Doctors pass the scalpel to nurses in the quest for safer births
A doctor shortage in war-torn Mozambique paved the way for a new breed of surgeons that have slashed deaths among new...
This is what a feminist looks like
Rape culture doesn't start when a rape is committed. It is built in slow steps in everyday events that help normalise gender-based violence.
Could a water birth be right for you? Weigh up the pros and cons
More South African parents are choosing to bring their baby into the world with a splash, but is it better than conventional births?
Why life with this common condition can be an emotional rollercoaster
Having a chronic illness can raise your risk of depression. For diabetics, the blood sugar high and lows of everyday life take an extra toll.
When it’s not just PMS: Could your period be affecting your mental health?
Science could be closer to unravelling the riddle of menstruation-related mood disorders
Medical smart jacket tackles misdiagnosis of pneumonia
Jacket would detect symptoms up to four times faster than a doctor.
How to pack the best lunch for your kids in five easy steps
Not up to the daily dilemma of what to pack your little ones for lunch? Beef up your children’s lunch boxes with these quick tips.
Five ways to reduce your risk of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of all cancers in black men. Find out how to protect yourself and the ones you love.
Beer and stinky feet could be a fatal combination – for mosquitos
Could a new manmade concoction of mundane odours stop malaria?
‘If it wasn’t for them I would have died:’ How community health workers save...
Ethiopia's rural health extension workers have helped halve the country's child death rate.
A group of doctors are breaking down barriers one dot at a time
Looking for a doctor who is non-judgmental about your sexuality? Look no further the yellow dot doctors, they have seen it all
The pros and cons of C-sections and vaginal births
Planning for a baby? Before deciding on a birth plan, find out what you need to know to make an informed decision.
Child rape in Diepsloot: The shocking story that sparked outrage
Read an excerpt from the award-winning story that kick-started a campaign to link survivors of rape and gender-based violence to care.
Fact Check: No, SA does not weigh in as the world’s 3rd most obese...
Africa Check digs into the data to reveal the surprising truth behind the widely cited statistic
A guide to ‘alternative menstruation’: Save money and the world during your period
When 'that time of the month' comes, you don't have to reach for disposable tampons or pads.
Finally, TB pills for children
Tastier kid-friendly tablets will help take the guess work out of treating Kenya's tiniest TB patients.