For many South Africans, malaria is still seen as a distant risk, only associated with trips to the Kruger or rural parts of the country, and is widely assumed to be confined to the Lowveld or border regions such as Limpopo and Mpumalanga. However, recent developments show why that perception may be putting Gauteng residents […]
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If it feels like everyone around you is coughing, sneezing or battling the same stubborn flu – you are not imagining it. As temperatures begin to drop across South Africa, respiratory illnesses start to circulate more widely, with workplaces, schools and households across the country quickly feeling the impact. “While many people think of flu
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During Stress Awareness Month, attention turns to a pressing issue in South Africa’s education system: Learners face unprecedented pressure, but often lack the means to cope. What was once a manageable academic journey has become a constant balancing act. Today’s learners must juggle schoolwork, social pressures, digital distractions and growing anxiety about the future –
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South Africans are living through another cycle of sustained economic pressure as rising fuel costs continue to filter through the economy, pushing up the price of transport, food and household goods. At the same time, broader global uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tensions are adding further worry and dread to an already financially stressful landscape for
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Every child deserves the chance to thrive, yet misconceptions about Down syndrome can leave families feeling unsure about how best to care for them. While Down syndrome may bring unique considerations, the essentials of love, stimulation, safety and bonding remain the same – and recognising this can make a meaningful difference in a child’s early
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Between school runs, lunchboxes and ever-changing appetites, feeding children well isn’t always straightforward. Some days feel like a win, others not so much. “Parents are under constant pressure to get nutrition right, but it’s about balance over time rather than perfection every single day,” says pharmacist and Cape Town–based integrative healthcare practitioner, Dr James Liddell.
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The way we think about weight loss today is a clear shift away from traditional dieting. While medications like GLP-1 have become a major talking point, they are just one part of a broader change in how people are approaching their health. Today, the focus is no longer only on eating less or cutting out
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Every year on 17 April, World Haemophilia Day is observed to raise awareness for the rare blood disease. And this year, Rare Diseases South Africa (RDSA) is calling on all South Africans to use this day for more than a symbolic show of support. According to Kelly du Plessis, founder and CEO of RDSA, “For
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Stress is often seen as something that lives in our mind. But speak to anyone carrying tight shoulders, stiff hips or persistent headaches or fatigue, and a different picture starts to emerge. Stress doesn’t just stay in our thoughts – it settles into our bodies. “Our bodies don’t separate mental and physical stress,” says Ceri
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Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, one that looks different in every person who lives with it. At its core, it is a brain difference, and difference can make navigating the world more complex. It shapes how a person communicates, connects with others and experiences life around them. Because autism is an invisible disability, it
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