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It’s just a mole…Or is it? Here’s what every woman should know. Melanoma is the seventh most common cancer among South African women, and according to CANSA, the lifetime risk is 1 in 279. While it may be less common than other types of skin cancer, it is also the most dangerous. The good news? […]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects over 2.8 million people worldwide, and around 74% of those diagnosed are women. Yet the real-life implications of MS often go unheard. From symptoms that are hard to explain, to unavoidable physical limitations that develop over time, MS can become an invisible storm in anyone’s daily world. In the spirit of […]
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Your heart has one job: keep the beat going. However, what happens when it starts skipping steps, racing without reason, or drumming to its own chaotic rhythm? During World Heart Rhythm Week, there’s no better time to tune in to the subtle signs of arrhythmia—because your heart might be whispering a warning long before it […]
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Hormonal health is often treated as a footnote in women’s healthcare. Symptoms are downplayed, dismissed, or brushed off as stress, age, or “just one of those things.” But hormone imbalances can have wide-reaching effects on your physical and emotional well-being, and some signs are too serious to ignore, even if you’ve been told they’re nothing […]
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Fatigue is a red flag, but iron deficiency anaemia can show up in sneakier ways. Here’s what to watch for… Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, and women are disproportionately affected. Heavy menstrual bleeding, pregnancy, and certain health conditions can all drain iron levels, leaving your body struggling to make enough […]
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It’s easy to think smoking is old news—something from a time when people lit up in restaurants and movie stars puffed away glamorously on screen. However, despite growing awareness, tobacco use is still quietly doing real damage. World No Tobacco Day, marked every year on May 31st, is more than just a calendar event—it’s a […]
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One day, you’re breezing through life, juggling meetings, school runs, and dinner plans, and the next, you’re crying because someone used the last of the oat milk. Welcome to perimenopause, the transitional rollercoaster before menopause that many women didn’t see coming. Perimenopause usually begins in your 40s, though it can sneak up earlier. According to […]
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Poor sleep in teens can mimic the symptoms of ADHD, which is why sleep history should be considered before a diagnosis is reached, says Dr Alison Bentley, medical doctor at Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic. Dr Alison was speaking at a recent fireside chat hosted by Education Incorporated Private School and its principal, Gershom Aitchison, in […]
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Chronic pelvic pain is not just bad period cramps or a little discomfort that passes with a cup of tea and a hot water bottle. For many women (and yes, even some men), it’s a persistent, sometimes debilitating ache that sticks around for months or even years, showing up uninvited like the world’s worst houseguest. […]
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For many couples, the road to parenthood isn’t always as smooth as a positive pregnancy test on the first try. That’s where IVF comes in, three letters that carry equal parts hope, science, and emotion. In vitro fertilisation has helped millions around the world start families, but before diving into fertility treatments, it’s important to […]
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One minute you’re marvelling at your growing bump, the next you’re Googling to find out whether it’s normal to feel a sudden sharp pain in your side. Pregnancy can be magical, yes, but it’s also a wild rollercoaster of symptoms, some of which are your body’s way of waving a bright red flag. While swollen […]
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Imagine being trapped in a body that no longer listens, in pain that never pauses, with dignity slowly slipping away. For some, this isn’t a hypothetical—it’s daily life. And for them, the option of legal assisted suicide isn’t about giving up. It’s about reclaiming control in a moment when everything feels lost. Legal assisted suicide […]
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