Recently one doctor labelled sports scientist Tim Noakes’ low carbohydrate “banting” diet as “criminal,” leaving many asking whether they stick to the popular diet. Health-e News’ Wilma Stassen says that when in doubt, look to the science.
Public interest organisation Section27 has summarised inputs from the Department of Health, medical schemes, civil society and others on documents set to form the base of the Competition Commission market inquiry into the private health care sector.
When litter in his neighbourhood reached ridiculous proportions, Abraham Maboya decided to start a recycling project – and employ people that most community members had all but written off.
The country’s first openly HIV-positive Mr Gay South Africa finalist Charles Jacobs asks, HIV science has changed but have we? The latest court case against the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) may be a sign that we haven’t.
The International AIDS Society announced in Melbourne last week that the biennial AIDS conference will return to Durban in 2016. But this time, the circumstances in the country are significantly different than 2000. Last year, only around 7 600 babies were infected with HIV by their mothers, in comparison to 56 000 babies in 2003.
Thengwe Secondary School boarders say they have endured years of overflowing toilets that send dirty water into hallways and rooms.
The public has until 15 September to submit comments on this draft legislation regarding pharmacist dispensing fees released by the South African government.
Mpumalanga’s Gert Sibande District recently recognised 24 leaders from the local community of men who have sex with men (MSM) for making a difference in their communities and fighting homophobia.
The Department of Health has decided to shelve plans to regulate where doctors could practice – at least temporarily.
Our doctor-turned-blogger continues her rural awakening as she is confronted by illiteracy and mother-to-child HIV transmission on a long night shift in the wards.
As deadly Ebola sweeps through West Africa, SA's Health Minister says the county's surveillance system is primed to detect any cases
In Soshanguve, reports of deaths and botched traditional circumcisions are leading some boys to opt for medical male circumcisions instead.
Sex workers are asking for representation on the Northern Cape’s John Taolo Gaetsewe District AIDS Council as sex work soars in local mining community.
Ntodeni Kwinda says he has been sent from one health facility to another but no one can say why his cheek has continued to swell painfully for four years.
Earlier this year, OurHealth brought you the story of 7-month-old Kgaogelo who had been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Now, her mother credits early treatment for saving the baby’s life.
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