Pregnancy is often painted as a glowing, joyful time — but behind the baby bump and excitement, many expectant mothers in South Africa are quietly facing health risks that go unnoticed, undiagnosed, and untreated. “While most women know the basics of pregnancy care, there are lesser-known risks that can have serious consequences for both mom […]
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Globally, less than half of all newborns (46%) are breastfed within one hour of birth, leaving many newborns waiting too long for this critical contact with their mothers. While breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to support the health and development of a baby, the reality is that every family’s feeding journey is
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Once regarded as a luxury reserved for celebrities or whispered about behind closed doors, tummy tucks are rapidly becoming a source of empowerment for South African women – particularly Black African women who are reclaiming their bodies, confidence, and stories on their own terms. Leading the transformation is one of South Africa’s most trusted names
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Newborn skin: soft, squishy, and oh-so-kissable. But behind that perfect glow is something many new parents don’t know — a baby’s skin barrier is still a work in progress, and it needs a very different kind of care from ours. “People assume baby skin is just miniature adult skin — but that couldn’t be further
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In honour of Women’s Month, 1Life Insurance set out to uncover the true state of South African women’s relationship with money: how they earn it, spend it and secure their futures. The findings are staggering! Women are leading their families financially, often without support, and under intense pressure to make ends meet. Of the women
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Something’s up with your cat. Most days she’s meowing by the food bowl a good hour before supper time, but for the second day running, she’s hardly touched her dinner. Could she be sick? You recall the last vet visit. How it broke your heart to see her cowering and trembling in her carrier; the
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Ozempic, known generically as semaglutide, was originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes by helping regulate blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity. But it’s now gained global attention as a weight-loss solution, sparking widespread debate across medical communities and here at home in South Africa. According to Dr Steven Holt, a South African emergency
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As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, new insights from leading researchers reveal that more women than ever are making the switch to healthier beverages with Rooibos emerging as a top contender. Tea remains a firm favourite among South Africans, with over 22 million adults enjoying a daily cup. Notably, women lead this trend, with data
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ADHD is not just a childhood condition. And it doesn’t only affect boisterous schoolboys. This Women’s Month, the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is spotlighting a struggle that many women and girls have endured for decades: living with undiagnosed or misunderstood ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Dr Wisani Makhomisane, SASOP member and specialist psychiatrist,
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Children are especially prone to ear infections, but the source of their discomfort can be difficult for parents to pinpoint in babies and pre-verbal toddlers. “It all comes down to anatomy. The small passages which connect our middle ear to our nasopharynx, or upper throat, called the eustachian tubes, regulate pressure in the middle ear
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