When TB does not look like TB
When you think of tuberculosis (TB), you think about someone with a bad cough, right? While this is mostly the case, it isn’t the full picture, because the disease can affect areas outside the lungs.
Glaucoma: You do not see it coming
Glaucoma is known as “the silent thief of sight” because it doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t warn you and it doesn’t wait. In South Africa, many people only get diagnosed once they’ve already lost vision in one eye.
Make an eye test part of your health routine – it could save your sight.
Taking care of your baby starts before birth
Antenatal care – the healthcare you receive during pregnancy – is so important that the World Health Organisation recommends at least eight visits throughout pregnancy, ideally starting before 10 weeks.
Myth-busting the HPV vaccine
FACT: Around 11 000 South African women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, with 5 900 dying of the disease every year.
One of the main causes of cervical cancer is human papilloma virus (HPV). Despite the Department of Health’s vigorous campaign to immunise again the virus, myths and misunderstandings persist about the vaccine, preventing many people from getting this life-saving protection.
Make 2026 your best year yet… Naturally
“New Year, new you” messages are everywhere right now, but putting too much pressure on yourself to stick to rigid resolutions and harsh self-criticism will set you up for failure.
What if there’s a better way to making 2026 your year waiting for you outside?
The cancer myth that puts darker skin at risk
The belief that people with darker skin can’t get skin cancer is simply false. In reality, anyone can be affected.
When people assume their skin tone protects them from the sun, they may overlook warning signs.
As a result, skin cancer in darker-skinned individuals is often caught at a more advanced stage, making treatment more difficult. Yet, skin cancer is highly treatable if caught early.
