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News Archive October 2012


Earning interest on your PMSA ›

Circular 38 and its effect on your personal medical savings account (PMSA)
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Light shines at the end of the HIV tunnel  ›

For the first time an Aids vaccine in our lifetime is possible, but scientists need money and support to make it work.
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Pregnant mom's exposure to secondhand smoke harms baby  ›

Newborns that have been exposed to nicotine from mothers who smoke or who were exposed to secondhand smoke show poor physiological, sensory, motor and attention responses, according to a recent study published in the journal Early Human Development. Read More> 

Research reveals dangers of salt  ›

Researchers say reducing salt intake can prevent 7 400 cardiovascular disease deaths annually in SA and that bread and margarine had the highest salt content. Soup powders and seasoning followed. Read More> 

Rabies in Gauteng under control: MEC  ›

Rabies is under control in Gauteng, agriculture and rural development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza said on Monday. Read More> 

Nicotine harms sperm›

Men considering fatherhood should steer away from nicotine - and not only in cigarettes, but nicotine-replacement products, such as gum or patches should also be avoided. Read More> 

Smaller medical schemes should merge›

Rising medical costs have prompted the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) to ask some medical schemes with deteriorating finances to consider an amalgamation. Read More> 

Ebola infection numbers rise in the DR Congo: WHO›

The number of people who have fallen ill with the ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 46 cases in recent days, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday in Geneva. Read More> 

Sleep boosts weight loss›

Adequate sleep is an important part of a weight loss plan and should be added to the recommended mix of diet and exercise, states a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Read More> 

Invitation to Bid: Rendering of Actuarial Services to GEMS  ›

GEMS requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced service provider for the rendering of Actuarial Services to the Scheme. Read More> 

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