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Pinch, prick & go: Why protecting yourself against HIV could become as simple as a once-a-year clinic visit In the future, you might be able to protect yourself from contracting HIV with just one visit to the clinic each year.
WATCH: The human back is a design disaster Everyone who lives long enough is likely to experience back pain. And the cause isn't just ageing.
How to get the most out of your vitamin and mineral supplements Vitamins and minerals are best obtained from a balanced diet, but sometimes that's not enough. Here are a number of ways to get the most out of your supplements.
WATCH: Some plant-based burgers may not be as healthy as they seem, say nutritionists Plant-based meat alternatives are all the rage right now. But nutritionists say that two top-selling vegan patties may be less healthy than beef burgers due to being processed, and high in salt.
'I didn't feel like a woman anymore', fistula survivor tells of agony of living with the condition Welcoming a new baby into the world can bring a lot of joy for mothers – but what if the birth process brings pain, and shame, instead?
There are lots of myths about flu: We debunk six of them Flu season rolls around, and the myths aren't far behind – but what's true and what's false?
It's cheap, and people are drinking it daily - but this doctor has sounded a warning on traditional beer Many people in rural Vhembe binge on cheap traditional beer, don't have access to nutritious meals and don't exercise – a triple combination that can prove lethal.
7 tips on how to eat more mindfully How often do you sit down and savour your food instead of simply gulping it down?
Fitness Is the timing of your workout the key to staying slim? A new study suggests that exercising at the same time each day is key to maintaining weight loss – could it be that it fosters a habit and, like brushing your teeth, you just do it? Here's how to find your best exercise style Human endurance may have its limits, and our digestive capability could be the reason Get stronger for rock climbing with this full body workout
Sore throat WATCH: What happens when your tonsils are removed? A tonsillectomy is a routine, outpatient procedure to remove the tonsils. Watch how it happens. WATCH: What is strep throat? WATCH: How do I know if I have strep throat? WATCH: You may have tonsil stones and not even know it
Allergies 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 schemes Medical aid scheme refuses to pay for local doctor's cancer treatment He’s used to giving life-changing diagnoses, but nothing prepared this doctor for his own cancer battle – or the fight with the medical-aid scheme that refused to pay. Fears new medical aid law changes may cause 'doctor drain' Looking for medical aid gap cover? These are the top options 20 medical scheme myths you should not believe
Diabetes Can you live well with type 1 diabetes for 81 years? Just ask Don Ray He learned to play by diabetes' rules, but only so he could control it, instead of the other way around. Have diabetes? Make sure to manage cholesterol too Common infant vaccine may also shield kids from type 1 diabetes Vitamin D supplements don't prevent type 2 diabetes
Healthy you How to avoid information overload A recent survey found that a high percentage of people are stressed by all the information they need to keep track of. Just two hours a week in nature could be your prescription to better health What would your life be like if we were born with 11 fingers? Apparently an extra finger could be quite handy Sensor-laden glove helps robotic hands 'feel' objects