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 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:13:34 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-men-recovering-from-prostate-cancer-need-sanitary-disposal-414629a With Movember coming up and International Men’s Day on 19 November, we need to address a gap in washroom provision. In a large UK trial, almost half of men were still using absorbent pads six months after their prostate was removed. South Africa’s building rules count toilets, urinals and basins by sex, but say nothing about where those men put a used continence product. 1-272845 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Noncommunicable diseases South Africa 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