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The role alcohol plays in new cancer cases – landmark new report

Physical inactivity and obesity, often associated with heavy drinking, also separately increase cancer risks but on top of alcohol makes this much worse.
Dangers of too many sweet foods

What causes food cravings? And what can we do about them?

Something that reminds us of enjoying a certain food, such as an eye-catching ad or delicious smell, can cause us to crave it.
Woman getting onto minibust taxi

Sexual violence in South Africa: women share their stories about the dangers of commuting on minibus taxis

Taxis are not necessarily safe for women. They are like so many other public spaces in a country with some of the world’s highest rates of sexual violence and murder of women by men.
Two men communicating in sign language

SA Breaking the silence – and barriers

Accessible learning management systems, South African sign language interpreters, and the inclusion of SASL in curricula are key to a more inclusive environment.
a woman posing with a toddler

Stories from the ground: mother shares the complex journey of raising a child with autism 

“When I saw the signs, I was in denial. I thought maybe it is something that would just go away with time. People were saying boys are always slower but I knew something was not ok.”

Navigating the healthcare system: challenges for cancer patients in South Africa

The burden of cancer is growing, with an estimated 100 000 new cases diagnosed annually. Despite this, access to timely and effective treatment remains a significant issue, particularly for those reliant on the public healthcare system.
Smiling boy playing

South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care

The 2024 issue of the South African Child Gauge highlights how South Africa has sold its children short and failed to achieve what it set out to do almost a decade ago.
Helen Joseph Hospital sees uptick in mental health admissions

The Gauteng Department of Health is prioritising Public Relations (as usual) instead of making a genuine effort to fix public healthcare facilities

In response to the viral video by former 702 broadcaster, Tom London, about the conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital, two health unions have issued statements which we’ve published as is. Press Statement by the Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) has noted the video that went viral, which was recorded by former 702 broadcaster, Tom London where he relates his shocking experience as a patient at Helen Joseph Hospital. If Mr. London had been admitted to Chris Hani Baragwaneth, Charlotte Maxeke or Rahima Moosa hospitals, he would have had the very same experience. What he is saying is what HAITU has said for years in countless media interviews and on public platforms. His complaints are the complaints of every single patient who uses public healthcare facilities in this country. And yet, not a single apology was ever issued by

3d render of a crime scene tape against blurred city background

Stories from the ground: EC nurse fears for her life as clinics come under siege from criminals 

The thugs would run to the clinic which is the only healthcare facility in this area and force the nurses to take care of their gunshot wounds.

It’s almost impossible to keep teens off their phones in bed – but new research shows it really does affect their sleep

Sleep guidelines recommend no screen use in the hour or two before bed.

From the cinnamon challenge to ‘dragon’s breath’ – here’s what you need to know about social media’s most dangerous trends

If you value the linings of your oesophagus, trachea, lungs and stomach, then you’d be well advised to avoid all bizarre or risky sounding challenges on social media.
father at the ocean holding a baby

Men have a biological clock too. Here’s what’s more likely when dads are over 50

As we know from media reports of celebrity dads, men produce sperm from puberty throughout life and can father children well into old age.

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