Cancer prevention may seem like an adult conversation, but when it comes to human papillomavirus (HPV), some of the most important protection can start in childhood. When your child is offered a vaccine at school, it is natural to have questions. What does it protect against? Why is it being given at this age? And, […]
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You can look ‘healthy’ on the outside while carrying enough excess fat deep inside your abdomen and around your vital organs to put your heart, liver, pancreas and intestines under strain. Known as visceral fat, it is biologically active, releasing hormones and inflammatory substances that can interfere with how the body functions and drive up
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Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a disease most people have heard of, but many don’t realise just how quickly it can become serious. IMD is caused by a bacteria and can lead to meningitis, which affects the lining around the brain and spinal cord – or to sepsis, a serious bloodstream infection. A new innovative
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One of the greatest financial risks facing working women today is not only dying unexpectedly but surviving a serious illness and having to manage medical costs, a reduced income and ongoing family financial commitments. This risk is the result of an outdated assumption that critical illness is a concern reserved for later in life. For
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From menstrual changes to midlife brain fog, the body’s energy systems can influence far more than the number on the scale. Three international experts share ways to protect metabolic health at every life stage. Metabolic health is easy to ignore when life is busy, but South Africa’s numbers make it difficult to dismiss. Diabetes was
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Most children are energetic, distractible or impulsive from time to time (especially when they’re tired, hungry or overstimulated). However, when these behaviours are persistent, show up across more than one setting (like home and school) and start interfering with learning, routines or relationships, it may be a sign of ADHD. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a
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A cough is one of the most common symptoms parents encounter in their children. It may seem simple, but understanding coughs, their causes and treatments can help parents feel ready when their child gets sick. Coughs in children can be the result of several things: infection, allergies and acid reflux are all common culprits. Although
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While diarrhoea in children can be managed, it can also become life-threatening very quickly. Dehydration is one of the main complications of persistent diarrhoea and can be fatal if it is not treated in children. Therefore, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of this condition, including its causes, symptoms and appropriate treatments as
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You’ve probably already heard that probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that live in our gut and support our overall health. You may even already know they can be found in foods like yoghurt and other fermented foods and can also be taken as supplements. However, you may still be unsure of the relevance of
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When someone in the family needs a doctor, scan, specialist or hospital procedure, healthcare cover quickly stops feeling like paperwork. It becomes a practical question: who pays, how much, and what happens if there’s a shortfall? For many consumers, the confusion starts with three terms that sound similar: medical aid, medical insurance and gap cover.
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