Dr Tommie Smook, medical practitioner at Dr Smook & Partners

No more sugarcoating it: GLP-1s is a powerful weapon in the...

A new movement in weight management is taking hold in South Africa as the country confronts weight-related illnesses. A powerful class of medication known...
Why contraception should be treated like any other preventive health measure

Why contraception should be treated like any other preventive health measure

While flu shots, pap smears and blood pressure checks are the preventative measures we more readily associate with preventive healthcare, contraception should feature just...
Coaches Transforming Health in 2025

Coaches Transforming Health in 2025

As the health and wellness landscape continues to evolve, coaches are playing a pivotal role in guiding individuals toward lasting change. From personalized fitness...
Unjani Clinic

Partnerships crucial to drive accessible healthcare in SA

Mediclinic Southern Africa’s long-standing partnership with Unjani Clinics continues to demonstrate the power of meaningful collaboration in expanding access to affordable, quality primary healthcare....
Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among South African women

KNOW YOUR RISK – BREAST CANCER RISING IN PRE-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among South African women and in developing countries, like South Africa, 20% of breast cancer cases occur...
Unmasking strokes in young adults: A radiologist’s insights

Unmasking strokes in young adults: A radiologist’s insights

Stroke, often mistakenly viewed as something that only happens to the elderly, can strike at any age, with profound consequences. We spoke with Dr...
What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?

What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?

 Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, breaks down the difference between probiotics and prebiotics and how each one plays a unique role...
SILENT SIGNS: WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER

SILENT SIGNS: WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER

What if your body was trying to tell you something important, but you couldn't hear it? Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer...
FROM SYMPTOMS TO SOLUTIONS: HOW PROFESSIONAL TESTING CAN REVEAL HIDDEN ALLERGENS

FROM SYMPTOMS TO SOLUTIONS: HOW PROFESSIONAL TESTING CAN REVEAL HIDDEN ALLERGENS

As spring arrives in South Africa, many people experience their most challenging allergy season. However, while pollen-filled air triggers obvious seasonal symptoms, allergies extend...
Magnesium Glycinate vs. Other Magnesium Types: Which One Is Best for Your Health

Magnesium Glycinate vs. Other Magnesium Types: Which One Is Best for...

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for people because it is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions. It helps keep nerves...
BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS – A GUIDE TO BALANCED EATING FOR CHILDREN

BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS – A GUIDE TO BALANCED EATING FOR CHILDREN

Good nutrition plays a central role in supporting your child’s growth, energy, and concentration, but let’s be honest, getting children to eat healthily can...
Prostate Cancer and your family tree

Prostate Cancer and your family tree

A natural athletic ability, physical appearance, strong math aptitude or even a strong metabolism are all traits you could inherit from your family that...