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KZN health MEC urges calm as hand, foot, and mouth disease cases rise

Pepfar restrictions ‘unfortunate’ and will affect many lives, says Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund

Limpopo health warns of malaria risk after heavy rains

Lifesaving heart surgery gives baby Oaheng a second chance to shine

Up in smoke: Study finds heavy cannabis use puts working memory on mute

Lion’s mane may be the real magic mushroom

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SA faces crisis as Trump stops critical HIV funding

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Babalas? Manage your overindulgence this festive season

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Benefits of nicotine replacement therapy: A path to quitting smoking for New Year’s resolution

‘Immunity gap’ drives rubella outbreak in South Africa

New proposal for NHI reform calls for mixed public-private approach

Say goodbye to stinky feet: 6 fresh fixes to step up your game

SA faces growing child malnutrition, with 110 deaths in 3 years

704km run from Joburg to Durban shines light on men’s mental health

Race to the finish: Time to trade the hustle for a little me-time

Nutrition during menopause: The right foods to eat to avoid health complications

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Protesters march to make fighting diabetes affordable

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

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