Perhaps you are having trouble losing weight and are at a lost on what to do. The solution might be a novel medication called liraglutide. One might be suffering from obesity and cannot find a solution. Researchers have found that a drug called Liraglutide can potentially fight obesity. In South Africa, 50% of the population […]

About 100 nurses originally contracted to deal with the Covid pandemic have not had their contracts renewed. Almost 100 former nurses at Jubilee District Hospital in Hammanskraal are calling on the Gauteng Department of Health to employ them permanently. Originally contracted in July 2020 to deal with the Covid pandemic, their employment contracts were periodically […]

Houseplants are an easy way of connecting with nature. Indoor plants have several mental and physical health benefits. In both Europe and the US, people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending so much time inside can have consequences for your mental health. The World Health Organization estimates that 5% of adults globally suffer from depression. Stress, […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has started delivering bottled water to police trainees at the training academy in Hammanskraal, north of Tshwane after three tested positive for cholera. National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola visited the SAPS training academy in Hammanskraal to assess the impact of the cholera outbreak and to put measures in place to […]

Cold water therapy, as it has come to be known, can take the form of outdoor swimming, cold showers or even ice baths. Immersion in cold water is definitely an activity that divides people – some love it others hate it. But many now practice it weekly or even daily in the belief that it’s […]

A cholera outbreak such as is occurring in Hammanskraal, where 17 people have died from the disease so far, was just a matter of time given South Africa’s failing sewage systems. 17 people have now died due to a cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. The pollution of Hammanskraal’s water source by upstream failing […]

Jimmy Nevis and future mogul Lindo Buthelezi, have had to learn how to prioritise their mental health to be the best business owners they can be. Jimmy Nevis and Lindo Buthelezi, have shared their mental health hacks as Hustlers. Entrepreneurship can be an incredibly rewarding journey, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming. The […]

The cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal intensified, with the death toll reaching 17. Twenty-nine lab-confirmed cases have been reported. At least two more people have died of cholera in the Hammanskraal area, pushing the death toll in the outbreak to 17, as of 18:00 on Tuesday, 23 May. READ: Cholera outbreak: Urgent intervention needed, says Amnesty International […]

If you’re baking fish, roasting vegetables or preparing a piece of meat for dinner tonight, chances are that you’ll wrap your food in aluminium foil. What you may not realise is that some of the foil will leach into your meal – and this could be bad for your health. Research that I conducted with […]

Experts are advising healthcare workers to treat all diarrhoea cases as suspected cholera until proven otherwise. This is while government is working tirelessly to contain the spread of the disease that has already claimed 15 lives in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. Head of the Centre for Enteric Diseases at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases […]

A recent study has shed light on the alarming prevalence of mental health concerns among children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affect one in ten people. While the primary focus is often on these diagnoses, worrying research shows people with neurodevelopmental conditions are at a much higher […]

Suicide remains the fourth leading cause of death among girls up to 14 years old, a statistic that has remained consistent since 2016. An article in the Washington Post recently declared “a crisis in American girlhood.” Girls in the United States are experiencing alarmingly higher rates of sexual assault, mental health issues and suicidality than […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Vincent Lali Families living in old houses with asbestos roofs in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, have asked the national Department of Human Settlements to fix them. A project to fix the houses was interrupted by the Covid pandemic. Some of the families marched to Parliament last month. They were joined by other protesters from […]

At least 15 people have died of cholera in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, as of Tuesday, 23 May. The source of the contamination is yet to be established. READ: Burkina Faso attack: local sources say at least 15 dead SOURCE OF CHOLERA OUTBREAK REMAINS UNKNOWN On Monday, City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink said the City tested tap […]

A recent study challenging the importance of physical exercise for brain health and cognition has sparked a scientific debate. The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable. Yet, a recent study based on data published over the past 30 years challenges the famous adage Mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy […]

Villages in Hammanskraal have been using brownish and slimy water for almost 20 years which at some point was contaminated with human faeces. The City of Tshwane has urged communities in Hammanskraal and surrounding areas not to use tap water for drinking purposes following a health outbreak. The Gauteng Department of Health confirmed that seven people […]

If taken correctly, at-home pregnancy test kits can detect pregnancy with 99 percent accuracy. Here’s how to ace it. For years, women had to guess whether they were pregnant, but things have changed from critical tests and ultrasounds to mini-test kits. However, at-home test kits have proven to be the most desired. But how accurate […]

The Gauteng Department of Health confirmed a Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal. Two children have died as the death toll increases. The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that the death toll due to the Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal has increased to 12. According to the department, lab results of stool specimens of 19 people who presented […]

A number of people who had the same symptoms were admitted at Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal. A Cholera outbreak has been confirmed. The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that the diarrhoeal outbreak in Hammanskraal is Cholera. According to the department, lab results of stool specimens of 19 people who presented at Jubilee District Hospital with […]

You can relieve back pain quickly and effectively by using these five home remedies. Back pain is a very common problem these days, which can be found in almost every adult and has become a serious threat. There are a number of reasons for back pain, including poor posture, muscle strain, herniated discs, and arthritis. […]

Hypertension or high blood pressure is referred to as the “silent killer” and is more common than many people realize. In observance of World Hypertension Day on Wednesday, the National Department of Health encouraged South Africans to get regular screenings for hypertension. The global campaign, observed every year on May 17, aims to raise awareness […]

Common behaviours that might be shown by those living with advanced dementia include agitation, anxiety and more. Today’s reporting about the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in New South Wales has brought the issue of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia into sharp focus. Over half of those living […]

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has called for vigilance and for the public not to panic as the country records two positive cases of diphtheria disease. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), has alerted the department of two laboratory-confirmed cases of diphtheria disease that were […]

The prevailing notion of keeping mental health concerns concealed at work has permeated for years, with fear of discrimination. Whether you know about it or not, it’s likely someone you work with or manage has a mental illness. One in five Australians have experienced a mental illness in the last 12 months. Many people stay […]

The internet has really made things a lot easier to do with lifehacks – be it making the viral pasta you’ve been seeing on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally one click away. Here’s today’s life hack! Put this under your tongue before bed, you’ll thank me later The next life […]