Health & Fitness
Gauteng health faces lawsuit over R784 cancer treatment fund
The Cancer Alliance and other organisations have filed a lawsuit against the Gauteng department of health (GDoH) alleging that R784-million meant for cancer patients...
Psychiatric patient dies after a fire in Gauteng hospital
A 35-year-old female patient from the psychiatric ward at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Pretoria has died after a tragic fire broke out...
BMA to screen visitors for MPox at all SA borders
The Border Management Authority (BMA) port health professionals have created an outbreak readiness plan that details the reaction for handling the Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak.
This...
Hospital group ropes in sports stars in substance abuse fight
The Clinix Health Group has announced TS Galaxy striker Bernard Parker, Banyana Banyana legend Portia Modise, and Olympic silver medalist Luvo Manyonga as its...
Cyril must downsize his new cabinet to improve healthcare
According to the South African Medical Association (SAMA), President Cyril Ramaphosa should consider reducing his current cabinet during the seventh administration’s selection process.
This comes...
Destigmatise sex workers in fight against Aids, TB and GBV
The South African National Aids Council (Sanac) has spoken out against the discrimination of sex workers seeking medical care.
According to the council, inequity, stigma,...
North West health department performs first surgery under NHI
North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha has expressed confidence in their systems and stated that they are prepared to serve the people in accordance...
Fear rises as flu strain hits SA just before elections
South Africans go to the polls on Wednesday in the middle of a flu strain that has raised fears that the Covid-19 could be...
KZN residents urged to conserve water as dam levels remain stable
The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on residents in KwaZulu-Natal to continue using water sparingly ahead of the winter season. This is...
Woman wins negligence case against North West health dept
A Zimbabwean woman has won her case against the North West department of health. This after claiming that healthcare professionals in the province caused...
Rising stroke prevalence has financial impact on healthcare, society
The worldwide prevalence of strokes has increased significantly, sending shockwaves throughout healthcare systems and communities around the world.
A stroke is the brain’s equivalent of...
Act against aggressive marketing of tobacco products to youth
A recent study has revealed alarming marketing strategies to lure South African children and youth to smoking habits.
The "Big Tobacco, Tiny Targets South Africa...
Quit smoking today for love and support new Bill for healthier...
As we celebrate love and connections this Valentine's Day, the best gift that you can give your loved ones is the gift of health....
Mental health tips for teens who are feeling overwhelmed
It’s that time of the year when end-of-year fatigue kicks in for everyone. This period is more stressful for young people with final exams...
Tips on bouncing back to working out after setbacks
A demanding job, family obligations, personal challenges, or a combination of factors may hinder one's fitness progress, says founder of Trove Wellness and Fitness...
‘Antidepressants do not always address underlying causes’
July is Mental Illness Awareness Month and the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) has emphasized that the stigma associated with mental illness (depression)...
Food to build your strength during chemotherapy
Food is important for our everyday wellbeing and when people fall sick, they need to boost their immune systems to recover speedily and properly.
The...
Probiotics improve general health and wellbeing
Good health is a goal for most people. However, that can only be achieved if one constantly lives a life of purpose and self-care.
Probiotics...
Lethal cancer can still be beaten if detected in earlier stages
Many lives can be saved with the right education and information about cancer, a deadly health condition that affects millions of people around the...
How to sustain your wellness goals, weigh loss in 2023
Nutritionist at Herbalife Nutrition in the UK, Dr Richard Allison, has shared ways in which people can improve their wellbeing and lose weight in...
