Dry Drowning: What Parents Need to Know

Dry Drowning: What Parents Need to Know

As families head to pools, beaches, and holiday spots this summer, parents need to know that water can still be dangerous even after a...
How AI Receptionists Transform Dental Clinics in South Africa

How AI Receptionists Transform Dental Clinics in South Africa

The South African dental industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. As patient expectations rise and operational costs increase, dental clinics are turning...
Are You Brushing Correctly? Common Oral Care Mistakes to Avoid. Image source: Pexels

Are You Brushing Correctly? Common Oral Care Mistakes to Avoid

Think you've mastered the art of brushing your teeth? You might be surprised to learn that dental professionals spot the same preventable mistakes time...
AHF South Africa Commemorates World AIDS Day with impactful Initiatives in KZN, Gauteng and the Eastern Cape

AHF South Africa Commemorates World AIDS Day with impactful Initiatives in...

As the world marked World AIDS Day on 1 December, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa, in collaboration with provincial Departments of Health, civil society...
Why Mental Health Struggles Peak in December

Why Mental Health Struggles Peak in December

The “holiday blues” are real for many people. Ramped-up social and family expectations, loneliness, and financial strain can combine to raise stress and anxiety,...
Staying Fit During the Festive Season

Staying Fit During the Festive Season

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is reminding everyone that the festive season doesn’t have to mean putting fitness goals on hold. December often...
How To Avoid Overeating This Christmas

How To Avoid Overeating This Christmas

Christmas is a time for family, joy, and celebration, and, of course, delicious food. But with endless parties, sugary treats, and second helpings, it’s...
The Dangers of Skipping Medication This Festive Season

The Dangers of Skipping Medication This Festive Season

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is urging everyone to stay on track with their prescribed medicines over the festive season. December holidays are...
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Dr Judey Pretorius answers the most-asked ChatGPT skincare questions of 2025

Until recently, Google was the first place most of us went when we had a question about our skin. But this year, ChatGPT became...
Malaria and rising child mortality put African health at a crossroads A 20% decrease in health funding could lead to 12 million more children dying by 2045

Malaria and rising child mortality put African health at a crossroads...

Kampala, Uganda, 16 December 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The latest WHO World Malaria Report 2025 highlights a critical reality: malaria remains one of Africa’s most pressing health...
The role of medical aids in the long game of HIV eradication in SA

The role of medical aids in the long game of HIV...

South Africa enters World Aids Day this year at a pivotal moment. While the country has made significant strides in reducing new infections and...
Mental health matters during the festive season: Let’s normalise getting help

Mental health matters during the festive season: Let’s normalise getting help

As the year draws to a close, many South Africans brace themselves for a season packed with expectations. Social commitments like braais, family visits,...