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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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One minute, you’re glowing with that new-mom energy, the next you’re watching strands of your once lush hair fill your brush, clog the shower drain, or mysteriously appear on your baby’s onesie. Welcome to the not-so-talked-about club of postpartum hair loss—where hormones party hard, then leave your scalp to clean up the mess. According to […]
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You’ve taken the pills. You’ve journaled. You’ve done therapy, yoga, and even tried giving up caffeine and doom-scrolling before bed, but still, the heaviness lingers. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with treatment-resistant depression (TRD)—a condition that, while often overlooked in conversations about mental health, affects millions around the world. TRD is what […]
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As World IBD Day approaches on May 19, medical professionals, patients, and healthcare advocates are raising awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that affects millions worldwide yet remains largely misunderstood and often misdiagnosed. The global impact of IBD Inflammatory Bowel Disease primarily includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – […]
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Butterfly skin might sound like a cute thing to have, but the truth behind this nickname is far more delicate than lovely. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this condition, also known as Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), is a genetic disorder causing skin to be fragile, prone to blistering and tearing. Symptoms are believed to range from […]
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Salt might be the reigning queen of the kitchen, but too much of a good thing can quickly turn sour, especially when it comes to your health. As World Salt Awareness Week rolls around, it’s time to take a closer look at the shaker and rethink how often we reach for it. On average, South […]
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Weekly jabs might not sound glamorous, but Mounjaro and Ozempic are making headlines for more than just managing blood sugar. These injectable medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes, have become unlikely heroes in the weight-loss world, and the buzz doesn’t seem to be dying down. So, what’s the difference between the two? Let’s break […]
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The family of a young man who spent hundreds of hours in dialysis is sharing their joy and gratitude to the healthcare teams for having his health restored after the teenager received a kidney donation from his mother. Ditshegofatso Kgobisa, whose name means ‘Many blessings’, was just 15 years old when he suddenly became very […]
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In the heart of South Africa, where the cries of newborns should herald new beginnings, a troubling silence is growing instead. Recent data from Statistics South Africa reveals a concerning rise in early neonatal deaths—from 7,039 in 1997 to 8,212 in 2020, with a peak of 11,060 in 2009. Perinatal deaths, encompassing stillbirths and early […]
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When we think of hospice or palliative care, many imagine cold hospital rooms and silent corridors, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Hospice Week, observed annually in South Africa in early May, shines a light on the compassionate, deeply human support offered to those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Palliative care isn’t […]
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