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 […]
Celebrating heritage, honouring heroes, saving lives Read More »
On 14 September, people around the world marked World Atopic Eczema Day 2025 under the theme: “Our Skin, Our Journey.” This year’s campaign highlights the lifelong nature of atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), a disease that usually begins in infancy and can progress to food allergies, asthma and allergic rhinitis. “Atopic eczema
The true burden of eczema goes beyond the itch Read More »
What started as a mission to help women feel their best is now officially helping them glow their best, too! Gloot, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing female wellness brands, has just launched its first-ever body care collection – the Booty Beauty Routine – and it’s bringing the glow-up energy we didn’t know we needed. This
Booty, Buff & Glow – Gloot’s Juiciest Drop Has Just Landed! Read More »
Our most powerful tool for safety isn’t a policy, but our own knowledge. The first few minutes of an emergency are the most critical. Every year, thousands of preventable deaths and injuries occur simply because people don’t know what to do in these moments. A calm, competent response can literally mean the difference between life
Helping you feel safe: 5 essential first-aid skills Read More »
What if your body was trying to tell you something important, but you couldn’t hear it? Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women aged 15 to 44 in South Africa. Known as one of the ‘silent’ cancers, it can develop slowly over years – often without whispering a single symptom –
What every woman should know about cervical cancer Read More »
Concern is mounting over the rising number of South Africans requiring dialysis and kidney transplantation – mirroring the growing burden of lifestyle-related disease. Alarming rise in kidney replacement therapy The most recent publicly released national dataset by the South African Renal Registry (2022 Annual Report published last year), records that by December 2022, 9 342
Spike in dialysis patients linked to unhealthy lifestyle, hypertension and diabetes Read More »
Did you know that spring is often referred to as the “season of hope”? Seeing nature come back to life after months of icy temperatures, strong winds, and rain serves as a reminder that there is always a chance for new beginnings. Spring is also a time for renewal, for starting afresh and for implementing
Here’s how to get a spring glow-up without breaking the bank Read More »
It doesn’t always come with a warning sign. No rash, no tingle, no discharge. In fact, for most people living with a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it doesn’t start with any obvious symptoms at all, especially in the early stages. That’s the tricky thing about sexual health. It often whispers, not shouts. According to the
Check your sexual health status – because silence isn’t safety Read More »
While there has been progress in improving child survival rates globally, thousands of children still face health challenges that are preventable. From malnutrition and infectious diseases to limited access to basic healthcare services, underprivileged areas are mostly hit hardest. Prioritising early childhood healthcare is one of the most effective ways to drive change. Equally important is
Prioritise early childhood healthcare Read More »
South African households now have a powerful new ally in the fight against hidden germs. Despite regular cleaning, many people don’t realise that germs linger in hard-to-reach, inaccessible areas — under toilet rims, behind taps and in bathroom crevices — posing risks to family health. Domestos, the globally trusted germ-killing brand since 1929, introduces Domestos Power
Say goodbye to hidden germs Read More »