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.
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Helping young women retain their dignity
The Princess Campaign – a new project spearheaded by Jozi FM – aims to ensure that 651 Joburg schoolgirls between the ages of 12 and 15 no longer have to miss school because of their monthly cycle.
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.
Beating denial: Learning to live with HIV
Today marks the second anniversary of this young woman's positive HIV test - a two-year journey of highs and lows.
HIV won’t take away my smile
Accepting a positive HIV status can be difficult: One Free State woman shares her journey.
HIV+ SA children can benefit from new software tool
With a new online tool, doctors, public healthcare workers can track who is, and isn’t, doing well on HIV treatment, in real time.
Limpopo Health Department steps in to help young mother after horrifying four month ordeal at public hospital
LOUIS TRICHARD - Ongoing bleeding and repeatedly failed efforts to stitch her up have left a young Limpopo woman battling to recover from childbirth, as the Health Department promises to step in and help.
Eating soil has become an addiction for many African women
WHILE eating soil has become an addiction for many African women in KwaZulu Natal, and other provinces around South Africa – it is a health issue triggered by iron and mineral deficiencies and can be treated.
Woman remains positive she will be cured of her rare disease
A 34-year-old Soweto woman, who contracted a rare and debilitating illness two years ago, has chosen to be upbeat about her experience and wants to raise awareness of the condition.
Parents urged to act as childhood obesity rates climb
Experts urged parents to lead by example and help tackle childhood obesity, on World Obesity Day yesterday.
SA girls more obese than boys, but why?
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?
SA kids in big fat trouble, warns Federation
High rates of overweight exist alongside malnutrition and experts predict an ailing future for the nation's children if urgent action is not taken.
Super-size South Africa: the role of the supermarket
Does the expansion of supermarkets across the country have anything to do with our expanding waist-lines?
Breastfeeding’s protections last into old age
Recent research suggests that breast milk can protect newborns from developing obesity and diabetes later in life.
SMS service helps nurses help mothers
The NurseConnect text message service can help health workers take better care of mothers.