https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/154.html South Africa Chronic diseases news 15 Noncommunicable diseases news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/154.html en-us Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:42:40 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/79-deaths-a-day-south-africas-diabetes-crisis-needs-a-new-strategy-969564a Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) recently released its report on deaths that occurred in 2024. The headline findings contain a sobering, recurring truth: diabetes was once again the country’s leading underlying natural cause of death. 1-272254 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/climate-change-is-affecting-skin-health-in-more-than-40-of-countries-worldwide-858893a Dr Esther Freeman, an American dermatologist, epidemiologist and associate professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, says climate-health preparedness should include skin health. Her call follows a new study reporting that more than 40% of countries worldwide have documented climate-related changes in the prevalence and/or severity of skin disease. 1-272129 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ozempic-face-and-the-glp-1-boom-are-changing-the-face-of-beauty-853633a As pharmaceutical companies clean up the GLP-1 aisle, the rise of “Ozempic face”—the loss of facial volume from rapid weight loss—is creating an opportunity for beauty brands. 1-271989 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spar-is-ensuring-menstruation-never-becomes-a-barrier-419599a ​The World Economic Forum (WEF) says women spend 25% more of their lives with health issues or disabilities than men, causing a global loss of 75 million years of life. It adds that improving women’s health outcomes could boost the global economy by at least $1tn annually by 2040 by spurring labour participation and productivity. 1-271785 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/springbok-bafana-bafana-stars-tackle-obesity-in-new-novo-nordisk-campaign-742882a Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has teamed up with South African sports stars in a new campaign to tackle rising obesity among men in the country. 1-271722 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ozempic-wegovy-and-mounjaro-could-fuel-the-fire-of-mental-illness-warns-psychiatrist-631161a A psychiatrist has warned that the use of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, for weight loss could, if misused, “fuel the fire” of mental illness. 1-271511 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-women-are-not-doing-well-520590a We’re living in a time where women seemingly have it all. Even so, between taking on household management, childrearing, and building ceiling-shattering careers, we’ve got a lot on our plate. 1-271106 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/many-elite-athletes-live-with-health-impacts-long-after-they-retire-should-they-carry-all-the-costs-634761a When former All Black Sonny Bill Williams spoke from hospital before his recent neck surgery, his message was not simply about pain. It was a warning to young athletes and their parents about the physical price that can come with a professional sporting career. 1-270711 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-the-ariana-grande-discourse-a-concern-or-public-scrutiny-745662a Coming off her recent high from her portrayal of Glinda in the cinematic adaptation of Wicked (which earned her an Oscar nomination in 2025), Ariana Grande recently released a new album titled Petal and is on a world tour. However, all anyone is talking about is her appearance. 1-270472 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/alcohols-hidden-calories-product-labels-could-help-fight-obesity-in-south-africa-634311a South Africa is grappling with an obesity crisis. Nearly half of adults are overweight or obese. Public discussion often focuses on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks as reasons for weight gain. But there’s another source of calories that’s often overlooked: alcoholic drinks. 1-270381 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa