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South Africa's first national study on the incidence of child sexual abuse reports on the extent of crimes committed against local youth.

The Electronic-cigarette Association of South Africa has labelled the government's attempts to regulate the devices as a cop-out.

One in three South African boys have experienced some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime.

Many smokers find quitting impossible, but vaping can reduce tobacco-related harm.

Health editor Mia Malan wins top honour for the second time at Discovery's annual awards ceremony.

Police are inadequately trained and social services too poorly resourced to deal with all of the reported cases of child abuse.

Traditional leaders believe new government rules will prevent young men from dying this winter.

Seemingly safe substances like aspirin could harm your unborn baby.

The right choice of contraceptive is crucial. Science can help you to choose one that's right for you.

A new report shows that almost two-thirds of South Africa's preschoolers are not getting the health and nutrition they need.

Only one out of three married women and sexually active teenage girls on the continent use contraception.

Often sidelined outsiders can now use their cellphones to establish their rights, get answers about general issues and lodge complaints.

Western anti-immunisation movements have taken root in local communities resulting in some parents refusing to vaccinate their children.

The HPCSA has parted ways with its CEO, COO and head of legal services in light of damning findings by a ministerial task team.

One out of every ten Grade 1 learners in some parts of the province have been born with the consequences of their mothers' drinking during pregnancy.

Wouter Basson, who headed the apartheid government's secret chemical and biological warfare project, has failed in his challenge against the HPCSA.