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Many elite athletes live with health impacts long after they retire. Should they carry all the costs?Hoani Smith, Dion Enari, and Phil Borell

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Why South African companies can’t ignore menopause anymoreLien Potgieter

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Why South African companies can’t ignore menopause anymore

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12 Aug 2026

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South Africa's digital healthcare shift: Progress, challenges ahead

Bullion PR & Communication South Africa's digital healthcare shift: Progress, challenges ahead

11 Aug 2026

Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

Medihelp Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

6 Aug 2026

Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

MANGO-OMC Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

28 Jul 2026

The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

Medihelp The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

15 Jul 2026

Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

Eduvos Africa's next healthcare revolution will be driven by African genomics

10 Jul 2026

New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

Stellenbosch University New internship programme at SU clinics opens doors for aspiring medical receptionists

9 Jul 2026

BizTrends2027 | Sponsorship opens for business

Bizcommunity.com BizTrends2027 | Sponsorship opens for business

1 Jul 2026

Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

University of Pretoria Young UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and obesity

30 Jun 2026

Built on care, backed by strength: Medihelp restores solvency and reinforces its commitment to members

Medihelp Built on care, backed by strength: Medihelp restores solvency and reinforces its commitment to members

26 Jun 2026

Before you sign: Make sure you choose the right medical scheme

Medshield Before you sign: Make sure you choose the right medical scheme

17 Jun 2026

Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings expands Busamed Gateway Private Hospital

Catchwords Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings expands Busamed Gateway Private Hospital

15 Jun 2026

LeadUP Podcast launches Season 6 with business growth insights from UP alumnus Christopher Williams

University of Pretoria LeadUP Podcast launches Season 6 with business growth insights from UP alumnus Christopher Williams

5 Jun 2026

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Can doomscrolling on Reddit and X deepen depression?

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Netcare to bring risk-detecting German-developed AI tech to SA

7 Aug 2026

Congolese medical workers dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) carry children tested and cleared of Ebola from Saint Nicholas orphanage, at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) within the secured Ebola response zone, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Hoho commune of Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo

Fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak to record over 4,000 cases

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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories registers new cancer immunotherapy in South Africa

5 Aug 2026

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New ‘comprehensive’ 220-bed hospital opens in Mpumalanga

5 Aug 2026

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Is the Ariana Grande discourse a concern or public scrutiny?

Maroefah Smith 4 Aug 2026

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Alcohol’s hidden calories: product labels could help fight obesity in South Africa

Siphiwe Dlamini 31 Jul 2026

Beauty ethics isn’t just about ingredients; it’s about consumer trust

Beauty ethics isn’t just about ingredients; it’s about consumer trust

Lynette Hundermark 31 Jul 2026

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“Game-changing” HIV prevention drug reshapes employee benefits

Naseema Ephraim 30 Jul 2026

ILDS’s newly established Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching aims to challenge the allure of skin bleaching, which the controversial South African personality often promotes. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

New global campaign wants to dispel allure of skin bleaching

29 Jul 2026

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Growthpoint introduces new health and wellness spot on the block

28 Jul 2026

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Why ChatGPT can’t get you out of a medical malpractice claim

Michael-John Damant 27 Jul 2026

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7 reasons workers suffer mid-year blues... and what to do about it

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Africa news

Zambia to receive mobile compact labs to detect counterfeit medicines

31 Aug 2012

Medical journal offers app for subscribers with iPad

Medical journal offers app for subscribers with iPad

24 Aug 2012

Radio stations to broadcast MTV Base series across Africa

Radio stations to broadcast MTV Base series across Africa

28 Jun 2012

Novartis Malaria Initiative to tackle malaria in Africa

Novartis Malaria Initiative to tackle malaria in Africa

27 Jun 2012

Missing gene may drive more than one in four breast cancers

4 Sep 2012

Plans to re-open Kempton hospital underway

4 Sep 2012

Researchers identify markers that predict progression of oral lesions to cancer

3 Sep 2012

Research in the news: Gene therapy shows promise in neuron repair and pain relief

Bill Hathaway 3 Sep 2012

Behavioral test shows promise in predicting future problems with alcohol

3 Sep 2012

XP Digital promotes Benylin 4 flu to core target market

31 Aug 2012

School for learners with disabilities receives medical equipment

Gabi Khumalo 31 Aug 2012

Aspen loses trademark, removed from register

30 Aug 2012

Confidentiality of medical records - know what's lawful

30 Aug 2012

Engen Driver Wellness campaign reaches Kimberley

29 Aug 2012

More African children to receive boost in sexuality education

29 Aug 2012

Gauteng accelerates spending to meet service delivery obligations

28 Aug 2012

Philips concludes third consecutive pan-African road show

28 Aug 2012

New Cancer Research UK trial will shed light on risks and benefits of sun exposure

27 Aug 2012

Fewer circumcisions could cost the US billions

27 Aug 2012

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