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There is growing evidence which suggests interactions on social media sites like Facebook romanticise suicide for teenagers part of emo subcultures.

Make sure that you and your family don't end up as statistics of this festive season.

Reporter Pontsho Pilane has been recognised for her reporting on menstruation.

There are almost two and a half times more overweight people than undernourished, with almost 30% of the global population weighing too much.

Miners with silicosis and TB are entitled to a small payout, but don't claim because they are kept in the dark about their rights.

New treatment schedules for pregnant women and other patients are set to bring South Africa in line with the World Health Organisation’s guidelines.

Association argues statistics skew the view of private hospital costs after international study questions facilities' affordability.

Government and medical aids may be uncomfortable but necessary bedfellows.

Despite the risks, many South Africans continue to buy black market aphrodisiacs over the internet.

#TrackingTheNSP: Ahead of World Aids Day, hear just how far provinces have come putting the national plan into practice.

The director of the Free Market Foundation suggests that an inquiry into private healthcare was deceptively orchestrated by the health minister.

Simple steps you can take to protect your practice and your patients from the coronavirus, from an expert at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

Women who experience gender-based violence have a higher risk of contracting HIV: this should be considered in South Africa's prevention strategy.

More than a hundred protesters gathered this week outside the arbitration meetings as Mahlangu took the stand.

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

Women who lose weight after surgery – as opposed to through exercise and diet – are less likely to be employed because of negative perceptions.