The untold burden of cancer: depression and anxiety
With more than 30% of cancer patients diagnosed with depression, the South African Society of Psychiatrists calls on National Cancer Survivors Day (4 June),...
Young people and their health
You may think that health is mainly a concern for the middle aged and older age groups, but the last few years have changed...
A feast of health benefits with zinc and calamine lotion
Did you know that zinc has major health benefits? “Calamine lotion is a superb, safe lotion containing zinc oxide and zinc carbonate that has...
Introducing PrescriBIT: A digital tool changing the face of prescriptions forever
Digital healthcare platform EMGuidance has launched a new digital prescription tool that promises to transform the way prescriptions are managed and shared in South...
Protect your family’s gut health while helping save the children
Johannesburg, 1 June 2023: Did you know that 70% of your immune system is housed in your gut?1 The gut breaks down the foods...
Forming supportive connections for World Multiple Sclerosis Day
Johannesburg, 30 May 2023: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which interrupts...
Understanding the Impact of Nutrition on Autoimmunity
We’re always on the lookout for a ‘miracle’ cure, especially those living with chronic conditions such as autoimmune diseases. Too often hope, driven by...
Thyroid disease – know your history, understand your future
Johannesburg, 29 May 2023: International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) is celebrated each year from 25 to 31 May, and is a time dedicated to...
Burjeel Medical City Launches Advanced Gynecology Institute to Offer Complex Care...
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Burjeel Medical City, the flagship facility of Burjeel Holdings, has launched an Advanced Gynecology Institute (AGI) designed to...
World Pulmonary Hypertension Day: Pay Attention and Act Fast
JOHANNESBURG, May 11th, 2023 – Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a rare lung disorder in which the blood vessels in the lungs narrow, and the pressure...
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day: Raising IBD Awareness
JOHANNESBURG May is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Month, which provides the ideal opportunity for us all to brush up on knowledge about this condition...
Tobacco harm reduction – a step in the right direction for...
Growing support for tobacco harm reduction strategies and the impact on public health is growing amongst many nations. Products that replace cigarettes for adults...
