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South African Men’s Health 101: Know your health numbers

Medical Aid

South African Men’s Health 101: Know your health numbers

Issued by Medshield 3 days

South Africa’s silent health crisis: Lifestyle diseases now outpace infections

Noncommunicable diseases

South Africa’s silent health crisis: Lifestyle diseases now outpace infections

31 Mar 2026

Are you losing your vision without realising it?

Ophthalmology

Are you losing your vision without realising it?

Issued by Medshield 23 Mar 2026

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

Nutrition

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

Colin Davidson 18 Mar 2026

Top 3 reasons to book a photography tour as your next holiday abroad

Tourism

Top 3 reasons to book a photography tour as your next holiday abroad

Issued by Travex 5 Mar 2026

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

Aesthetic Medicine

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

27 Feb 2026

Mediclinic’s Dr Jess Morris on why AI is not a reliable source of health info

Medtech

Mediclinic’s Dr Jess Morris on why AI is not a reliable source of health info

5 Feb 2026

The Future of Medical Schemes depends on Technology, Trust and Transformation

Medical Aid

The Future of Medical Schemes depends on Technology, Trust and Transformation

Issued by Medshield 30 May 2025

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Noncommunicable diseases

High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health

Themba Titus Sigudu 16 Jan 2026

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Medtech

How AI is reshaping preventative care in South Africa

17 Dec 2025

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Covid-19

Long Covid’s hidden toll: the South Africans still battling fatigue, anxiety and memory loss

Jonny Peter 25 Nov 2025

2025 Diabetes Summit focuses on mental health in diabetes care

Mental health

2025 Diabetes Summit focuses on mental health in diabetes care

Issued by University of Pretoria 5 Nov 2025

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Employee Wellness

The cost of absenteeism: Can you afford not to provide staff with health cover?

Lushan Sundram 3 Nov 2025

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Neurology

Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm diagnosis: What it means and who is most at risk

Adam Taylor 31 Oct 2025

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Nutrition

Fruit juices in South Africa are getting a free ride: why they should have the same health warning labels as fizzy drinks

Siphiwe Dlamini 21 Oct 2025

“Early cervical cancer detection enables women to receive appropriate medical care, leading to better survival rates," says Profmed’s Dr Moratwe Masima. Image supplied.

Oncology

Cervical cancer | Profmed’s Dr Moratwe Masima on prioritising prevention

Maroefah Smith 13 Oct 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

"Not only waistlines, but lifespans” — Dr Tommie Smook on GLP-1s

6 Oct 2025

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Nutrition

Is TikTok right? Should I avoid matcha if I have low iron?

Margaret Murray 2 Oct 2025

Join the Ocsober challenge: Tips for a healthier, alcohol-free October

Wellness

Join the Ocsober challenge: Tips for a healthier, alcohol-free October

1 Oct 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Revolutionising weight loss: GLP-1s help South Africans cut sugar

22 Sep 2025

Rainbow Chicken champions heart health with new Farmer Brown Nourish range

FMCG

Rainbow Chicken champions heart health with new Farmer Brown Nourish range

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 2 Sep 2025

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Medtech

How AI, wearable tech and data are transforming health decisions

Justin Beswick 27 Aug 2025

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Aesthetic Medicine

From raw garlic cloves to cayenne pepper: why ‘natural’ DIY skincare can leave you burnt, itchy – or worse

Adam Taylor 5 Aug 2025

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Medtech

SA Mastercard holders can get discounted virtual health

31 Jul 2025

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Sports Science

Empowerment through exercise: Ugandan women fight obesity

21 Jul 2025

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Neurology

#WorldBrainDay: Dementia prevention starts early

22 Jul 2025

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Education & Training

Workshops train Africa’s aspiring health professionals

7 Jul 2025

"Education is key to prevention. We urge patients, caregivers, schools, and healthcare professionals to be allergy-aware." Image supplied.

Emergency Medicine

#WorldAllergyWeek2025: Why you need to be allergy-aware

30 Jun 2025

Marathon surgery by UP vets breathes new life into white rhino

Higher Education

Marathon surgery by UP vets breathes new life into white rhino

Issued by University of Pretoria 26 May 2025

Eighty20 reveals SA’s tea sipping habits

Research

Eighty20 reveals SA’s tea sipping habits

26 May 2025

Medical Aid

Umvuzo Health turns 21:Sets benchmarks in South Africa's medical schemes

25 Apr 2025

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Specialties

Home dialysis: The affordable solution for kidney patients in remote areas

10 Apr 2025

Healthcare

Why diabetes management is critical this World Kidney Day

10 Mar 2025

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Healthcare

Blood types decoded: How they impact emergency care

3 Mar 2025

Source: Global NCD Alliance Forum.

Healthcare

A breath of fresh air: How Kigali’s car-free Sundays keep people moving

Zano Kunene 28 Feb 2025

Air Products uplifts teachers and improves infrastructure at Chatsworth schools

Primary & Secondary Education

Air Products uplifts teachers and improves infrastructure at Chatsworth schools

Issued by Air Products South Africa 26 Feb 2025