https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/667.html South Africa Wellness news 15 Wellness news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/667.html en-us Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:29:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/checkers-launches-limited-edition-booberries-to-help-fight-breast-cancer-636361a Checkers, BerryWorld and Discovery Vitality are turning a familiar grocery purchase into a vehicle for breast cancer awareness and screening, bringing limited-edition Booberries blueberry cups to South African shoppers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1-272311 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness 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 Wellness 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 Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/obiflex-is-bringing-buy-now-pay-later-to-glp-1-medicines-in-sa-292517a The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) recently cracked down on compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, making it harder for some cash-strapped South Africans to access registered, doctor-prescribed alternatives to Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. A new doctor-led health management programme now aims to offer those medicines through a buy-now-pay-later payment structure. 1-272070 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dis-chem-releases-freedom-anthem-to-promote-movement-and-wellness-636981a For Dis-Chem, getting South Africans to move more has become more than a health message. The retailer is turning its Better Health positioning into a cultural experience, using music, employee participation and local talent to launch a new Heritage Day campaign. 1-272031 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness 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 Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/burnout-is-costing-south-africans-mental-and-financial-peace-of-mind-419229a Prolonged stress can profoundly affect the body. Amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life, international transformational facilitator Irena Kovaljukova wants South Africans to slow down and restore balance. 1-271945 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/skin-functionals-new-spf30-range-should-be-on-everyones-lips-297497a When South African consumers think of suncare, they often think only of their skin. One part of the face is often neglected: the lips. To fill this gap, Skin Functional has launched its five-tint Lip Protector SPF30 collection to protect against sun-induced pigmentation. 1-271850 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-korean-duo-behind-bephor-is-giving-k-beauty-hair-care-mzansi-flair-520790a In 2025, South Africa accounted for 3.3% of the global K-beauty products market. While most K-beauty shelves in the country are dominated by skincare, Grand View Research says hair care is the most lucrative and fastest-growing segment. From Arc Store introducing Cosrx’s Peptide-132 hair care line to Bephor making K-beauty hair care for textured hair, SA consumers have plenty of reasons to let their hair down. 1-271806 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Wellness 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 Wellness South Africa