Registered NPO FoodForward SA (FFSA), launched its Mother and Child Nutrition Programme, this week in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. The child-centred food intervention will be implemented in collaboration with Philani Nutrition Centre and is aimed at addressing the growing problem of malnutrition, especially during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, in food-insecure households. […]

Even though World Hypertension Day was celebrated on May 17 the Department of Health has urged South Africans to go for regular hypertension screenings, as high blood pressure is referred to as the “silent killer” because in most cases people may show no symptoms. On May 17, the global community commemorated World Hypertension Day, a […]

Menopause can also be accompanied by a range of physical changes too including loss of muscle mass and loss of bone density. Many women begin experiencing symptoms of the menopause around age 50. As hormones begin to fluctuate and change, women might start experiencing a range of symptoms, such as hot flushes, joint pain, low […]

A shocking video has emerged showing that an Eastern Cape hospital, more specifically the paediatric unit, is INFESTED with RATS. WATCH AS THIS EASTERN CAPE HOSPITAL IS INFESTED WITH RATS According to a report by The Daily Maverick, the doctors and nurses have raised their concerns over a rat infestation in the paediatric unit of Dora […]

Smoking has been a prevalent habit for many individuals around the world. However, the detrimental health effects of smoking are well-documented, and quitting this harmful habit is crucial for overall well-being. In this article, we will explore four compelling reasons why individuals should consider giving up smoking for good. ALSO READ: How music can be used as […]

Gauteng is one of the provinces that recorded most cases of mumps. The City of Tshwane has urged parents to monitor children. The City of Tshwane says it remains alert to the outbreak of mumps in Gauteng as approximately 95 cases have been recorded at primary healthcare clinics managed by the municipality. The National Institute […]

Natural herbs can help you quit smoking. They can reduce cravings, detoxify the body, and provide a healthy alternative to smoking. Smoking is a highly addictive habit that can lead to a range of health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Despite the risks, quitting can be a challenging process. Many people turn to […]

Music is always available to us. Whether it’s a catchy melody that sticks in our brains or a sad ballad that brings us to tears. Music therapy is a strong intervention that may have a significant impact on our mental health. For starters, music can help us cope with stress. ALSO READ: AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes’ MMA […]

The new sports drink, Prime, has exploded in popularity in South Africa among children and teenagers in particular. MUST READ | Why you shouldn’t give your child Prime Hydration – Nutritionist Devon Da Costa from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), published an article digging deeper into just how healthy – or harmful – the drink is. The SSISA […]

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says it has recorded an unexpected, sudden increase in mumps, which constitutes an outbreak. According to the public health institute, mumps is an acute viral infection caused by the rubulavirus, also known as the mumps virus. “It is sometimes called ‘infectious parotitis’, as it causes painful swelling of […]

International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on 12 May in memory of the birth of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. On International Day of the Nurse, we celebrate these heroes who put their own health and well-being on the line to care for their communities. Nurses in the City of Cape Town’s Health Department boast […]

South Africa is set to produce Anti-HIV injections at a drug company, Cipla in Benoni and Durban. ALSO READ: Health Forum recommends Covid boosters, especially people over 50 ANTI-HIV INJECTIONS TO BE MADE IN SA According to the Mail and Guardian, South African arm of the Indian drug company Cipla has confirmed that a generic version of […]

A primary school pupil allegedly had a “cardiac event” and had to have his stomach pumped as a result of drinking Prime energy drink. A pupil in the United Kingdom allegedly suffered a “cardiac episode’” after drinking a Prime Energy drink. According to the Daily Mail, the primary school wrote to parents warning them of […]

South Africa is currently experiencing a mumps outbreak, with an increase in the number of queries about clusters noted since February. South Africa is currently in the midst of a mumps outbreak, according to the National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICD). MUMPS CASES ON THE RISE SINCE FEBRUARY 2023 Mumps is a viral infection caused by the […]

Priscilla Tumira from Zimbabwe thinks she is eight months pregnant, but she has not had any prenatal health care. Without valid documents, Tumira says, staff at Jeppe and Hillbrow Clinics in Johannesburg refused her registration for prenatal care. Pregnant women who are immigrants are being turned away from some clinics in Gauteng, in spite of […]

Progressive Health Forum recommends South Africans get Covid booster vaccines ahead of the winter season, especially people over 50 years. Health Forum urges people to get Covid vaccine booster shots, especially those above 50. Image: iStock/(IDA) READ MORE: WHO declares COVID-19 global health emergency over, but pandemic not over The Progressive Health Forum said while […]

The Department of Health says it has noted an announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. “However, it is important to clarify that this doesn’t mean the pandemic is over,” the department said on Saturday. “The fact of the matter is, the pandemic […]

NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Church donates R5.4m worth of assistive devices to KZN Department of Health” article in a minute. The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Health has distributed assistive devices to more than 3,300 beneficiaries, thanks to a donation by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The church handed over […]

An international team of scientists who spent five years studying the poo of 647 Danish babies found something astonishing. The nappy samples contained 10,000 species of virus – ten times the number of bacterial species in the same children. Most of the viruses had never been described before. This may alarm many readers. Viruses haven’t […]

Nicotine-substitute solutions, including vaping products, will be included in the tax net with a flat excise duty rate of R2.90/ml from 1 June 2023. MUST READ | Rapists caught again: Second escapee now rearrested According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) website, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana announced in the 2022 budget speech that excise duty on vaping tobacco products would be […]

After being dragged for filth after a shopper filmed a video of a live rat in a pack of raw chicken, Woolworths has finally revealed the outcome of their investigation. Over the weekend, the viral video elicited strong reactions from consumers, some of whom threatened to boycott the store. The incident took place at the […]

Sexual grooming is a pervasive issue that affects children all over the world, and South Africa is no exception. byGCIS Vuk’uzenzele 02-05-2023 15:47 in News Image: GCIS Vuk’uzenzele. Parents and caregivers should make sure that their children do not fall prey to sexual groomers. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says sexual grooming occurs when […]

Popular and academic literature is replete with examples of how to cope with daily stresses. Mental health professionals have also long researched and implemented strategies to deal with burnout from workplace stressors. Coping with stress is not a new phenomenon. But COVID-19 and the responses to the pandemic have increased our attention on how people […]

South Africa has been grappling with power cuts for 15 years, which have worsened in recent years. The persistent power outages have disrupted every facet of life, including food safety. The Conversation Africa’s Ina Skosana spoke to food safety expert Lise Korsten about the impact of persistent power cuts on the food in our homes […]

Many South Africans are pondering moving abroad due to the ongoing crises in the country. There is growing pessimism and hopelessness among many people in SA, leading to deteriorating states of mental health. The seemingly endless state-regulated power cuts, increasing crime levels, rising unemployment, and failing infrastructure make the future look rather unattractive, forcing many […]