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Breast cancer in men: Ignorance – the No 1 danger

October 27, 2021

by Nompilo Gwala

Early detection remains crucial in treatment of breast cancer in men.

What it’s like being homeless during a pandemic

October 26, 2021

What it's like to be homeless during a pandemic

Sound the alarm: We are failing to meet targets to beat TB but Khayelitsha’s care model during COVID-19 shows exactly how it should be done

October 26, 2021

Dr Norbert Ndjeka has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Cape Town

South Africa is so overburdened by physical illnesses that mental health continues to take a backseat

October 25, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy takes on a whole new dimension in SA

October 25, 2021

Vaccine hesitancy no longer the No 1 reason for South Africa's slow COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

Tracto: Online tool gives parents welcome peace of mind

October 25, 2021

Tracto app gives parents of children with mental health challenges welcome peace of mind.

Male Circumcision

Medical circumcision: FS group urges boys to reconsider

October 22, 2021

A Free State men's advocacy group has called on young boys to consider medical circumcision.

Blood pressure crisis hits the roof in Limpopo

October 22, 2021

Limpopo patients see red as blood pressure machine shortage hits the roof.

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Lockdown leads to depression

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Breast cancer survivor shares story of how losing her breast helped her in becoming an activist.

Breast cancer survivor: ‘I lost a part of me...

People living with Down syndrome should be afforded the same opportunities and have access to education.

Living with Down Syndrome: ‘Connect Through...

This World Osteoporosis Day remember to love your bones

Gauteng could be weeks away from a fourth wave of...

Local clinical trials have started on antiviral pills that can be administered in place of the vaccine injection to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Antiviral pills could take sting out of COVID-19...

Phelophepa train brings hope to Mpumalanga residents

Phelophepa train brings hope to Mpumalanga residents

A new Covid-19 antiviral pill cuts risk of death by 50...

Masie Moagi has had to put his aspirations on hold due to living with epilepsy.

Living with epilepsy: Artist forced to put aspirations on ice

October 18, 2021

Washing hands is a luxury, not a priority

October 15, 2021

Red Balloon Foundation giving children who require neurological rehabilitation, a chance at beating the odds.

Children's Health

Neurological rehabilitation: Foundation gives kids a chance

October 14, 2021

Limpopo mom launches maternity bag drive to assist new moms and their babies.

Help A Sister Out: Maternity bag drive for those without

October 13, 2021

Desperate times for Elim villagers as water shortages continue to plague province.

Limpopo water shortages: will local elections ease the desperation?

October 12, 2021

Ntombela celebrates as Free State reaches major COVID-19 vaccination milestone.

Ntombela praises COVID-19 vaxxers as FS marks milestone

October 11, 2021

ADHD medication popular among non-medical users.

Addiction & Rehabilitation

ADHD medication: The ‘pick-me-up’ students crave

October 8, 2021