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A box of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic sits on a shelf at a London pharmacy. Image credit: Reuters/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Buying Ozempic on Instagram is a major red flag, warns Novo Nordisk

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“Ozempic face” and the GLP-1 boom are changing the face of beautyMaroefah Smith

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Groote Schuur gets R200m upgrade ahead of festive season

8 Oct 2026

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Climate change is affecting skin health in more than 40% of countries worldwide

30 Sep 2026

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“Ozempic face” and the GLP-1 boom are changing the face of beauty

Maroefah Smith 25 Sep 2026

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SA-Korean duo behind Bephor is giving K-beauty hair care Mzansi flair

Maroefah Smith 17 Sep 2026

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#WomensHealthMatters: Spar is ensuring menstruation never becomes a barrier

Maroefah Smith 16 Sep 2026

The campaign features Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana and Bafana Bafana goalie Reyaad Pieterse (pictured), as well as Sharks and Springbok rugby front-rower Trevor Nyakane, speaking candidly about why they value healthy living on and off the field. Image supplied.

Springbok, Bafana Bafana stars tackle obesity in new Novo Nordisk campaign

15 Sep 2026

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could “fuel the fire” of mental illness, warns psychiatrist

7 Sep 2026

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#WomensMonth: WM&R Naturals’ Thato Bosealetse is boosting SA’s beauty economy

Maroefah Smith 1 Sep 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

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 South African workplaces need winter wellness strategies

26 Jun 2026

To coincide with his Coachella performance, Hailey Bieber joined forces with her husband Justin Bieber on a beauty collab — peptide eye prep, spotwear (or pimple patches) and a peptide lip treatment. Image credit: Rhode/Instagram

Women’s health and men’s beauty: Gender shifts are having a moment

Maroefah Smith 25 Jun 2026

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Weight-loss drug crackdown will have ripple effect on SA’s longevity market

24 Jun 2026

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Momentum Multiply's Maria Carpenter | SA healthcare needs a personal touch

Maria Carpenter 19 Jun 2026

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Soothe operator: Why South African skin needs locally-made products

18 Jun 2026

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BizTrends | Discovery Health members live longer, healthier lives, finds HealthReport2026

Maroefah Smith 12 Jun 2026

Separating fact from fiction in 2026’s most viral skincare trends

Dr Judey Pretorius 27 May 2026

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NtryMed debuts The Ordinary-style efficacy at accessible prices in SA

Maroefah Smith 15 May 2026

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PCOS renamed to PMOS to improve diagnosis and care

13 May 2026

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SA's first integrated liver transplant and treatment centre opens

Niémah Davids 30 Apr 2026

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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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SA hospital pioneers innovative liquid nitrogen cancer treatment

22 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

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