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7 pregnancy care and vaccination steps that help reduce birth defect risks

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Observed each year on 3 March, World Birth Defects Day highlights the importance of prevention, early detection and quality care for babies born with congenital conditions. While not all birth defects can be prevented, steps taken before and during pregnancy including vaccination, supplementation and early clinical care can significantly lower certain risks and improve outcomes […]

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School-safe foods – and why they matter

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Gone are the days of the simple PB&J lunches many of us grew up with. Today’s lunchboxes look very different, not just because parents want healthier meals but because many kids simply can’t eat what we once took for granted. According to Professor Claudia Gray, a paediatrician and allergologist at the Kids Allergy Centre and

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How sourdough elevates mealtimes – and why it actually works

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Sourdough has become one of those foods people talk about with almost mystical admiration, but behind the aroma is everyday value. Whether baked at home or brought in through products like Sunbake’s new Sourdough Buns, it has become more than just ‘trendy bread’. It’s a different way of preparing and experiencing meals. But what makes

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Could emojis be masking teen suffering?

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A convergence of biological, societal and economic factors is placing South Africa’s adolescents at higher risk of suicide, yet many adults may not be in tune with the signs of mental health crises in today’s younger generation. Psychiatrist Dr Abongile Makuluma, who practises at Netcare Akeso Milnerton, unpacks the pressures young people are facing in

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The food pyramid has been turned upside down – and it’s long overdue

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For decades, we were taught to fear fat, moderate protein and build our diets around carbohydrates. The famous food pyramid shaped school curriculums, hospital menus, public health messaging and our sense of what ‘healthy eating’ looks like. Now, in one decisive shift, that model has been turned on its head. The newly inverted food pyramid

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The silent risk of ignoring your health: Why annual screenings matter in 2026

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Between the demands of work, taking care of a family and perhaps even trying to fit in some semblance of social enjoyment, maintaining your own and your loved ones’ long-term health and wellbeing can become less of a priority. You may even wait until a problem arises to get health concerns checked. For those in

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Ring, ring! South Africa’s blood supply is calling. Will you answer?

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This is one call that can’t be ignored. No spam. No robocall. Just a real opportunity to save lives. Following the festive season, blood collections across the country have decreased, while the need for blood has remained constant and critical. In response, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has launched a national blood donation

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An advanced formulation for relief from dry and tired eyes

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South Africans spend more time in front of screens than any of the 45 nations included in a recent study, averaging 9 hours and 38 minutes per day – a staggering 58.2% of their waking hours. It’s no surprise, then, that more than 50% of people in the country suffer from dry eyes. Whether it’s

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Everyday habits harming your child’s teeth – and how to fix them

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Most parents know the basics of children’s oral care: brush twice a day, limit sweets and don’t skip dental checkups. Yet, dental experts warn that it’s often the small, easy-to-miss habits in daily routines that quietly increase the risk of tooth decay. The scale of the problem is significant. According to the World Health Organization’s

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