New partnership between Alvi Armani South Africa and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

Redefining Recovery: The Role of Hair Restoration After Cancer

For many cancer survivors, the end of treatment should mark the beginning of recovery. Yet for countless men and women, one of the most...
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October is Skincare Awareness Month: Here are the basics everyone needs...

When it comes to skincare, we have a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips. However, despite the extensive information available to us, some basic...
Don’t get stuck in a mental trap that makes weight-loss feel impossible By Dr Tommie Smook, medical practitioner at Dr Smook & Partners, managed by RxME Group

Don’t get stuck in a mental trap that makes weight-loss feel...

22 October 2025: Did you know that depression and obesity are closely linked? Feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, or low self-worth can lead to overeating...
Think Pink: 5 Breast Health Tips from an SGU Graduate Every Woman Should Know

Think Pink: 5 Breast Health Tips from an SGU Graduate Every...

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, commonly known as Pink Month, shines a spotlight on a health crisis that affects countless lives in Africa....
10 Tips for Managing Hot Flushes That Really Work

10 Tips for Managing Hot Flushes That Really Work

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is sharing practical advice this Menopause Awareness Month, on how women can better manage one of...
Ashwini Guruji is the Guiding Light of Dhyan Foundation

SUN KISSED SILVER – By Ashwini Guruji Of Dhyan Ashram

  Every dhatu vibrates at a specific prana, our ancestors used this prana through utensils made of specific dhatus to induce therapeutic properties in their...
Denika Petzer (Research & Development and Quality Control Technologist at NPL Nutritional Performance Labs)

More Than Skin Deep: The Real Health Benefits of Oral Collagen

When most people hear the word ‘Collagen’, they think of expensive face creams promising wrinkle-free skin. While this association isn’t wrong, it represents only...
As Matric Exams Begin, Mental Health Specialist Warns of Burnout, Offers Guidance for Students and Families

As Matric Exams Begin, Mental Health Specialist Warns of Burnout, Offers...

As South Africa’s public school matriculants begin their year-end examinations today, a leading mental health expert has highlighted the critical need to manage exam-related...
10 High-fibre Foods that Support Weight Loss

10 High-fibre Foods that Support Weight Loss

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness about the importance of fibre-rich foods in supporting healthy weight management. Fibre plays a...
The Link Between Exercise and Bone Density: How to Build Stronger Bones

The Link Between Exercise and Bone Density: How to Build Stronger...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the vital role exercise plays in protecting and strengthening bone health on World Osteoporosis Day...
Built Different: Fedhealth and Sanlam are redefining medical aid in South Africa

Built Different: Fedhealth and Sanlam are redefining medical aid in South...

Addressing a packed house at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Wednesday 15 October 2025, Fedhealth announced its reimagined medical aid scheme for...
Cuts in the United States President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding in February have left clinics short of staff, a survey has found. Archive photo: Ihsaan Haffejee

PEPFAR cuts leave clinics short of staff

A health monitoring organisation has found that in areas with a high number of people with HIV, US funding cuts have led to staff...