http://www.health24.com/ Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotic http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:56 +0200 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:56:28 +0200 The world is unprepared for a massive virus outbreak, the World Health Organization warns amid fears that H7N9 bird flu striking China could morph into a form that spreads easily among people. http://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/World-not-ready-for-mass-flu-outbreak-20130521 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:41:00 +0200 Scientists say they have managed to kill lab-grown tuberculosis (TB) bacteria with good old Vitamin C - an "unexpected" discovery they hope will lead to better, cheaper drugs. http://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/Vitamin-C-vs-tuberculosis-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:17:08 +0200 The H7N9 virus has caused some $6.5 billion in losses to the economy, UN experts say. http://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/Chinas-bird-flu-outbreak-cost-65-billion-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:45:30 +0200 Teenagers are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites, but taking steps to protect their privacy online, a study shows. http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Teen/News/Teens-are-sharing-more-online-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:33:06 +0200 The monstrous tornado in Oklahoma, killing dozens of adults and children, shows how violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being. http://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/Extreme-weather-threatens-mental-health-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:22:04 +0200 High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity are still being reported in the US. http://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/Americans-still-making-unhealthy-choices-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:35:20 +0200 Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth. http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/Genes-boost-postpartum-depression-risk-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:39:10 +0200 A new asthma drug could hold promise for patients with moderate to severe persistent asthma that is not well controlled by standard drugs http://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/New-asthma-drug-a-potential-game-changer-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:53 +0200 The number of cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids) would drop dramatically if parents did not sleep with their babies, researchers say. http://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/Bed-sharing-raises-Sids-risk-fivefold-study-finds-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:51:32 +0200 For children who have sleep apnoea, removing the tonsils appears to improve daytime energy and behaviour, researchers say. http://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/Removing-tonsils-helps-kids-with-sleep-apnoea-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:23:11 +0200 Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key. http://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/Antidepressants-help-some-heart-patients-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:56:28 +0200 A study has found that taking azithromycin for a year cut down on re-hospitalizations for COPD flare-ups. http://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/Long-term-use-of-antibiotic-helps-COPD-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:07:02 +0200 Diabetics who are depressed have more than a 40% higher risk of having a severe low blood sugar, research shows. http://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/Depression-raises-low-blood-sugar-risk-in-diabetics-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:36 +0200 Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds. http://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/Pain-a-common-problem-for-people-with-COPD-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57:55 +0200 Kids with badly-controlled asthma and resulting sleep problems often suffer academically, a study finds. http://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/Sleeplessness-affects-school-work-of-asthmatics-20130522 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:02:47 +0200 There has been a notable increase in the number of eating disorders, and it’s not the more common types of bulimia or anorexia. http://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/Eating-disorders-on-the-rise-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:25:21 +0200 SABC radio and television presenter Vuyo Mbuli died of a pulmonary embolism, and not a heart attack as reported. http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/Mbuli-died-of-pulmonary-embolism-20130521 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:38 +0200 But at least one expert questions benefits of the alternative treatment http://www.health24.com/Medical/Arthritis/News/Sugar-injections-ease-knee-arthritis-pain-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:17:04 +0200 A new computer model may predict when viruses become infectious. http://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/Predicting-infectious-influenza-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:03:55 +0200 The dream of future generations freed from the HIV/Aids epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts. http://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/Global-Aids-programme-looks-ahead-20130521 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:16 +0200