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Appropriately designed taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages would result in proportional reductions in consumption. Shutterstock.

Why African countries need reliable local data on sugary drinks taxes

by Karen Hofman Apr 25, 2021Apr 24, 2021

People’s eating habits are shifting from food rich in starchy staples, vegetables and fruits to a more westernised diet high in sugar, saturated fats and oils. This shift to unhealthy foods is fuelling obesity related chronic, noncommunicable conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Innovative genome editing treatment destroys cancer cells

by Abigail Klein Leichman Dec 11, 2020Dec 12, 2020

Kidney tumors destroyed by outpatient cryoablation system

by Abigail Klein Leichman Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020

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