The Gut-Brain Connection
The Link between Digestive Health and Mental Well-Being
Have you ever had a "gut feeling" about something? It turns out, our intuition might be more...
Hope in times of despair – ‘Life after Amputation’ for 28-year-old...
Naked Prosthetics enables ‘life after amputation’ for 28-year-old Nelisiwe Nare
On the 18th of June 2020, a seemingly ordinary day at the office took a...
UNAIDS appoints the artist OUM as National Goodwill Ambassador in Morocco
GENEVA, Switzerland, 04 November 2024-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned Moroccan artist...
BEATING THAT YEAR-END BURN-OUT
Ask anyone how they’re feeling right now, and the answer will probably be ‘tired’. Most of Sanlam’s 2023 claims for its sickness benefit correlates...
Stroke Awareness Week Prevention: Reducing Your Risk of Stroke
To commemorate Stroke Awareness Week (28 October until 1 November 2024), it is vital to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide....
Amyloidosis diagnosis; the earlier the better
JOHANNESBURG, October, 2024 – AL Amyloidosis or AL is a rare and insidious disease, and has long baffled the medical fraternity because, in many cases, its...
NPL Ambassador Vicky MacIntosh Makes History as South Africa’s First Hyrox...
South Africa’s fitness scene recently witnessed a historic moment as elite-level triathlete and CrossFitter, Vicky MacIntosh, took victory in the first-ever Hyrox race held...
The Edge of Performance: How Quality Fitness Supplements Fuel Extreme Athletes
by Andy Moore (Research & Development and Quality Control Manager at NPL Nutritional Performance Labs)
Extreme sports demand peak performance, with every second requiring stamina, power,...
The State of Rehabilitation in South Africa: Addressing Inefficiencies and Fostering...
In the face of an escalating substance abuse crisis, the state of rehabilitation in South Africa reveals significant inefficiencies and gaps in the system,...
IOM Expands Mpox Appeal to Reach Migrants and IDPs Across Africa
GENEVA, Switzerland, 31 October 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- In response to the escalating number of people affected by the mpox outbreak, spreading across parts...
New partnership allows parents to keep their child’s health data from...
Johannesburg, 30 October 2024: In a game-changing development for healthcare, parents can start building a lifelong medical record for their children from birth, thanks...
Data for Good: How Ethical Data Sharing Can Transform Healthcare in...
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, ethical data sharing in healthcare presents a transformative opportunity for South Africa. As we aim to...
