Medical aid board says SA has no choice but to back NHI
The industry body says the dwindling number of medical aid members means the government must act.
Exclusively breast-fed children are less likely to become antisocial teens and adults
Research shows mothers’ milk produces children less likely to be involved in crime.
Government disputes drug stock-out survey: ‘Far fewer clinics run out of medicine’
The report describes medication shortages as "a serious threat to the public healthcare system". But the government says the figures are inaccurate.
Facebook adds a new feature to red-flag suicide bids before they are carried out
The social networking site is responding to the growing number of cries for help on its pages by including tips and links for users in distress.
Ramadan 2016: How the fast can help your health
Some research suggests that fasting not only has spiritual benefits but physical ones as well.
‘Malnutrition: Toddlers are almost as often overweight as they are underweight’
A quarter of the world's overweight children live in Africa, amounting to almost the same number as wasting minors.
Erectile dysfunction: What your penis is trying to tell you
Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of a more severe condition.
Bones of Gold: Report reveals how people with albinism are abducted and killed for...
A report by Amnesty International reveals the horror of living with albinism in Malawi where this population is believed to bring immeasurable wealth.
Four frightening facts about child sexual abuse in South Africa
South Africa's first national study on the incidence of child sexual abuse reports on the extent of crimes committed against local youth.
The antismoking lobby says e-cigarettes should fall under the same act as ‘normal’ cigarettes
The Electronic-cigarette Association of South Africa has labelled the government's attempts to regulate the devices as a cop-out.
SA boys more at risk of sexual abuse than girls – study
One in three South African boys have experienced some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime.
It makes cents: Smokers who quit have good reason to switch to vaping
Many smokers find quitting impossible, but vaping can reduce tobacco-related harm.
Childhood in SA is a hard-knock life
Police are inadequately trained and social services too poorly resourced to deal with all of the reported cases of child abuse.
Chiefs: ‘No initiate will die this season’
Traditional leaders believe new government rules will prevent young men from dying this winter.
Pregnant? Five things to think twice about before taking
Seemingly safe substances like aspirin could harm your unborn baby.
The five best contraceptives backed by science
The right choice of contraceptive is crucial. Science can help you to choose one that's right for you.