The much-anticipated Men in Heels Walk-a-Thon is back for its fourth edition, calling on men to “strut their stuff for a cause” in support of breast cancer awareness. This vibrant and empowering event will take place on Saturday, 11 October 2025, at Cedar Square Shopping Centre, from 10h00 to 13h00. With a focus on early […]
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in South Africa, according to the 2023 National Cancer Registry – and men are not immune from risk, either. “The National Cancer Registry indicates that South African women have a one-in-27 lifetime risk of developing breast cancer, and anyone can be affected although the risk is
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As spring arrives in South Africa, many people experience their most challenging allergy season. However, while pollen-filled air triggers obvious seasonal symptoms, allergies extend far beyond springtime discomfort, affecting millions year-round through food sensitivities, skin reactions, and environmental triggers. “Spring allergies are usually just the tip of the iceberg,” says Tyron Hansen, business development manager
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In May–June 2025, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) called for increased awareness and preventive action against rabies. The call followed a Public Health Bulletin South Africa study of Limpopo (2011–2023) that reported 32 human rabies cases (27 confirmed, 5 probable), 81% linked to dog bites. Tragically, rabies is almost always fatal – which can be devastating to pet
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Prostate cancer requires year-round awareness and regular screening in all South African communities to help reduce the toll of this disease on our nation’s fathers, brothers, husbands and sons. Three urologists share their specialist insights on the advances that are enabling earlier detection and more treatment options that are considered only when needed. Cause
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Prostate cancer requires year-round awareness and regular screening in all South African communities to help reduce the toll of this disease on our nation’s fathers, brothers, husbands and sons. Three urologists share their specialist insights on the advances that are enabling earlier detection and more treatment options that are considered only when needed. Cause for
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Medication is intended to treat illness, ease symptoms and safeguard our health. As South Africa celebrates its annual Pharmacy Month this September, a pharmacist from South Africa’s first national courier pharmacy issues a crucial warning: misuse or improper storage of medications can lead to serious health risks, including adverse drug reactions and, in some cases,
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What began as one family’s healing journey through grief has quietly grown into a powerful legacy of love, connection and early developmental support for vulnerable newborns and their parents across South Africa. Since launching just under two years ago, Archie’s Archives has brought comfort to thousands of families through seven of Netcare’s neonatal intensive
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Sugar is silently fuelling a national health crisis and most South Africans don’t even know it. With daily sugar intake far exceeding safe limits, Pharma Dynamics and the Heart Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) have launched a practical, easy-to-follow guide to help the public spot hidden sugars, make smarter food choices and protect their heart health.
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This Heritage Month, South Africans are reminded that our true legacy lies not only in the traditions we honour, but also in the lives we preserve. Under the theme “Celebrating the lives of our heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our freedom,” the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and Round Table Southern Africa
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