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New accurate mobile Aids test
Nanobiosym, a nanotechnology firm based in the US, has created a mobile device that can accurately test for Aids in some of the most remote places on Earth - and do it in under an hour, ,says mashable.com.
Called Gene-Radar, the iPad-sized piece of technology works by taking a drop of blood, saliva or other bodily fluid and placing it on a nanochip that is then fed into the device.
Bona misses key component of prenatal testing
An article in this month’s BONA (October 2013) highlighting important prenatal tests pays little attention to crucial information on HIV testing during pregnancy.
The article focuses on the seven most important tests that should be taken during pregnancy to ensure the health of both mother and child.
Porn industry shuts down
The adult film industry in San Fernando Valley, California, announced a moratorium on the making of porn films on Wednesday after an actor tested positive for HIV, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The performer was not immediately identified and officials didn't say when the positive test was recorded.
Get to know your cycle
Menstruation is an inevitable period for all women of child-bearing age. If women are not pregnant or on any contraceptives, which inhibit this natural cleansing of the female body, they will have a period.
As this is not a pleasant period for many women, Sowetan asked specialist gynaecologist Dr Ebrahim Bera what women should consider during "that time of the month" and the products available to use when you are menstruating.
My HIV horror!
Her friends warned her that her new boyfriend was a womaniser, but she was blinded by love.
And now the 26-year-old woman from Hillbrow in Joburg is uncertain about her future.
She told Daily Sun that a year ago she met a guy at work she thought was the man of her dreams.
Free primary healthcare screenings
More than 3 500 people received free primary healthcare screenings as part of University of KZN's Operation Hope recently. The mass outreach initiative aims to help disease prevention and promote the health of Durban's disadvantaged communities who often have limited access to primary healthcareVavi’s wife: ‘Bigger agenda at play’
"That was no consensual" -this explosive SMS was sent to Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi by his accuser moments after their brief sexual encounter in her office.
Hours later, his accuser, saying she was worried about contracting HIV/Aids from their encounter, sent another SMS, seeking reassurance from Vavi.
Soccer opens doors for youth
Their soccer skills have scored them bursaries. Two Limpopo youths have received bursaries to do basic computer courses from Avuxeni Computer Academy.New generation HIV testing kits on the cards
A new HIV testing kit has been unveiled on the sidelines of the 6th SA Aids Conference which ends today in Durban.You can become pregnant the first time you have sex
I am 17 years old. I attend a private school. My mother is a domestic workers and the lady she works for pays for my tuition, uniforms, books and everything.Page 1 of 6 pages 1 2 3 > Last »
