The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pretoria has created a community-orientated primary care (COPC) model for today's South Africa. 'COPC is a geographically-based, collaborative approach to health that begins with individuals and families in their homes,' explains research lead, Professor Jannie Hugo.
Prof Jannie Hugo and Prof Tessa Marcus
October 6, 2016
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University of Pretoria (UP) researchers have found that the antioxidant content of certain types of tea can be likened to that found in recommended portions of fruit and vegetables.
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Half a cup of black tea, oolong tea or green tea contained the same amount of antioxidants with radical scavenging capabilities (RSC) as that of a 200mg vitamin C tablet.
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Researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) may have identified the gene that is responsible for diet-related obesity. By exploring the role of the novel gene Slc7a8, they have made a potential breakthrough in current knowledge about the cellular mechanisms that drive fat accumulation. This understanding is crucial in developing effective treatments.
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