Health
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Foundation spreads the word on muscular dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy is a collective name given to a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle.
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Gauteng health works to address toxicology and histology backlogs
Suspicions of poisoning are among the cases that cause backlogs.
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World Kidney Day raises awareness about renal failure
Many people experiencing renal failure are asymptomatic until much later stages of the disease, so regular testing is important.
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SPCA to use fox’s death to create awareness
The fox was brought in by construction workers before being taken to the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.
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A high UV index warns of an increased risk of cancer
UV radiation causes a lot of invisible damage, and can harm you even when it's cloudy or cold.
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Trend shows bare-faced truth
Ensuring that your skin is fed the correct ingredients may give you the confidence to face the world with no…
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How do you like your coffee?
Dark roasted coffee beans have a powerful and intense flavour.
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Medical aid: Understand what your benefits are
An exclusion is a medical procedure that is not covered by medical aid.
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Untreated strep throat can lead to rheumatic heart disease
Anyone experiencing symptoms of a sore throat, fever and difficulty swallowing should seek medical attention.
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Easy ways to improve baby’s comfort during power outages
It is good to have a manual or battery-powered breast pump on hand if you are breastfeeding.
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Women, take charge of your health
Mobile clinics have been travelling the country to bring quality health care to the heart of communities
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What to do before and after donating blood
The SANBS shares tips on pre- and post-donation care to make the experience as pleasant as possible.
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