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SA's first integrated liver transplant and treatment centre opensNiémah Davids

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SA hospital pioneers innovative liquid nitrogen cancer treatment

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Why patients are choosing natural aesthetics over looking younger

24 Apr 2026

All About Eyes director and ophthalmologist Dr Anesu Madikane says that women don’t necessarily see (pun intended!) their eye health as a problem that needs attention. Image supplied.

Hormones and screentime threaten professional women's eye health

Maroefah Smith 23 Apr 2026

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The 63% parity threshold: Why SA beauty brands are falling into the “vibe” trap

Nomthandazo Masilela 15 Apr 2026

Boston Scientific is recalling certain Axios Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery Systems, affecting 128 units in South Africa. Image credit: Boston Scientific

Recall notice: Boston Scientific recalls medical devices over safety concerns

14 Apr 2026

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Why digital dentistry is the new frontier in South African oral health

Maroefah Smith 13 Apr 2026

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New South African catheter design could transform aortic repair surgeries worldwide

27 Mar 2026

Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

Dr Judey Pretorius 19 Mar 2026

Kim Kardashian’s new caffeine‑free energy drink relies on paraxanthine – here’s what the science says

Kim Kardashian’s new caffeine‑free energy drink relies on paraxanthine – here’s what the science says

Colin Davidson 18 Mar 2026

The Surgical Assistant: Digital platform eases South African public health specialists' dilemma

The Surgical Assistant: Digital platform eases South African public health specialists' dilemma

17 Mar 2026

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Dr. Stephan Helary 16 Mar 2026

Science-backed skincare becomes the new norm for South African shoppers

Science-backed skincare becomes the new norm for South African shoppers

12 Mar 2026

The Hyding: New luxury wellness retreat opens in Sandton

The Hyding: New luxury wellness retreat opens in Sandton

Maroefah Smith 12 Mar 2026

New storytelling platform celebrates young SA professionals

New storytelling platform celebrates young SA professionals

10 Mar 2026

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

9 Mar 2026

Vincent Pallotti Hospital enhances cancer care with new digital PET-CT scanner

Vincent Pallotti Hospital enhances cancer care with new digital PET-CT scanner

6 Mar 2026

Meet Ronette Marx, the motorsport WAG taking on the aesthetics industry

Meet Ronette Marx, the motorsport WAG taking on the aesthetics industry

Maroefah Smith 5 Mar 2026

Aspen Pharmacare to capitalise on GLP-1 demand in sub-Saharan Africa

Aspen Pharmacare to capitalise on GLP-1 demand in sub-Saharan Africa

Nqobile Dludla 4 Mar 2026

Experts dispel fears over hormone disruptors in South African pads and pantyliners

Experts dispel fears over hormone disruptors in South African pads and pantyliners

4 Mar 2026

Restructuring dents Aspen profits, but Mounjaro sales spark hope

Restructuring dents Aspen profits, but Mounjaro sales spark hope

Nqobile Dludla 3 Mar 2026

The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

The kids are alright: African youth outshine global peers in mental health survey

3 Mar 2026

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

#BizTrends2026: The 5 major trends influencing the future of wellness

Maroefah Smith 2 Mar 2026

Why peptides are the next it-girl ingredient in South African beauty and wellness

Why peptides are the next it-girl ingredient in South African beauty and wellness

27 Feb 2026

New era of African skin and hair health research to Arise in Cape Town

New era of African skin and hair health research to Arise in Cape Town

23 Feb 2026

How integration is reshaping luxury medical tourism

How integration is reshaping luxury medical tourism

23 Feb 2026

UKZN's Dr Bawinile Hadebe wins Saul Hertz Award for theranostics cancer research

UKZN's Dr Bawinile Hadebe wins Saul Hertz Award for theranostics cancer research

18 Feb 2026

Capetonians embrace IV nutrient therapy in new wellness trend

Capetonians embrace IV nutrient therapy in new wellness trend

9 Feb 2026

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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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South African caregivers urged to stop use of recalled Nestlé NAN

13 Jan 2026

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