Deadly stroke
The 29th of October marks International Stroke Day - a day meant to raise awareness about the causes of strokes.
Siphosethu Stuurman
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Arthritis in children
Children from as young as below the age of 16 can also develop arthritis '€“ a disease of the joints that is commonly known to affect adults. But with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, young joints can be nursed back to good strength and health.
Living with Lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or simply Lupus is a rare disease that affects a number of organs in the body. It is mostly common in young females. Noxolo Malusalila is one such case.
Smoking endangers lives
While South Africa has some of the strictest tobacco laws on the continent, smoking rates remain high. There are 7 million smokers in South Africa and 90% of them began smoking before the age of 18, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa.
High cholesterol puts your heart health at risk
Cardio-vascular disease kills 200 individuals in SA every day, which equates to 13 mini bus loads of people! Additionally, 5.5 million South Africans are at risk of getting a heart-attack because of their high cholesterol levels.
Lack of exercise enemy to your health
Heart disease is the world'€™s number one killer and sits at number two in South Africa, second only to HIV/AIDS. The truth, however, is that 80% of heart disease can be prevented if we adopt healthy lifestyles.
HIV and the youth
In South Africa, HIV prevalence among youth aged 15 - 24 is among the world'€™s highest. However, latest research has found that more young South Africans take less risky sexual behaviour.
Hearing loss can affect anyone
Hearing loss can strike people of any age. In fact, research shows that 8 out of every 100 people with hearing loss are under the age of 18.
Tokollo District Hospital scores COHSASA accreditation
Tokollo District Hospital, situated in the small farming town of Heilbron in the Free State province, has become the latest district hospital in South Africa to receive international standards accreditation by the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA).
Bone marrow stem cell transplant saves lives
Every year thousands of South Africans of all ages and races are diagnosed with diseases such as leukaemia, marrow failure or some other rare blood disorders. Seventy-five percent of these patients are under the age of 25. Their only hope of survival is a blood stem cell transplant from a donor who shares the same tissue type.
Understanding post-natal depression
The experience of giving birth to a child should be one of great joy and happiness. However, up to 30% of new mothers experience depression after the birth of their newborn.
Living with epilepsy
Living with epilepsy imposes certain limitations in a person'€™s life. However, with modern medication, a person can control their epilepsy and with the right attitude one may go on to live a fulfilling life.