Category: Health and Fitness
Harvard Health Publishing And 3 More Doctors Weigh In On: Why Would A Lipoma Need To Be Removed?
Answered by Dr. Robert H. Shmerling M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of experience · USA A lipoma is a benign…
Summer Alert: City issues warning on rising diarrhoeal disease risk
As summer settles in, the risk of diarrhoea is growing, and the City has warned parents about the dangers of the illness. According to the…
Here’s why this Eastern Cape woman took 7 years to become a neuropsychologist
A young woman originally from Mount Fletcher in the Eastern Cape is over the moon about becoming a neuropsychologist The hard-working lady completed an internship…
Peripheral Arterial Disease Warning Signs: What To Look Out For
Overview Narrowing of arteries which results in reduced blood flow to head, arms, stomach and legs. Usually, affects the arteries in the legs. This causes…
Trade of toxic illicit alcohol is a huge issue, how to know yours is safe
Clarence Ford speaks to Angela Russell, CEO of the Drinks Federation of South Africa. (Listen to the interview in the audio below) The illicit alcohol…
Four brothers shot, three killed in shooting at initiation school near Butterworth
Three brothers died and another was injured in a shooting at an isolation hut at Ngqamakhwe near Butterworth in the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape…
First of three weed harvesting boats for Zandvlei, named Cape Shoveler, unveiled
Cape Town – The City of Cape Town has delivered a new specialised weed harvesting boat for Zandvlei in a major boost for the environmental…
Accreditation chaos prompts trainee specialists to abandon Eastern Cape state hospitals
Doctors training as specialists are leaving state hospitals after Walter Sisulu University failed to get their Master of Medicine degree accredited in time. Doctors who…
Fight the increase in new HIV infections with the 72 hour post exposure HIV prevention pill
South Africa has made remarkable progress towards achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets for HIV/Aids, according to a 2022 survey. These targets aim to ensure that…
5 foods you should be eating to help fight year-end fatigue
The moment we feel low on energy or tired, we turn to caffeinated drinks or energy bars to perk up. A cup of coffee, a…