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Dead patients’ families want answers

Mental Health

The Gauteng Health Department ignored dire warnings not to “de-institutionalise” over 1000 psychiatric patients from secure care facilities run by Life Esidimeni. Now 37 patients have died in a few months – and families want answers.

kyla
October 18, 2016

The deadly consequences of obesity

Health, Men's Health, News

By turning to another man for comfort after her obese husband lost interest in sex, a Free State woman’s actions sparked a tragic series of events that ended in murder.

Bontle Motsoeneng and Bontle Motsoeneng
October 15, 2016

Basic foods increase by 15 percent

News

The price of basic foods eaten by low-income households has increased by 15 percent in the past year, and many households cannot get through the month any longer.

kerrycullinan
October 14, 2016

Funding for health innovation: How does South Africa measure up?

Health Systems, News

Innovators, policymakers, and investors gathered in Johannesburg last month for the South Africa Innovation Summit and after this, it is worth asking, are we as a nation doing enough to finance health innovation and technology? Dr Tony Bunn discusses...

Guest Author
October 13, 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

Video: SA children suffer severe tooth decay

Health, Multimedia

In this mini-documentary for Morning Live (SABC 2) we explore the link between sugary beverages and tooth decay.

kyla
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

Animal TB – a looming threat to humans say researchers

Health Systems, News

Animal TB (termed zoonotic TB) poses a greater threat to human health and the economy than previously thought, according to a report published in the medical journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases last week.

Amy Green
October 7, 2016

Grannies walk for fun – and good health

News

Every year thousands of senior citizens in the Thohoyandou area come together to participate in the King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana fun walk – a 10km event aimed at promoting exercise.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
October 4, 2016

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

Bethlehem health scare over fish poisoned in local dam

News, Our Health

People in the Bethlehem area who have eaten fish caught from their local dam have been falling desperately sick, and the Health Department is now investigating the health scare.

Bontle Motsoeneng
October 3, 2016

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome is 100% preventable but not reversible

Our Health

Monica Deysel (24) of Secunda was a heavy drinker when she fell pregnant at age 18. Both she and her boyfriend continued drinking and smoking throughout her pregnancy, and as a result she gave birth to a baby girl with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).

cynthiamaseko
September 29, 2016

Albino’s are still living under fear

Health, Our Health

KWA-ZULU NATAL – The mother of a four-year-old albino boy, who disappeared more than three months ago, is terrified that he was snatched for muti.

Noluthando Mbeje
September 29, 2016

Female condoms: a complicated issue in need of attention

News

Some women in rural areas of the Northern Cape, where efforts are underway to promote increased usage of female condoms, have said they are against the device.

mpholekgetho
September 28, 2016

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