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Brain cancer survivor teaches healthy eating to prevent diseases in others
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
A Limpopo dietician, diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, learned how to use food to fight cancer. Now, she’s sharing her knowledge of nutrition with others.
‘I used food as a reward but I’ve used it to punish myself too’ – How trauma leads to obesity
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Studies link obesity and binge eating to adverse life events or trauma, and experts agree that the underlying causes of obesity must be addressed in order to promote health and wellbeing, especially amid a global pandemic, writes Jamaine Krige.
NEHAWU pushes ahead with strike
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The National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has forged ahead with its strike despite the Labour Court ruling that it is unlawful.
Covid-19 Delays Organ Transplants but awareness drives continue
Sandile Mbili
August is National Organ Donor Awareness month. The number of patients waiting for transplants continues to increase while the shortage of potential donors remains concern. Covid-19 has made this even worse.
A young farmer encourages other young people to produce their own food
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A young farmer hopes that South African youth will start producing their food to create work and fight hunger.
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Social innovation is the catalyst for improving SA healthcare
Orange Farm taxi rank clinic brings health services closer to where men are
The clinic was established following discussions between the Orange Farm United Taxi Association and the City of Johannesburg following concerns of HIV and TB among taxi drivers.
Our children are telling us something is wrongÂ
Cheap, ultra-processed foods have become the most affordable and accessible option for struggling families. Â
Families desperate for help as rehab services remain out of reach
Despite the rehab centre being among the cheapest in the area, the family is struggling to keep up with the costs.Â