Women's Health
Understanding menstruation
Talking about personal subjects like periods (menstruation) can make parents and children uncomfortable.
Health Conditions
Measles – It isn’t just a little rash.
Approximately one out of three reported measles cases have one or more complications
Health Conditions
Strep throat vs sore throat: How can you tell the difference?
Understanding the difference between strep throat and sore throat starts by defining the terms.
Health Conditions
Chronic Kidney Disease: Understanding the Basics
The kidneys are an essential part of our body's filtration system, responsible for removing waste and
excess fluid from our blood.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) describes a wide range of neuro-developmental disorders that can cause significant social, behavioural and communication challenges.
Health Conditions
Reduce your risk of cancer – small changes for a big difference
Here’s how you can reduce your risk of cancer. Lower your chances of developing cancer, feel better, and improve your quality of life.
Health Conditions
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma.
Health Conditions
Diabetes affect on your body
Over time, high blood sugar can cause damage to small and large blood vessels in the body.
Health Conditions
Prediabetes
Prediabetes is diagnosed when your blood sugar levels are above the specified range but not high enough to be classified as having type 2 diabetes.
Health Conditions
Spinal cord injuries and conditions
The signs and symptoms of common spine conditions and injuries often depend on which spinal nerves are affected.
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Spotlight on men’s health
Dr Neil Richards is a Family Physician at Intercare Blaauwberg in Cape Town.
Preventative dental care
Dental care plays an important role in your overall health and wellbeing. Oral health is connected to the health of your body as a whole.
What happens to your body once you stop smoking?
Deciding to stop smoking is challenging for most tobacco users as tobacco cravings or urges to smoke can be powerful.
