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Medical historian receives Harvard Fellowship
Researcher wins coveted Harvard Fellowship to research the history of female doctors.Â
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Design the packaging and branding for next-generation of condoms
An international competition is calling for packaging and branding ideas for future condoms.
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South Africa is failing to address malnutrition in its older people
The traditional extended family system has eroded in much of sub-Saharan Africa, leaving many older people who traditionally depended on this support vulnerable. In rural households, young people often migrate to cities in search of employment. International emigration and the pandemic of HIV/AIDS have also taken their toll.
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Search for biomarkers for depression could improve diagnosis and treatment
Study could lead to simpler diagnosis and more personalised treatments for depression.
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South Africa’s bold move on salt gets off to a shaky start
South Africa has been a trailblazer on the continent in the global battle to reduce salt intake through food. But three years after the bold food policy was first introduced in South Africa – and less than a year until it finally becomes law – the country has still not set up programmes to monitor how effective the legislation will be.
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Detectors weave their magic to aid cancer treatment
Researchers are developing devices to detect cancer and improve radiation treatment.