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You can't treat what you can't count: No one knows how many people inject drugs in east and southern Africa.

Why injecting a drug user’s blood into yourself will give you HIV instead of...

The 'bluetoothing' myth recently took the media by storm. We explain why it's all risk and no high.
You might have TB and not know it

You might have TB and not know it

TB treatment is available for free in South Africa. But 20% of people are never diagnosed and spread the disease unknowingly.
Toeing the line: The children at the Johannesburg Autism School need an organised and constant schedule at school to provide them with a stable

How to tell if your child has autism

What do you do if you suspect your child has autism? We answer these and other questions about the disorder.
Think people should have access to abortion services? Help us make it happen

Think people should have access to abortion services? Help us make it happen

Sign up to be part of our survey team and help us check who is providing safe, legal abortions
How do water births help with pain relief?

How do water births help with pain relief?

Curious about water births and why they're becoming more popular? We give you the basics in under 2 minutes.
This low-tech 'app' could help you manage your blood pressure - and be a better cook

This low-tech ‘app’ could help you manage your blood pressure – and be a...

Gladys has hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the most deadly non-communicable disease in the world.
Inside 'bluetoothing's' fake high

Inside ‘bluetoothing’s’ fake high

Did you know that 'bluetoothing' puts you at risk of contracting multiple bloodborne diseases and it doesn't even get you high?
How your period could be messing with your mental health

How your period could be messing with your mental health

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a diagnosable mental health condition. Never heard of it? You're not alone.
Men

Men, booze and rape: What’s the link?

Studies show that there is a strong link between sexual violence and alcohol abuse. Mia Malan explains.
'I became a bully because my dad abused my mom'

‘I became a bully because my dad abused my mom’

Why do children bully? We look at some of the factors that lead to this behaviour.
How to spot an illegal abortion

How to spot an illegal abortion

Here are three ways to tell whether or not you might be going for an abortion at an illegitimate practitioner.
Does mixing sex and alcohol make it easier to get HIV?

Does mixing sex and alcohol make it easier to get HIV?

How does your drinking affect your sex life? And can HIV infection be linked to alcohol consumption? Mia Malan gives you the facts.
Is it dangerous to test yourself for HIV?

Is it dangerous to test yourself for HIV?

Two years of HIV self-testing in Malawi have shown no cases of suicide, intimate partner violence or self-harm.
Infertility and tradition: 'Society thinks having children is your womanhood'

Infertility and tradition: ‘Society thinks having children is your womanhood’

We speak to a young, black woman who is infertile about the stigma she faces in her community.
How to test for HIV at home

[WATCH] How to test for HIV at home

South Africa is one of just 23 countries globally that supports HIV self-testing. Find out how to take an HIV test at home.
How our app helps Diepsloot women survive rape

How our app helps Diepsloot women survive rape

Want to know how our new Vimba Helpline works? Watch this video.