The World Health Organisation (WHO) who recognises that traditional, complementary and alternative medicine has many benefits, has recommended that traditional medicine be integrated into the health system, as over 80 percent of people from African countries depend on Traditional Medicine.

Pharmacists with specialized training are now authorized to commence and manage treatment of TB and HIV patients.

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD is a global event held on 31 August each year to end overdose and remember without stigma those who have died from overdose.

Since the time of Hippocrates, doctors have looked at patients hands for signs of ill health.

TB is the single most deadly infectious killer of humankind. New research shows food and proper nutrition work like a vaccine against the disease.

The DA in Gauteng is demanding that the Gauteng Department of Education urgently implement adequate safety and hygiene measures in schools.

The Medicines Act is being misused while Parliament dithers

South Africa has reported its first case of the new Covid Eris variant of the virus. Health authorities are therefore urging vulnerable and immune-compromised South Africans to get vaccinated and to continue with Covid protocols like wearing masks and sanitising.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant stride towards embracing and understanding the role of traditional medicine.

Many factors such as smoking, how much you exercise and what foods you eat, can affect your biological age.

Specially trained pharmacists will be allowed to manage and prescribe medicine to patients with HIV and/or tuberculosis.

Here are a few ways you can benefit from nature in and around your home without stepping foot in a garden.

Losing weight is challenging. But as anyone who has ever successfully lost weight knows, it’s avoiding weight re-gain that’s the real challenge.

Anhedonia’ affects up to 75% of people with depression.

No, you don’t have to give up carbs to lose weight! Here are sustainable weight loss tips to help you to lose weight without dieting.

What are parabens? Chemically speaking, paraben is the collective name for a group of closely related compounds – the parahydroxybenzoates. The “para” refers to the positions of certain parts of the molecule (it’s also where the “para” in “paracetamol” comes from). There are several different types of paraben, so you might see methylparaben, ethylparaben propylparaben, […]

If you were told to do more exercise to lower your blood pressure, you might think you’d need break out you running gear or hit the weights. But one of us (Jamie) recently published research that found exercises that you hold in a static position, such as planks and wall sits, are actually the best […]

Throughout the world, governments impose excise taxes on products like alcohol and tobacco to reduce their demand. The South African government has implemented a tax on vaping products for the same reason. Reducing demand is necessary as there is growing evidence that vaping products are not harmless. The new vaping tax has enraged vaping lobby […]

In recent years, health experts have discovered some incredible facts about the intimate connection between our gut and mental health. In this regard, we know that the health of our gut can affect our emotional well-being and functioning. As we are also aware, along with a regular, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, supplements play a […]

Cutting down on refined sugar is not easy, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Choosing healthier alternatives however can help reduce serious diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Don’t worry, you don’t have to purchase expensive sugar-free products. There are many alternative and tasty food options available to satisfy a sweet […]

Embracing a healthy period is about more than just surviving our bleeding days. It’s about nurturing our bodies, understanding our unique needs, and finding natural ways to manage the menstrual symptoms. In this article, we’ll explore valuable tips for making your menstrual cycle a time of empowerment and self-care. Say goodbye to uncomfortable periods, and […]

Become an organ donor and save lives In 2016, Kopeli Mosoatsi, a former professional soccer player, received the devastating news that he had kidney failure and needed a kidney transplant from a suitable organ donor. What followed was a six-year wait for a suitable kidney to be found, which eventually happened last year. “I cried […]

Dandruff can be dry, like snowflakes, or greasy, with yellow clumps. Up to half of all adults have had this scalp condition at one point, so you’ll no doubt know about these skin flakes and the itchiness. Dandruff can be embarrassing. It can affect many aspects of people’s lives, such as how they socialise, how […]

Over 12,000 submissions have been collected by Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) in response to the Department of Health’s draft Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs. Health activists at Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) have collected and submitted over 12,000 submissions on the health department’s […]

Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system, including the nose, upper airways and lungs. They spread from person to person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks and can cause death in serious cases. But what […]