Relief after a 2-year lipoma nightmare
For over two years Jacob Skhosana (75) from Extension 16 in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni has been hampered by a strange growth behind his left ear.
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“I failed my daughter”
When Senamile* was three months pregnant she found out that she was HIV-positive. “I did the right thing by disclosing my status to my partner with the hope that I would get support.”
Getting to the heart of heartburn
Ash is used as a home remedy for heartburn – however, something that could actually bring heartburn relief is fighting obesity. This is according to Dr Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologists and assistant professor of medicine at Yale University, who says people are at higher risk of having heartburn when they are obese.
Gym-free journey to fitness
Obesity in South Africa is increasing by 70% in women and 40% in men – and we need to do something about it. This is according to the Department of Health, which reported the statistics on World Obesity Day this year.
Nurse training on contraceptives needed
Lack of proper training on Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) leads to a high rate of accidental pregnancies within the first year of use. In South Africa as many as 600 000 women experience unwanted pregnancies due to contraceptive failure. Globally the rated of accidental pregnancies is 40%. This should not have to be.
Village pensioners rely on health care workers
Aging is inevitable and as we get older tasks we previously performed with ease become more difficult – like looking after ourselves.
Woman battles bedwetting nightmare
*Thembelihle Mkhize (not her real) is 28-years old - and every night she wets her bed.
“Denial nearly killed me” says HIV+ woman
A young HIV positive woman who was prepared to do almost anything to hide her status has come to the realisation that living openly and honestly has freed her to realise her full potential.
Tsakane community demand better health services
Members of Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) have joined together with the residents of Tsakane Township in Ekurhuleni to march on Pholosong Hospital to demand better conditions.
Keeping fit rejuvenates Alex senior citizens
When the 73-year-old Justice Peteke of Riverpark in Alexandra decided to join a group of grannies in an exercise programme, he did it in an effort to improve his quality of life.
My lifestyle has kept me healthy says woman (96)
Mmakoloi Mokoena, a 96-year old resident from Clarens in the Free State, says she says she owes her long life and good health to a healthy lifestyle and good food.
Happy Christmas for a centre that faced closure
After a bleak Christmas last year, children at the Ha-Mashau Drop-in Centre in Limpopo are set to have a festive season after the centre received funds from the Department of Social Development in the province.
Thulamela Mayor to prioritise water supply in Vhembe
As Limpopo residents continue to battle water challenges due to the continuous drought, the new Thulamela Mayor, Avhashoni Tshifhango, said he is going to prioritise water supply to all the villages which fall under his municipality.
New hospital planned for Mpumalanga
About R569 million has been budgeted for a brand new state-of-the art hospital for the Bethal community, which falls under the Govan Mbeki municipal district in Mpumalanga.
Soweto health club making a difference
What started out as a small health group for five Soweto senior citizens just four years ago has grown to into a massive health club with 349 active members and a proud track record of improved overall health.