA's high cholesterol

| With 70 to 80 percent of the population having a cholesterol level higher than the recommended guideline, it's time to investigate whether treatment is effective.
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  • Women told to wait longer

    A US health group has said women should wait longer to get their first cervical cancer test.
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  • Global health challenges

    Doctor A global health alliance will coordinate efforts against "chronic non-communicable diseases".
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  • Calorie-counting harmful?

    There's a new eating disorder affecting health-conscious South Africans - orthorexia nervosa.
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  • Climb Mt Kili for Autism

    Autism Western Cape will climb Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for autism in SA.
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  • Fat that's good for you

    During Heart Awareness Month, take care of your heart by including good fats into your diet.

    Protect yourself!

    Swine flu is on its way. How can you protect yourself? Professor John Oxford has the answers...

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    Leading causes of death

    Hospital beds Tuberculosis, influenza and pneumonia have been identified as the leading causes of death.

    Cancer screening probed

    Screening for breast cancer in the 40-49 age groups can often lead to misdiagnosis.

    SA warned of diabetes

    Netcare says that 26 percent of people are at risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

    Kids at risk of cancer

    Doctor Up to 250 000 children face a risk of developing cancer by using tanning beds, a study said.
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