Body mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is. But earlier this month, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy that cautions medical professionals from using the body mass index (BMI) as a stand-alone clinical tool during patient consultations. In 2022, […]

THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION (DWS) HAS LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE POSSIBLE SOURCE OF THE CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN THE CITY OF TSHWANE AND NGWATHE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY. This came after 23 people died and dozens others were hospitalised in Hammanskraal (Tshwane) and in Parys (Ngwathe), in May, 2023. “Technical teams from the Department of […]

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has suspended two paramedics who allegedly abandoned a patient in Umlazi and accused neighbours who were carrying her of being too slow. The incident which has been widely criticised happened on Sunday night, 25 June. PARAMEDICS ABANDON PATIENT IN UMLAZI AT NIGHT KZN Health spokesperson Agiza Holngwane said two paramedics […]

The majority of Gauteng hospitals are suffering from food shortages. With patients forced to eat repetitive meals or go without food. Sometimes, patients even opt to purchase their meals from hospital cafeterias or use e-delivery services. PATIENTS RESORT TO PURCHASING MEALS OR USING E-DELIVERY SERVICES AS GAUTENG HOSPITALS STRUGGLE WITH FOOD Since the start of […]

Humans have been eating bread in some form for centuries. But modern bread is a far cry from the bread of the past. In its sliced bread form, it often contains so many more ingredients than the kind our ancestors were eating that it is now widely considered an ultra-processed food. But, this doesn’t necessarily […]

The Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak. According to the department, South Africa has recorded 1 045 suspected cases of cholera in 15 out of 52 districts across five provinces, 197 of which were laboratory-confirmed. Gauteng remains the hardest-hit province at […]

Musician and actor Ntobeko Sishi, who exited Gomora as Ntokozo tells City Press that he was depressed and emotionally fragile for a long time, to the point of contemplating suicide. ALSO READ:Actor Ntobeko Sishi reveals why he left ‘Gomora’ NTOBEKO SISHI: ‘MY AUNT FOUND A COUPLE OF MY SONGS’ The Gomora star Ntobeko “Sishii” Sishi revealed this about his new EP and […]

A deadly combination of sewage pollution in streets and rivers, and dirty drinking water – or no water – in the taps is common to all four areas where people have died of cholera in the last two months. At least 32 people have died of cholera – a preventable and treatable disease – this […]

The United States has granted its first ever approvals to two companies to sell chicken grown directly from animal cells, paving the way for lab-grown meat to be eaten by consumers. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: 24-hour sand and sea coverage The US Department of Agriculture reviewed and approved food safety systems at the facilities of Upside […]

Well, it is very important for all men to take a healthy breakfast in the morning to remain fit and healthy as well as energetic. However, unfortunately, maximum men do not follow this and suffer from several troubles or diseases. When your body is not getting the proper vitamins, protein, calcium, fiber, sodium, nutrition, potassium, […]

The University of South Africa (UNISA) Sunnyside campus has been closed since 7 June because of dirty tap water in Tshwane. The campus was closed as a precautionary health and safety measure after the water turned dark brown, the university said. The University of South Africa’s Sunnyside campus in Tshwane has been closed since 7 […]

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based on the latest statistics. The Minister announced on Tuesday that the estimated TB incidence dropped from 644 000 to 304 000 between 2009 and 2021. […]

Putting a smile on that dial every day is not as easy as it used to be when it seems like one has little control over many of the variables in our lives. Persistent state-controlled power cuts, the rising cost of living, the country’s failing infrastructure, and a general feeling of doom and gloom about the […]

South Africans are following in the footsteps of other countries where obesity has been a major issue for a long time. This is not good news for the nation which is already under pressure from a number of daily challenges such as power and water outages and increasing crime levels. ALSO READ: Top 10 tips […]

Most people know that the risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, smoking, raised cholesterol and being overweight. However, many people who have a heart attack do not have any of these traditional risk factors. Research has suggested that conditions such as gout, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis are also risk […]

Dirk Brouwer (61), a resident of Strathavon, Johannesburg, has embarked on a deeply moving crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy to raise funds for his first grandson, Levi, who was born on January 23, 2023, with a rare Congenital Heart Defect known as singular ventricle complex. Levi’s unique heart condition, affecting only 0.005% of newborns, means he […]

Around 8.45 million people in South Africa live with HIV – an estimated 13.9% of the population. Of South African women aged 15-49, approximately 24% are HIV positive. The roll-out of services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV has been notably successful in reducing the rate of transmission. But there are still gaps in the […]

A mom’s yearning for a little one saw her shopping online for sperm from a suitable donor. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Stephenie Taylor wanted to go ahead with her plan to have a second baby. A close friend directed her to an online sperm store and two weeks later, she was expecting. AN […]

South African lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favour of a controversial new law which aims to provide free universal health care, but which critics fear may not be sustainable. A fund to be established under the law, which still has to be passed by the upper house of parliament, before being signed into law by […]

A new lifehack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | Hidden secrets of soaking your feet in warm water (VIDEO) The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, one click away. What […]

Foetal alcohol syndrome is a lifelong condition caused by exposing an unborn baby to alcohol. It’s a pattern of mental, physical and behavioural symptoms seen in some people whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy. Not all prenatal alcohol exposure results in the syndrome; it is the most severe form of a range of effects called […]

The National Assembly passed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on Tuesday. But how will this benefit South Africans? HERE IS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTROVERSIAL NATIONAL HEALTH BILL According to the Parliament, the objective of the NHI Bill is to provide universal access to quality health care for all South Africans, as enshrined in the […]

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A report released by the South African government paints a grim picture of the country’s water resources and water infrastructure as well as the overall quality of its drinking water. The Blue Drop Watch Report – an interim report because it only assessed a sample of the facilities across the country – focused on the […]

The perception of time is a psychological phenomenon, meaning external factors can modify the way we experience it. For example, time may seem to fly by when we’re in good company, whereas if we’re somewhere we don’t want to be, it may appear too slow. The COVID pandemic was a source of psychological stress globally, […]