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.
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.
The Gauteng health department's response to Tom London's video is surprising because there have been countless reports about the dire state of the province's hospitals.
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…
Sleep guidelines recommend no screen use in the hour or two before bed.
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.
As we know from media reports of celebrity dads, men produce sperm from puberty throughout life and can father children well into old age.
Epidemics and pandemics of new diseases arise in two stages. Firstly, the zoonotic spillover event introduces the infectious organism, in the main a virus, into the human population from an animal source.
Phumlani Kango is a proudly gay man, PrEP activist, writer, and traditional healer.
The internet and social media are not all bad for children. Some online spaces may even help young people to manage their mental health.
The health risks of poor air quality are known. But it’s always been costly to set up monitoring stations to measure it regularly.
This article, written by Lillian Roberts, is part of an African Alliance series celebrating 25 years of the inner condom in South Africa and the people who helped to establish the world’s biggest state-funded inner condom project.  Dr Mags Beksinska,…
The narrative delves into the emotional, physical, and financial challenges she and her husband faced while trying to conceive. Despite their dedication, the strain of fertility treatments, geographical separation, and societal pressures took a significant toll on their lives.
The chemicals in the nail adhesives can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Nail glue burns are also widely reported.
Yvette Raphael believes everyone should have access to the full package of protection against STIs, and unwanted pregnancy.
