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Some researchers say e-cigarettes are less toxic than tobacco, but they are certainly addictive.

Hundreds of thousands of obese South Africans stand to trim their excess kilos should a 20% tax on suger-sweetened beverages be instituted.

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates speaks to the Mail & Guardian about Africa's health challenges.

Stereotyping prevents men who sleep with other men from accessing proper treatment and prevention of HIV infection.

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.

These stories show how complex health is in Mpumalanga, and how few opportunities there are for disempowered people to change their circumstances.

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.

Three out of four SA men with hypertension don't know they have this condition, which is responsible for the deaths of 230 South Africans daily.

Human error and scant access to preventative measures continue to cause unintended pregnancies, many of which lead to abortion.

The HPV vaccine roll-out is prompting parents to rethink how they talk to children about sex.

The nation's healthcare system reflects the actions of the ministers responsible for it over the years.

Half of all SA smokers tried to quit last year –and failed. How can we raise the success rate?

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has launched an HPV vaccine programme for grade four girls in all government schools.

The intellectual property policy, which will allow access to cheaper drugs, has yet to be finalised while patients are dying, say health activists.

We feature four HIV positive women in their 40s who fit the profile of a typical M&G reader.