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Ill residents may suffer most after the axing of Free State community health workers.

Low carb, high fat diets don't work better than traditional balanced diets, according to a Stellenbosch University study.

Scientists believe the brain is key to treating weight problems, and are closing in on answers.

Ivory Park's Operation Thiba Nyaope provides support for addicts and their affected families.

Seven out of 10 women and four out of 10 men in SA have significantly more body fat than what is deemed healthy, shows a groundbreaking new study.

Hundreds of millions of rands in healthcare costs can be saved if South Africans reduce their salt intake, says deputy health minister Gwen Ramakgopa

Better-quality primary healthcare would result in lower medical aid premiums.

Research shows women are more likely to have high blood pressure and experts blame the added stress of unequal gender roles.

Clinical associates are changing the medical sector by freeing up doctors to do more.

Will local facial hair campaigners be able to raise more than last year's R7-million for men's health issues?

As a result of an NGO in the Eastern Cape using incentives to encourage people to check their status, HIV testing has tripled in four villages.

There are many advantages to breastfeeding but should mothers be bribed to do it?

An antioxidant found in tea brewed from the indigenous plant offers hope for new treatments.

HIV+ people on ARVs are now living longer lifespans. But the virus's associated diseases could put an unbearable strain on the health system.

Nurses and doctors are 'forced' to treat non-residents, but such care is too often perilous.

Experts say the vast sum spent by Sylvia Lucas on unhealthy food is indicative of a big fat problem.