International Gaucher Day on 1 October highlights the need for greater awareness of rare diseases to promote early diagnosis

International Gaucher Day on 1 October highlights the need for greater...

Johannesburg, 30 September 2022: Currently, there are an estimated 6000 - 8000 rare diseases, which affect 350 million people worldwide.1 Locally, 1 in 15...
Zoetis SA, Paws 4 U spread some love to under-recognised healthcare workers this Valentine’s Day

One health, zero deaths – it’s time to radically address rabies

Johannesburg, 28 September22: The global theme for this year’s World Rabies Day, which takes place on 28 September, is ‘Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths.’...
Niyel Continues Action Against Vaccine Misinformation by airing “Hello Doc” Podcast on Top Radio Stations

Niyel Continues Action Against Vaccine Misinformation by airing “Hello Doc” Podcast...

DAKAR, Sénégal, 27 September 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Niyel, one of Africa’s top advocacy organizations, is thrilled to be airing its first season of a...
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Excessive blue light from devices may accelerate ageing, study

A new study has found that excessive blue light exposure from smartphones, TVs and computer screens may impact basic cellular function and accelerate ageing. The...

DRY OR DEHYDRATED?

There’s a big difference between dry and dehydrated skin, yet both tend to feel the same - DRY!!!! The Granny Mouse Spa team wishes to...

5 Life events that could change your medical aid needs

The last few years have been a bumpy ride – particularly when it comes to our health. If you belong to a medical aid...
Don’t ignore the signs – understanding blood cancer could save your life, says expert

Don’t ignore the signs – understanding blood cancer could save your...

More than one hundred thousand South Africans are diagnosed with cancer each year, while one in every 11 cancer patients are diagnosed with blood...
Gut Wrenching: 4 Signs you may have an Unhealthy Gut

Gut Wrenching: 4 Signs you may have an Unhealthy Gut

Is your body sending you signals that you might have an unhealthy gut? If you struggle with abdominal discomfort, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, these...
Tackling the rise of modern skin sensitivity

Tackling the rise of modern skin sensitivity

Many people wonder why more than half the modern population is suffering from sensitive skin – and the answer is quite simple: modern skincare...
Gates Foundation Announces .27 Billion in Health and Development Commitments to Advance Progress Toward the Global Goals

Gates Foundation Announces $1.27 Billion in Health and Development Commitments to...

First in-person Goalkeepers event since 2019 convenes global changemakers to highlight the urgency of achieving a more equitable world by 2030 NEW YORK, USA, 21...
Robyn Kramer

South African product MyAbby™ Abyssinian Face Oil Rose wins Product of...

It’s time to celebrate a great South African first! Robyn Kramer of Johannesburg recently participated in Italy’s best known international showcase for organic and natural...
Why SA needs community-based approaches to mental healthcare

Why SA needs community-based approaches to mental healthcare

With sustained high levels of stress and trauma experienced across the world over the past few years, mental health and well-being is in the...