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WHO warns SA is not entirely geared up for major epidemics The WHO's mission report for SA states that should certain health bills be passed into legislation, it would and improve our ability to manage major epidemics.
US soldier receives world's first penis and scrotum transplant The transplant from a deceased donor included the entire penis, scrotum and partial abdominal wall.
Your neighbour's backyard chickens might carry salmonella risk When raising chickens it is important to take appropriate precautions to avoid the spread of salmonella or other diseases.
These are the areas where you are most at risk of getting malaria 25 April 2018 is World Malaria Day. Here is what you should know, especially if you are travelling during the upcoming long weekend.
‘My birth control pills gave me a liver tumour’ – this is how it happened Should you be worried if you're on the pill?
Africa needs to address multiple food issues to end hunger Improving nutrition in Africa requires not only greater quantities of food, but also hinges on the production, delivery and access to healthy foods and essential nutrients.
10 of the most extreme and dangerous weight-loss methods Losing weight is an ongoing struggle – to the extent that people will literally try anything to shed a couple of kilograms.
Fitness The genius ab exercise that all gymnasts use, but everyone else ignores It could be the world’s greatest core exercise and here's how you can learn to do it. Olympian Cameron Van Der Burgh’s gym routine for explosive power Need motivation? Joel Stransky stood on the podium at the Cape Epic, a year after being in ICU 4 ways yoga can improve chronic health conditions
Diabetes 'Doctors told me I had six months to live if they didn't amputate my leg' Florence Schikker tells Health24 how living in denial for 27 years cost her her left leg. How does an artificial pancreas work? SEE: 7 foods with hidden sugar How to spot diabetic foot complications early
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 20 medical scheme myths you should not believe How many of these medical scheme myths do you believe? Get the truth here. Medical aids and the high cost of psychiatric meds Post-op costs sky-high in some US hospitals The best and worst medical aid schemes in SA