Breastfeeding’s protections last into old age
Recent research suggests that breast milk can protect newborns from developing obesity and diabetes later in life.
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The battle over ‘healthy’ food
There is a huge global battle – often covert - over what constitutes healthy food. But civil society organisations in countries like Mexico are taking on the propaganda of ‘Big Food’ – and winning.
SMS service helps nurses help mothers
The NurseConnect text message service can help health workers take better care of mothers.
Moms with HIV set to get connected
MomConnect delivers text messages to women, with information geared towards their stage of pregnancy – and soon pregnant women with HIV will be able to receive specialised messages.
International support for sugar tax mounts
The World Public Health Nutrition Association pledges support for the proposed tax which it said is important for the health of the population.
System fails women desperate for safety
Domestic violence survivors rely on shelters to help leave life threatening relationships - and navigate the obstacles of the criminal justice system.
“You will be remembered comrade”
Aids activist Elsie Simangele Mashego from Daantjie outside Nelspruit in Mpumalanga has died of cervical cancer.
Sugar tax “pro poor” says health expert
As more parties refute industry's job losses claims, some argue the cost of inaction is much higher to society.
Beverage industry pours money into fighting sugar tax
The beverage industry was in full force in Sandton this week, fuming about government’s proposed tax on sugary drinks. But government is standing firm, saying it has a duty to protect people’s health.
Testing positive for HIV when pregnant is not a life sentence
While women who test positive for HIV after discovering they are pregnant find the discovery difficult to accept, there is treatment available and they can still lead a full and normal life along with their child.
Takalani Sesame: new project to combat child mortality
A new programme aimed at addressing the high mortality rate of children under five years old has been launched in the Eastern Cape – using puppets and educational play to teach small children basic healthcare that could save their lives. Siya Booi reports...
Documentary Premiere: Dignity Denied
When the Gauteng Department of Health terminated its contract with private health service provider, Life Esidimeni, hundreds of mentally ill patients were placed in the care of people ill-equipped to look after them.
The big sugar battle
Tax sugary drinks, says government. Unfair discrimination, say beverage companies. What is the best way to address our fat nation?
Don’t target kids with junk food ads says UN
The United Nations (UN) has called on governments of its member states to outlaw the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks to children.
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