For many parents, it can feel as though one sniffle arrives and suddenly the whole household is juggling tissues, school …
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The public is being encouraged to better understand the difference between the flu and the common cold during African Vaccination …
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One in every two South African adults is considered overweight or obese. It is not surprising, then, that potentially lifesaving …
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Sometimes, the greatest strength is found in unity. After raising over R150,000 in its inaugural year, Body20 is proud to …
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The way we think about weight loss today is a clear shift away from traditional dieting. While medications like GLP-1 …
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Breast Implant Illness is a phrase that has become widely used online to describe a range of symptoms that some …
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In a world of endless notifications, relentless multitasking, and constant information overload, the ability to focus is slipping through our …
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Haemophilia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder that affects the way blood clots and can lead to prolonged bleeding after …
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Most people book a doctor’s appointment only when they start feeling sick. But waiting for symptoms to appear can mean …
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Your heart is pounding. Your stomach is in knots. Your shoulders feel locked in tension, and exhaustion hangs over you, …
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As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter settles in, many people notice a familiar discomfort as their …
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In this #CareerFocus feature, we speak to Dr. Hilla, a qualified medical doctor (MBBCh, Stellenbosch University) with advanced postgraduate training …
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Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, red, and irritated skin. …
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Traditionally, specific methods have been favoured for applying essential oils. However, as research continues to evolve, there is now a …
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Many people only book an eye test once their vision becomes blurry or when headaches and eye strain start affecting …
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Across South Africa, women play a central role in sustaining economic activity. They lead classrooms, staff hospital wards, run small …
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Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. This …
Down Syndrome: Common Health Conditions and Care Read More
With World Kidney Day today, health experts warn that chronic kidney disease (CKD) can dramatically increase the risk of life-threatening …
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If Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is entirely preventable, why are children still being born with it across every province …
Why Are We Still Struggling To End FASD in South Africa? Read More
Burnout, overwhelmingly linked to work, is the result of continuous unmanaged stress that leads to debilitating emotional, physical, and mental …
Burnout is a Workplace Culture Problem, not a Personal Failing Read More