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.
Have a healthy holiday
Summer holidays are here. Time for sunshine, celebrations and shisa nyama!
Make sure your good times aren’t ruined – stay safe with common sense and smart choices.
Five things you need to know about living with HIV and AIDS
With early diagnosis, proper treatment, and ongoing support, people living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can now enjoy a life expectancy comparable to those without the virus. This World AIDS Day, we’re highlighting five essential facts everyone should know...
There’s no sugar-coating diabetes
You probably know someone with diabetes, but what might surprise you is that the condition is the number one cause of death in women, and second overall. That’s because too many South Africans are diagnosed late or not at all. The good news? With treatment and healthy...
Movember focus: Get your prostate checked
It’s that time of year when facial hair is back in town. Whether you’re rocking a real or a fake moustache this Movember, remember there’s a serious message behind it.
Did you know that an estimated one in 16 South African men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime? Scary, but, if caught early, it’s one of the most treatable cancers, with an almost 100% five-year survival rate.
So learn about it. Know your risk. Start the conversation. And let the moustache save lives.
Mental health matters
Your brain is the command centre of your thoughts, emotions, personality and behaviour. And just like any other part of your body, it can experience strain. Mental health challenges are incredibly common – one in three people will face one in their lifetime – yet stigma and silence still prevent many from seeking help.
Breast cancer: Separating fact from fiction
Despite decades of awareness campaigns, nearly half of all breast cancer cases are still found too late. Why? Because dangerous myths and misinformation continue to hold women back from seeking help. It’s time to cut through the noise. Early diagnosis offers hope, healing, and a future – but only if we act.
