https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/877.html South Africa Specialties news 15 Specialties news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/877.html en-us Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:56:43 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-workplaces-need-winter-wellness-strategies-397008a Winter is no longer coming. It’s here. And, as usual, it brings along some illness. This is why including winter wellness strategies in your workplace employee wellness programmes is crucial to protecting productivity. 1-269353 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/womens-health-and-mens-beauty-gender-shifts-are-having-a-moment-620361a The longevity market has largely been centred around traditional gender norms, with wellness targeted at men and beauty prioritised for women. That is now shifting. 1-269311 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/weight-loss-drug-crackdown-will-have-ripple-effect-on-sa-longevity-market-286877a A wellness clinic in Cape Town believes SAHPRA’s recent crackdown on unregistered weight-loss drugs (and the subsequent court battle between the compounding pharmacy and Novo Nordisk) places a sharp focus on the deeper trust issues within South Africa’s growing longevity sector. 1-269280 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/momentum-multiply-maria-carpenter-sa-healthcare-needs-a-personal-touch-842183a Despite the pool of knowledge on healthy habits in South Africa, noncommunicable diseases — particularly heart disease and diabetes — are still large contributors to the country’s mortality rate. 1-269019 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sooth-operator-why-south-african-skin-needs-locally-made-products-064045a Most skincare products on the skincare market are made for European skin in cooler, low-UV climates. South African skin needs something better suited to daily life in Mzansi. 1-269107 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discovery-health-members-live-longer-healthier-lives-finds-healthreport2026-512300a The saying “health is wealth” has never been truer at Discovery Health. According to its recently released HealthTrend26 report, the Discovery Health Medical Scheme recorded a 5.6% reduction in mortality among its members over the past 10 years. 1-268986 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/separating-fact-from-fiction-in-2026s-most-viral-skincare-trends-512090a Social media, especially TikTok, is rife with influencers sharing skincare and beauty hacks and trends. With the year in full swing, biomedical scientist and founder of Biomedical Emporium Skincare, Dr Judey Pretorius, separates fact from fiction in 2026’s biggest and most viral social media-driven skincare and beauty trends. 1-268506 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ntrymed-debuts-the-ordinary-style-efficacy-at-accessible-prices-in-sa-390358a In South Africa's crowded skincare market, newly launched NtryMed stands out by offering scientifically developed skincare tailored for South Africans, focusing on accessible and proven solutions for daily skin health. 1-268133 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pcos-renamed-to-pmos-to-improve-diagnosis-and-care-512810a Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed to more accurately reflect the hormonal or endocrine disorder that affects more than 170 million women worldwide. The new name, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), was chosen after input from over 50 patient and professional organisations to emphasise the broader metabolic and endocrine aspects of the condition. 1-268066 Wed, 13 May 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-first-integrated-liver-transplant-and-treatment-centre-opens-625771a The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) newly launched multidisciplinary liver centre is set to redefine liver disease care in South Africa. UCT clinicians will lead the first-of-its-kind centre, spanning Groote Schuur Hospital, UCT Private Academic Hospital in Cape Town, and Netcare Greenacres Hospital in Gqeberha. 1-267721 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Specialties South Africa