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New strawberry-flavoured ARVs offers new hope for children with HIV

In 2021, approximately 238 000 children were living with HIV in South Africa, a number reported by Spotlight in July. Strawberry-flavoured paediatric antiretrovirals (ARVs) are just the latest way the medical world is attempting to bridge the gap when successfully treating HIV-positive children, with the medication set to arrive in South Africa soon, reports IOL. According to News24, the ARVs […]

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What your menstrual cycle says about your health

This women’s month we speaking about all things related to women. How to stay empowered in all areas of life, and how to rise above it all. Most women only associate their period with normal fertility when it could possibly tell you more about your health. The average women’s cycle should be consistent each month and occur […]

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5 Tips to help combat the symptoms of colds and flu

With cold weather comes unwanted sniffles, coughs and headaches, all associated with colds and flu. This is the season that is most dreaded by parents when it comes to looking after their family and keeping them safe from getting sick. “Giving your family the best care, from the youngest member to the oldest, is a […]

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6 things you can do right now to reduce lockdown stress

Manage your environment and the ways in which you process the ever-evolving situation with these 6 things you can do right now to reduce lockdown stress.

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Intimacy and sex after a baby

Giving birth drastically changes your body, and this can severely impact your sexual experiences and perception of your body. Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng finds out how you can manage these challenges while maintaining a healthy sex life. The expectations and scrutiny society has around women’s bodies and what they should look like is undeniable. This is […]