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How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatmentLouise Baur, John B. Dixon, Priya Sumithran and Wendy A. Brown

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Happiness surges in the USA on Inauguration Day, but declines in South Africa, Index reveals

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The silent crisis: South Africa’s growing battle with OTC and opioid misuse

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Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton 8 Nov 2024

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Africa health body calls on Trump to honour US vaccine pledges

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Child malnutrition statistics are going the wrong way

Andy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA 8 Nov 2024

The key role of pharmacy clinics in South Africa's evolving healthcare system

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Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

7 Nov 2024

Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa.

The WHO is nearing a Global Pandemic Agreement - the impact on SA and the Global South

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Dealing with ADHD: Insights from Dr. David Rex Orgen

Dealing with ADHD: Insights from Dr. David Rex Orgen

Profaster Media 6 Nov 2024

GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

Katja Hamilton 5 Nov 2024

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

Government moves to make 112 SA's single emergency number

Lindsey Schutters 5 Nov 2024

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

Stone 5 Nov 2024

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

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There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Kevin Aron, Stone 4 Nov 2024

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

4 Nov 2024

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New partnership allows parents to keep their child’s health data from birth

1 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa.

Transforming guest experiences: The Flexbox business model

Katja Hamilton 1 Nov 2024

A new image for this African accrediting body

A new image for this African accrediting body

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Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

1 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Cameron Beveridge, vice-president of SAP Enterprise Solutions at VC ERP.

Hewatele breathes easy, delivering medical oxygen across Africa

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Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

Community health workers picket outside Labour Court

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Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

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#WorldStrokeDay: Occupational therapists' key role in rehabilitation of stroke survivors

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Intercare Classic Road Race 2025: Run with your heart for your health

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Intercare 28 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Akin Jimoh, chief editor at Nature Africa.

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Intercare launches 'Greater than stroke: A journey to recovery' campaign

Intercare 25 Oct 2024

How the new OHS strategy could revolutionise SA labour conditions

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‘Endgame’ youth cigarette sale ban could prevent 10,000 lung cancer deaths in SA over 70 years – UP researcher

‘Endgame’ youth cigarette sale ban could prevent 10,000 lung cancer deaths in SA over 70 years – UP researcher

University of Pretoria 24 Oct 2024

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Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

Basic Education works to develop school safety guidelines

7 Nov 2024

Source: Ngaa Murombedzi, AHF regional advocacy and policy manager for Southern Africa.

The WHO is nearing a Global Pandemic Agreement - the impact on SA and the Global South

6 Nov 2024

Dealing with ADHD: Insights from Dr. David Rex Orgen

Dealing with ADHD: Insights from Dr. David Rex Orgen

Profaster Media 6 Nov 2024

GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

Katja Hamilton 5 Nov 2024

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

Government moves to make 112 SA's single emergency number

Lindsey Schutters 5 Nov 2024

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

Medshield emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health in South Africa

Stone 5 Nov 2024

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

5 Nov 2024

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Kevin Aron, Stone 4 Nov 2024

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

4 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

New partnership allows parents to keep their child’s health data from birth

1 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Rachel Pretorius, co-founder and co-owner of Flexbox in South Africa.

Transforming guest experiences: The Flexbox business model

Katja Hamilton 1 Nov 2024

A new image for this African accrediting body

A new image for this African accrediting body

COHSASA 1 Nov 2024

Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

Spar commits to ending period poverty by 2030

1 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Cameron Beveridge, vice-president of SAP Enterprise Solutions at VC ERP.

Hewatele breathes easy, delivering medical oxygen across Africa

30 Oct 2024

Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp

Community health workers picket outside Labour Court

Silver Sibiya 30 Oct 2024

Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

Ster-Kinekor’s Vision Mission assists eye care health across SA

30 Oct 2024

Image source: Kampus Production from

#WorldStrokeDay: Occupational therapists' key role in rehabilitation of stroke survivors

29 Oct 2024

A person walks past a Dis-Chem Pharmacy outlet in Cape Town, South Africa, 22 February 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/ File Photo

Dis-Chem life insurance business set to launch next year

Sfundo Parakozov 28 Oct 2024

Image source: jukic –

Death of 6 Soweto children linked to Terbufos

28 Oct 2024

Conquering the wall: A marathon runner's mental triumph

Conquering the wall: A marathon runner's mental triumph

Vuyani Ndlovu, BET Software 28 Oct 2024

Intercare Classic Road Race 2025: Run with your heart for your health

Intercare Classic Road Race 2025: Run with your heart for your health

Intercare 28 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Akin Jimoh, chief editor at Nature Africa.

Historic first: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards

Akin Jimoh 25 Oct 2024

Intercare launches 'Greater than stroke: A journey to recovery' campaign

Intercare launches 'Greater than stroke: A journey to recovery' campaign

Intercare 25 Oct 2024

How the new OHS strategy could revolutionise SA labour conditions

24 Oct 2024

‘Endgame’ youth cigarette sale ban could prevent 10,000 lung cancer deaths in SA over 70 years – UP researcher

‘Endgame’ youth cigarette sale ban could prevent 10,000 lung cancer deaths in SA over 70 years – UP researcher

University of Pretoria 24 Oct 2024

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Another busy day for Africa Health

23 Oct 2024

Profmed addresses the systemic needs of breast cancer in SA

22 Oct 2024

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African women leaders unite to launch Africa Breast Cancer Council

21 Oct 2024

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Advancing healthcare: African solutions headline Africa’s largest medical conference in October

Informa Markets 21 Oct 2024

Mental Health Month: Transforming financial fears into hopeful futures

18 Oct 2024

2025 Medical scheme contribution hikes: What's driving the surge and what does this mean for you?

18 Oct 2024

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MomConnect celebrates 10 years of transforming maternal and child health in SA

17 Oct 2024

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Green therapy: boosting mental health through the power of nature

17 Oct 2024

10-step guide to dealing with bullying in the workplace

Sibusiso Dube 17 Oct 2024

Is the sugar industry lying to us?

16 Oct 2024

Source: Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare.

Imagine signing up for medical aid today and being covered tomorrow!

16 Oct 2024

VUT academic’s groundbreaking invention brings renewed hope for cardiac patients

VUT academic’s groundbreaking invention brings renewed hope for cardiac patients

Nontobeko Moimane, Vaal University of Technology 16 Oct 2024

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How the science of epigenetics will supercharge skincare: Biohacking your skin's future

Nicole Sherwin 15 Oct 2024

The impact of fraud, waste, and abuse on medical-scheme members and strategies for industry reform

15 Oct 2024

Bonitas – innovation, life stages and quality care

Bonitas – innovation, life stages and quality care

Lee Callakoppen, Bonitas 14 Oct 2024

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