Category: Health and Fitness
National flu cases on the rise: Here’s how you can stay healthy
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that influenza cases around South Africa is on the rise. Influenza — or flu — clusters…
Hernia Warning Signs: What to Look Out For
Overview A condition when an organ pushes through a weak spot in surrounding area. The major symptom is the bulging of the affected area, usually…
Gas stoves and heaters might affect respiratory health – here’s why
In March 2022, the French government announced that it would end subsidies for the installation of domestic gas heaters, as well as ban the use…
Over 30% of cancer patients diagnosed with depression
JOHANNESBURG – With more than 30-percent of cancer patients diagnosed with depression, the South African Society of Psychiatrists is calling for greater awareness of patients…
Can radiation burns cause sepsis in patients battling cancer? Find out what the experts say
Answered by Dr. Matheus R Cerqueira Specialist in Family and Community Medicine · 7 years of experience · Brazil As with other burns or most…
Worse than a cold, not as bad as RSV: Meet HMPV, the virus making people sick this spring
Runny nose, dry cough, sore throat and fever: the combination of these symptoms would immediately be registered by anyone who has lived through the pandemic…
No evidence to prove cholera outbreak stems from poor water quality – Phaahla
JOHANNESBURG – Health Minister Joe Phaahla said that there wasn’t official evidence to prove the recent cholera outbreak stemmed from poor water quality. The death…
Cholera could spread to more provinces: Phaahla
PRETORIA – Health Minister Joe Phaahla warns it is unavoidable that cholera would spread to other provinces. The Minister says healthcare workers in all provinces…
Six HIV vaccines in research and development in the US, Rwanda, South Africa and Kenya
Community engagement is crucial in development of HIV vaccine, briefing is told. “There are more than 38 million people still living with HIV in sub-Saharan…
‘Things are not looking good for me at all’ – Zoleka Mandela
The author and two-time cancer survivor shared the news in August last year that she had been diagnosed with bone cancer. – In August, Mandela…