https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/342.html South Africa Women's health news 15 Women's Health news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/342.html en-us Tue, 12 May 2026 16:06:20 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-do-so-many-african-women-bleach-their-skin-study-looks-beyond-what-they-tellresearchers-170216a In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. 1-267718 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/living-well-every-day-the-rise-of-lifestyle-led-estates-like-simbithi-170506a Wellness has become a defining priority in modern living, shifting from luxury to an essential shaped by the environments we inhabit. Increasingly, residential estates are responding by integrating nature, movement, and contemporary amenities to support balance, vitality, and meaningful connection. 1-267678 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pharma-dynamics-launches-south-africas-first-generic-hormonal-iud-736142a Pharma Dynamics has entered the medical device market following the introduction of South Africa’s first generic hormone-releasing intrauterine device (IUD). The generic 52mg levonorgestrel IUD provides a more affordable, clinically equivalent option, significantly lowering the cost barrier that has traditionally restricted access. 1-267652 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-patients-are-choosing-natural-aesthetics-over-looking-younger-625001a According to aesthetic medicine specialist Dr Alek Nikolic, the trend of using freeze lines with injectables to help patients "stay looking young" for as long as possible has, surprisingly, become outdated. 1-267601 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hormones-and-screentime-threaten-professional-women-eye-health-847343a April marks Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. Although two-thirds of all blindness and visual impairment occur in women, 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. 1-267569 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/5-ways-womens-health-drives-economic-resilience-400229a Women’s health is deeply connected to economic resilience in South Africa. As primary earners, caregivers and key contributors across sectors, their ability to stay healthy directly shapes household stability, workforce participation and the country’s broader economic future. 1-266945 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-digital-health-tools-the-answer-to-making-cancer-screenings-more-accessible-066105a Digital infrastructure, early diagnosis, and workforce capacity are some areas in which South African healthcare leaders are calling for increased investment. They emphasised their needs at a media roundtable hosted by Siemens Healthineers in Johannesburg. 1-266717 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pantry-x-lelive-why-this-erewhon-inspired-smoothie-collaboration-is-brilliant-399798a Erewhon's celebrity smoothies have taken social media by storm. As a beauty enthusiast, I'm especially interested in the store's collaboration with Rhode founder Hailey Bieber: the Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie. It's a perfect match, connecting Erewhon's wellness focus with Bieber's skincare influence. South African brands are catching on. Amanda du-Pont's skincare brand, Lelive, has teamed up with Pantry by Marble, the South African luxury retailer, to create the All Glow’d Up Smoothie. 1-266663 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vibrant-collaborative-study-pioneers-microbiome-based-treatment-for-bacterial-vaginosis-511930a A collaborative study co-led by Dr Caroline Mitchell (Mass General Hospital, USA) and Dr Disebo Potloane (Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa - Caprisa) has successfully isolated and characterised vaginal bacteria from South African donors. Drawing on expertise from the University of Cape Town’s Department of Pathology and other South African and US-based institutions, the team identified over 20 potential Lactobacillus crispatus strains to develop two multi-strain therapeutic products for treating bacterial vaginosis (BV). 1-266646 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-the-hyding-is-elevating-luxury-holistic-wellness-in-south-africa-177886a Newly opened, The Hyding in the wealthy suburb of Hyde Park in Sandton is more than a wellness spa. Founder Nicole van Coller and general manager Cheryl Hengst have curated a collective of medical and wellness experts — from clinical psychology and chiropractic care to advanced skincare and nutrition — fostering an ecosystem focused on preventative care and sustained well-being. 1-266358 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Women's Health South Africa