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Watching 'Incredibles 2' comes with seizure warning in SA Movie-goers with photosensitive epilepsy are advised to take precaution.
Traditional healer makes history by opening traditional hospital A KZN healer has opened a hospital in the north of the province where he treats patients who are in need of traditional treatment.
When is constipation a medical emergency? Constipation is always uncomfortable, but when do you need medical intervention? Here are five examples of when you should seek help.
7 ways to keep your liver healthy Do you want to keep your liver happy? Moderate alcohol consumption is not the only way.
Sweet-smelling pee – what’s up with that? If you notice that your urine has a sweet smell, it could be an indication of diabetes. And if you have diabetes, it could mean your blood sugar levels are not under control.
Cape Town woman receives benchmark pacemaker The latest pacemaker technology boasts more dynamic features for resynchronising the heart.
How often should you eat fish to ward off heart disease? Health experts are urging people to eat fish twice a week to help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Baby teeth give clues to origins of autism New research suggests that it is possible to spot the roots of autism from a close examination of baby teeth.
Fitness The 4 best ways to stretch in order to avoid injuries Stretching is important in order to defend your body against injuries. How to get out of bed for your morning workout Take this 3 minute push-up test to find out how fit you really are 4 small mistakes that could be totally screwing with your gym efforts
Diabetes Are there actually multiple types of diabetes? Recognising that there are more than three types of diabetes could lead to more effective treatment options for diabetes patients. When to see your doctor about diabetes Sweet-smelling pee – what’s up with that? The Cinderella of diabetes
Healthy you 5 serious health conditions that can be passed down through your genes This is where genetic testing really comes in handy. 7 reasons why too much salt is bad for you 7 body parts we don't actually need 'IV lounges' are the latest health fad, but are they safe?
Healthy You 5 serious health conditions that can be passed down through your genes This is where genetic testing really comes in handy. 7 reasons why too much salt is bad for you 7 body parts we don't actually need 'IV lounges' are the latest health fad, but are they safe?
Sore-throat It might not be wise to take steroids for a sore throat A study seeking an alternative for antibiotic treatment for a sore throat found that only one-third of patients improved on steroids. Why does SA have the highest rate of tonsillectomies in the world? GPs could safely reduce antibiotics for respiratory tract infections Talking like a Kardashian could hurt your vocal cords
Live-allergy-free This cheap street drug is dethroning cocaine Cocaine is no longer king on the drug scene in Florida. Flakka, which is sold as small clear crystals that can be popped in the mouth or smoked, is now is ruling the streets. Sources of latex exposure Allergy facts vs. fiction The top 10 dog breeds for allergy sufferers
Medical-scheme Fears new medical aid law changes may cause 'doctor drain' A key issue of the proposed Medical Schemes Amendment Bill is the impact on doctors, resulting from a proposed uniform tariff for healthcare services. Looking for medical aid gap cover? These are the top options 20 medical scheme myths you should not believe Medical aids and the high cost of psychiatric meds