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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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#BizTrends2026 | Eco Diva Natural’s Nicole Sherwin: Clean beauty is not a trend – it’s a responsibility

Maroefah Smith 15 Jan 2026

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Dr ChatGPT: What OpenAI’s foray into health and wellness means for healthcare marketing

Saul Marquez 14 Jan 2026

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South African caregivers urged to stop use of recalled Nestlé NAN

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When does prescription in medical malpractice cases begin? High Court clarifies

Mtho Maphumulo 12 Jan 2026

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SAHPRA demands recall of children’s immune boosters with zinc picolinate

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Discovery Health now takes full financial responsibility for medical scheme error

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Why South Africa is well-positioned for the healthcare mobility movement

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From sun safety to sex appeal: what sunscreen ads reveal about beauty ideals and power

Lauren Alex O'Hagan and Lame M. Kenalemang-Palm 8 Jan 2026

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Nestlé widens infant formula recall to Africa, the Americas and Asia

Alexander Marrow 8 Jan 2026

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health for medical and wellness use

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health for medical and wellness use

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It's lit: L'Oréal unveils new light tech-powered beauty tools at CES 2026

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Discovery Health members asked to pay for its costly mistake

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UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Jan 2026

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HIV funding still falls short of targets after pledges: what’s at stake

Melanie Bisnauth 5 Jan 2026

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Global healthcare leaders to converge in Johannesburg for World Health Expo 2026

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Aspen to sell major APAC operations for $1.6bn

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Empowering working parents is the key to thriving businesses and happier families

Mark Dixon 31 Dec 2025

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Tributes pour in for Gauteng's former Health MEC, Brian Hlongwa

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Hybrid work models are redefining business resilience

24 Dec 2025

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Festive-season mental health strain: The hidden risk for employers

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Telling people to use antibiotics responsibly isn’t enough. What will work instead

Marina Joubert 22 Dec 2025

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SA doctor in the firing line for stand on Palestine

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Why employers legally can't ignore the mental distress of employees

Lucinda Hinxman 18 Dec 2025

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Sun’s out, buns out: Is it time for the hospitality sector to brace for the Ozempic effect?

Rachel Irvine 17 Dec 2025

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How AI is reshaping preventative care in South Africa

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A Swiss flag flutters on the headquarters of Nestle in Vevey, Switzerland, November 25, 2024. Reuters/Denis Balibouse/File Photo.

Nestlé widens infant formula recall to Africa, the Americas and Asia

Alexander Marrow 8 Jan 2026

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It's lit: L'Oréal unveils new light tech-powered beauty tools at CES 2026

7 Jan 2026

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Kenya’s tech evolution: Construction of colossal data centre underway at Tatu City

31 Dec 2025

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US signs health agreements with African nations, warns against nonperformance

Kanishka Singh 30 Dec 2025

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