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Wine and sulfur headaches – debunking the myth – Winemag
In former times, sulfur got a bad rap due to its association with volcanoes and the smell of rotten eggs. In the food industry, sulfur – most commonly in the form of sulfur dioxide (SO₂, a sulfite rather than a sulfide) – is widely used as an antioxidant and preservative, effective against a broad range of spoilage bacteria and fungi. Not only that, it is also generated in the human body as part of the metabolism of amino acids and serves as a messenger for physiological functions such as heart muscle recovery and anti-inflammatory effects. This already makes claims that it has negative health effects rather tenuous.
Dr. Fatima Hoosain se kragtige onderhoud op Die Groot Ontbyt
Van vrese vir heksery tot stilte gewortel in skaamte, het sy ontrafel hoe stigma diagnose en behandeling vertraag – veral in minderbevoorregte gemeenskappe. Haar oproep tot deernisvolle, kultureel sensitiewe sorg herinner ons daaraan dat begrip die eerste stap na genesing is.
Bush Radio speaks to Dr Hoosain about everything to do with breast cancer; and all the different conversations being had around the disease, and the treatment thereof
Dr Hoosain speaks about treatments and screenings, and how these have developed and evolved. She also talks about some of the stigmas that still exist around breast health and how conversations around breast health should be normalised. The full interview is available to listen to here.
Cape Town TV has a conversation about early detection to save lives and boobs!
An in-studio conversation with Cape Town TV about the importance of early detection to save lives. The full interview is available to listen to here.
A chat with Cape Talk about collaboration between medical and traditional healthcare providers and treatment options
A chat with Clarence Ford about the rural versus urban divide and some detailed conversations around treatment options and when breast-related conversations should start. The full interview is available to listen to here.
eNCA speaks to Dr Hoosain about the stigma’s that still exist around breast cancer
Even in today's times, there are still stigma's and beliefs that exist about breast cancer. This important conversation explains why it's so important that women understand that breast cancer is a disease, and that it can be treated, and that self-examination and screening saves lives.
Events
43rd Annual Medical Congress – Medical Association of Namibia
12 - 13 July 2024 with the Theme: Back to Basics. The visual is fully legible on the Congress page (click on the Read More button), and includes the fee detail and the expected programme. The registration link is also available on this page.
CANCER LIFESTYLE EVENT – 28 OCTOBER 2023
The Cancer Lifestyle event aims to bring awareness for breast, ovarian, colon and prostate cancer. The organisers went through a cancer journey with their mother and discovered that they are cancer gene carriers. For more detail and to register, visit the page.
42nd Annual Medical Congress (Medical Association of Namibia)
Pre-registration is compulsory.Click here to register. Registration fees (21 & 22 July 2023) N$ 2,000 - MAN MembersN$ 3,100 - State doctor (non-member), NPPF & NMS membersN$ 4,100 - Private doctor (non-member)N$ 1,500 - Interns / Registered Nurses / Physiotherapists / Occupational [...]