Diabetes

Diabetes support group finds strength in numbers

Health

This National Diabetes Month, we visit a diabetes support group that meets monthly to talk, learn and help each other to live with Diabetes.

kyla
November 8, 2016

Globally renowned health experts add their names to call for sugar tax in SA

News

Scholars and academics from leading universities around the world have added their voices to the call for the implementation of a tax on sugary drinks in South Africa.

Guest Author
November 8, 2016

Parents urged to act as childhood obesity rates climb

Health, Women's Health

Experts urged parents to lead by example and help tackle childhood obesity, on World Obesity Day yesterday.

Amy Green
October 12, 2016

SA girls more obese than boys, but why?

Health, Women's Health

This World Obesity Day experts warn of an emerging epidemic among our nation’s children. But why is it that girls, especially those living in urban areas, have obesity rates that double their age group’s average?

Amy Green
October 11, 2016

SA kids in big fat trouble, warns Federation

Health, Women's Health

High rates of overweight exist alongside malnutrition and experts predict an ailing future for the nation's children if urgent action is not taken.

Amy Green
October 10, 2016

South Africa battles health burden from both infectious and non-communicable diseases

Health

NEWS RELEASE: New Global Burden of Disease Study reveals that income, education, and birth rates – while critical – are not the only keys to healthy living in 195 countries.

healthe
October 7, 2016
1 Comment

Super-size South Africa: the role of the supermarket

Health, Health Systems, Women's Health

Does the expansion of supermarkets across the country have anything to do with our expanding waist-lines?

Amy Green
October 3, 2016

“Years of dental neglect have caused my teeth to fall out”

Health Systems, News, Our Health

While dental services at government health facilities are free, the fact that they are limited, many poor people in rural communities are unable to make use of them or are not aware of them. It’s an issue that is receiving some attention as September is oral hygiene month.

cynthiamaseko
September 27, 2016

Breastfeeding’s protections last into old age

Health, Women's Health

Recent research suggests that breast milk can protect newborns from developing obesity and diabetes later in life.

Amy Green
September 15, 2016

International support for sugar tax mounts

Health

The World Public Health Nutrition Association pledges support for the proposed tax which it said is important for the health of the population.

Amy Green
September 8, 2016

Ring-fencing sugar tax revenue not an option

News

Amid calls for the projected R 11 billion revenue for the proposed sugary drinks tax to be ring fenced to fight South Africa’s epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), National Treasury has affirmed that it has no intention to earmark taxes as it “is unsound fiscal policy”.

Amy Green
September 3, 2016

Sugar tax “pro poor” says health expert

Health, Health Systems

As more parties refute industry's job losses claims, some argue the cost of inaction is much higher to society.

Amy Green
September 2, 2016

Beverage industry pours money into fighting sugar tax

Health

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.

GillGifford
August 30, 2016
1 Comment

Sugary drinks tax a bitter pill for beverage association

News

Monday's deadline for comment and responses by industry stakeholders and the public to Treasury’s proposal that a tax be imposed on sugary drinks has kicked the conflict between those in favour of the measure and those against it into high gear.