What started as one mother’s personal journey to recovery has become a nationwide success story. In just over a year and a half, Pelvic Care has grown from a single Cape Town practice to 22 locations across South Africa, offering hope and effective treatment for women struggling with postpartum urinary incontinence – a condition that […]
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If you’ve ever walked through a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you’ll know the atmosphere: quiet, sterile, filled with tiny machines keeping even tinier lives stable. What you may not see, though, is the emotional toll it takes on the mothers standing behind that glass. For many moms of premature babies, the NICU isn’t just
Mental health and the NICU mom: The silent battle behind the glass Read More »
Pop quiz: What’s packed with fibre and nutrients, supports heart health, and is probably already in your kitchen? If you said ‘whole grains’, congratulations – 10/10! “It may not be trending as a ‘superfood’ on social media, but whole grains could just be one of the most underrated nutritional powerhouses in your diet,” says Roslynn
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Sleep deficiency not only impacts daytime functioning but can also lead to chronic health problems like heart and kidney disease, diabetes and depression. Yet, despite the risks, it’s estimated that about 4 million South Africans don’t get sufficient, quality sleep. Tetley partner dietitian Mbali Mapholi explains that adding a cup of chamomile tea to a
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As the world observes Men’s Health Awareness Month, new findings from the recent 1Life Insurance Movember poll reveals a concerning reality: only 14% of South African men surveyed undergo regular health screenings. Worryingly, 33% of men reported they only seek medical screening when experiencing health concerns – highlighting a critical gap in preventative healthcare practices.
86% of South African men don’t go for regular health checkups! Read More »
The distinctive high-pitched sound of someone gasping for air in the severe coughing spasms associated with pertussis explains why it is commonly known as ‘whooping cough’. “Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection, and most people recover after a prolonged period of coughing, but for some it can lead to pneumonia and other potentially life-threatening
Whooping cough is back: How to protect your family Read More »
Cancer is often seen as a disease of old age. Yet, across South Africa (and the world), it is increasingly affecting younger generations and reshaping how we think about both health and financial security. For a 28-year-old professional building a career, paying off a student loan or saving for a home, an unexpected cancer diagnosis
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Velobiotics is a science-led wellness company on a simple mission: to help your gut (your ‘second brain’) actually get the good bacteria it needs every single day. Founded by medical professionals and built on over 15 years of research and development (R&D) in partnership with South Africa’s Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, Velobiotics is
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South Africans are facing another tough year of rising medical scheme costs in 2026. Weighted average premium increases range between 6% and 9%, depending on the benefit option – despite the Council for Medical Schemes recommending that increases be limited to CPI (3.3%) plus reasonable utilisation. Across the country’s leading open medical schemes, the announced
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On this World Diabetes Day, the spotlight turns to the over 4.5 million South Africans living with diabetes, a chronic condition that extends its reach beyond the commonly known symptoms to include significant effects on skin health. Dr Judey – a leading biomedical scientist, product development specialist and founder of Biomedical Emporium – highlights the
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