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Medicine is only half the answer
Taking your prescribed medication, is only half the treatment plan. A pharmacist gives some tips on everyday choices that can help you to live a healthy life.
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Tobacco Bill advances, but Parliament says the real work begins now
South Africa’s tobacco Bill is advancing, but the Portfolio Committee on Health says the current text must be carefully refined before it is passed into law.
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Keeping healthy in the cold winter months
Does cold air make you sick? Or does wet hair and bare feet on a cold floor cause a cold or flu? Not really, says a spokesperson of Affinity Health.
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Avo tacos: Spice up your morning meals with these delicious treats
Avocados are not just healthy for you, but also for children – from babies learning to eat solids to active teenagers that need fuel for busy days.
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Premier hands over 14 new ambulances to boost EMS capacity in Free State
Premier Letsoha-Mathae launched 14 ambulances to enhance emergency medical services in the Free State, emphasizing life-saving capabilities and community needs.
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Early intervention gives clubfoot children a chance to thrive
Jessica and Amara’s success stories illustrate that early diagnosis and treatment of clubfoot lead to active, fulfilling lives for children.
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Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak: WHO
Nearly 500 Ebola cases confirmed in Central Africa outbreak. WHO warns epidemic could rival 2014 West Africa crisis with 28 000 cases.
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Standing, walking, working: Why South African feet deserve better treatment
Feet remain one of the most under-prioritised areas of healthcare despite being one of the most complex structures in the human body.
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Addiction puts health care pressure on Mitchells Plain hospital
Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital’s overcrowded psychiatric ward faces surging drug admissions, prompting calls for a local drug action committee.
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Targets for measles-rubella vaccination in the Western Cape far surpassed
The Western Cape Department of Health vaccinated 97% of children under one against measles-rubella, exceeding national targets and addressing challenges.
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