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Protesters march to make fighting diabetes affordable

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Smile Week restores lives of 18 children selected to undergo corrective surgery

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Food poisoning: It’s up to parents to control what kids eat, not the school, says expert

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Feeling fine? Think again – Why annual check-ups are a must

Protesters march to make fighting diabetes affordable

Gauteng’s public healthcare strained by foreign oncology patients owing approximately R110m

Kawasaki norovirus spreads concern in the UK: Here’s how prominent it is in SA

Smile Week restores lives of 18 children selected to undergo corrective surgery

World Diabetes Day: Expert insights on how this chronic disease affects skin health

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Default parent? Here’s how to lighten the load

Significant support for Tobacco Control Bill in KZN public hearings

Beware of fake Ozempic and Mounjaro used for weight loss, Sahpra urges

New Centre of Excellence for Molecular Biology and Life Sciences to open in South Africa

Why South Africa must address the male mental health crisis and fatherlessness

Unmasking endometriosis: Early diagnosis paves the way for better treatment

Food poisoning: It’s up to parents to control what kids eat, not the school, says expert

World stroke day: Preventing the medical condition is possible, says expert

Stigma leads to delays in diagnosing breast cancer in men

Heart health and sexual well-being: Why men should take erectile dysfunction seriously

‘50% of SA women at risk of obesity by 2030’: Here’s how to avoid being part of the stats

Reach For A Dream unveils 3rd ‘Dream Room’ at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital [VIDEO]

Deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s: one life lost, dozens affected

What is pink cocaine? Party drug named in Diddy lawsuit found in Liam Payne’s body

Tax on sugary drinks: Are we being misled?

Dr Andrew Ross: Battling cancer while championing stem cell transplant awareness [VIDEO]

80 Gauteng and Limpopo pupils hospitalised for suspected food poisoning in recent days

AI can fast-track stem cell matches, bringing hope to the uninsured

Workplace Fomo hits hard: Mental health on the line

NSPCA launches ‘Adoptim’ – A lifelong bond that benefits all

World Mental Health Day: Breaking the silence on emotional struggles

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‘Many households are food insecure’: Survey reveals ‘grim picture’ for ordinary, poor South Africans

Another victory for Rooibos as study finds that tea is good for the heart

US duo win Nobel for gene regulation breakthrough

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