Every day, millions of South Africans make decisions about what to feed themselves and their families. They compare prices, choose trusted brands, pack lunchboxes, prepare dinners and try to make the best choices they can. But what if the biggest challenge isn’t choosing healthier food? What if it’s understanding what is actually inside it? That […]
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As World Kidney Day approaches on 13 March, it’s crucial to highlight the significant connection between diabetes and kidney health. Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide, and with approximately 4.2 million South Africans living with diabetes, raising awareness is essential. About 40% of individuals with type 1 or type 2
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Over the past decade, e-cigarettes and vaping devices have become increasingly popular, mainly due to the perception that they are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. However, the World Health Organization indicates that vaping poses significant health risks, particularly to the lungs. While e-cigarettes do not produce tar-like traditional cigarettes, they still expose users to
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With this being World Sugar Awareness Week, experts are sounding the alarm about excessive sugar intake in South Africa, where the average daily consumption far exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. South Africans consume between 12 and 24 teaspoons of sugar per day, well above the WHO’s recommended six teaspoons. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma
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Even with the financial stresses of life already taking a toll on many South Africans, we can’t ignore that our health could take a sudden turn for the worse, landing us not only in physical but even greater financial distress. According to Bertie Nel, head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum, the Momentum Life
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Reach for Recovery (R4R) is a trained and volunteer-driven breast cancer support group where every peer support member, uniquely, is a breast cancer survivor herself. For the past five decades, Reach for Recovery has earned a strong reputation for providing highly valued and essential services to individuals affected by breast cancer. During this challenging period,
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Rabies is one of the most ancient diseases in the world, and yet it continues to pose a serious risk to both animals and humans, particularly in developing countries. World Rabies Day on 28 September shines a spotlight on the realities of rabies and why it is so important for pet owners to vaccinate their
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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, explores the link between hormones and belly fat. “According to Harvard Health, belly fat is more than just a cosmetic concern. It’s a serious health risk,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “Various factors contribute to the buildup of belly fat, with hormones playing a
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Dogs are not the only animal that can transmit rabies to humans, although this is the most common cause of human rabies. Livestock, cats, wildlife – especially mongooses and bats – are all potential carriers of the disease, and new concerns have been raised after a Cape fur seal tested positive for rabies. “KwaZulu-Natal, the
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD), a gradual and irremediable loss of kidney function (kidney failure), affects up to one in eight South Africans, more than 850 million people worldwide, and resulted in over 3.1 million deaths (2019). Fundamentally, untreated kidney failure can be life-threatening. Presently, kidney disease ranks as the 8th leading cause of death, and if not addressed, is projected to be the 5th leading cause
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