In a significant stride towards understanding and combating diet-related obesity, researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) have identified a gene that could be central to how our bodies accumulate fat. The discovery offers a glimmer of hope for the millions of South Africans struggling with their weight. It could revolutionise future treatments centred around…
The Obesity Gene That Could Change Treatments
Original Article by Suthentira Govender | Sunday Times | 13 July 2025
In a significant stride towards understanding and combating diet-related obesity, researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) have identified a gene that could be central to how our bodies accumulate fat. The discovery offers a glimmer of hope for the millions of South Africans struggling with their weight. It could revolutionise future treatments centred around […]
More Posts
Thembisile Xulu Named New Health Director-General
Dr Thembisile Xulu is the new health Director-General, inheriting a strained department, healthcare-worker shortages and NHI litigation.
Read more...
Gauteng Nurse Shortage Deepens, Threatening NHI Rollout
Gauteng is losing 100 nurses a month and needs R5.7bn to fill a 16,000-post gap. This shortage now flagged as a key risk to the NHI rollout.
Read more...
Medical Schemes Should Be Allowed to Offer Low-Cost Benefit Options
Regulation, not demand, blocks affordable cover: medical schemes should be allowed to offer low-cost benefit options (LCBOs) now.
Read more...