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Pharmaceuticals

Weight loss drug semaglutide shown to be safe and potentially more effective at higher dose – new findings

Martin Whyte 2 days

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Noncommunicable diseases

Experts call for mandatory warning labels to combat South Africa's childhood obesity

8 Sep 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Aspen Pharmacare's profits tumble with R1.1bn loss

3 Sep 2025

Stay ahead of your health with Medshield: The importance of regular checkups

Medical Aid

Stay ahead of your health with Medshield: The importance of regular checkups

Issued by Stone 25 Aug 2025

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Nutrition

#HealthyGirlSummer: Move beyond fad diets for long-lasting wellness

25 Aug 2025

Aesthetic Medicine

From clear skin to detoxing, chlorophyll and collagen supplements promise a lot, but what does the science say?

Dan Baumgardt 26 Aug 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Danish weight-loss drug Wegovy debuts in South Africa, challenging Eli Lilly

Nqobile Dludla and Siyanda Mthethwa 14 Aug 2025

Sydney Sweeney stars in the controversial American Eagle ad.

Advertising

Why Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign is part of a wider cultural backlash

Meaghan Furlano 12 Aug 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Is Ozempic the answer to obesity or a risky quick fix?

5 Aug 2025

Source: www.clicksgroup.co.za

Healthcare

Pharmacy chain Clicks Group posts 13% rise in first-half profit

Siyanda Mthethwa 17 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Pharmaceuticals

African drugmaker Aspen says new Latam and Eli Lilly portfolio boosting earnings

5 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

#World Obesity Day: Genetics play a role, but lifestyle is key, say experts

3 Mar 2025

Now trending: Hot off the (IMCAS 2025) press

Aesthetic Medicine

Now trending: Hot off the (IMCAS 2025) press

Issued by Skin Renewal 27 Feb 2025

Danette Breitenbach with two of the fantastic F45 coaches, Brandon (left) and Dan (right)

Wellness

My F45 journey… change your life

Danette Breitenbach 6 Feb 2025

Virgin Active survey reveals the most outrageous wellness trends from 2024

Wellness

Virgin Active survey reveals the most outrageous wellness trends from 2024

16 Jan 2025

What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Trends

What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 9 Jan 2025

Pharmaceuticals

Urgent warning as fake Ozempic infiltrates South African market

11 Nov 2024

The ARB ruled that the chocolate was reasonably milk tart flavoured.

Advertising

'Heavenly' chocolate? Disappointed confectioner takes on Tiger Brands

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Oct 2024

Advertising

Radio Ad campaign for Naked Insurance sparks controversy over weight loss play on words

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Sep 2024

Source: Francesca Conradie.

Tuberculosis

Study revolutionises global TB treatment

28 Aug 2024

Sbu Sitole takes us through Day two of Cannes Lions. Source: The Odd Number.

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: Creative Circle at Cannes - a glimpse into the future

Sbu Sitole 19 Jun 2024

Source: Novo Nordisk.

Healthcare

The rise of Ozempic: how surprise discoveries and lizard venom led to a new class of weight-loss drugs

11 Apr 2024

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

Public Health

World Health Day emphasises human rights' crucial role in cancer risk reduction

Issued by CANSA 3 Apr 2024

Source: WikiCommons. The common yellow commelina, one of the popular plants used to treat children.

Natural Medicine

Medicinal plants help keep children healthy in South Africa: 61 species were recorded

T Ndhlovu, A O Omotayo, A O Aremu and W Otang-Mbeng 26 Mar 2024

Growth contracts as consumers recalibrate – Clur Shopping Centre Index

Commercial Property

Growth contracts as consumers recalibrate – Clur Shopping Centre Index

13 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Hospital Groups

Novo Nordisk's parent invests in India's Manipal hospital chain

Anna Ringstrom and Rishika Sadam 7 Feb 2024

Navigating 2024's top nutrition trends with insights from registered dietitians

Nutrition

Navigating 2024's top nutrition trends with insights from registered dietitians

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 25 Jan 2024

Stay on track with your healthy habits

Wellness

Stay on track with your healthy habits

16 Jan 2024

Source: Eli Lilly

Pharmaceuticals

Eli Lilly: Inaugural US telehealth platform delivers weight-loss drugs

4 Jan 2024

Medshield: What is hyperthyroidism and how is it treated?

Noncommunicable diseases

Medshield: What is hyperthyroidism and how is it treated?

Issued by Stone 7 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Bada Pharasi, chief executive officer of Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa.

Mental health

Suffering in silence - the mind-body illness connection that many keep a secret

Bada Pharasi 26 Jul 2023

Medshield: Feel your best by adopting a holistic approach to healthy eating

Medical Aid

Medshield: Feel your best by adopting a holistic approach to healthy eating

Issued by Stone 13 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Pharmaceuticals

EU probes Novo Nordisk drugs after reports of suicidal thoughts

Bhanvi Satija 10 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied.

Pharmaceuticals

Brand Finance Healthcare 2023 Report reveals resilience amidst post-pandemic slump

7 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied.

Mental health

Hey, Netflix - stop calling shows 'bingeworthy'

Lila Bruk 13 Apr 2023