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Have you got your flu shots?

Flu shots are Influenza (flu) vaccines that protect against infection by influenza viruses. Flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs, also called the respiratory system.

Medical

Are your breasts dense?

A mammogram can determine whether your breasts are dense or not. Breast density reflects the amount of fibrous and glandular tissue in a woman’s breasts compared with the amount of fatty tissue.

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.

Medical

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

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.

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Sex in your 50s and 60s

Around age 50, the empty nest syndrome might make some women more interested in sex.

Nutrition

4 ways to keep your heart healthy

Our fast-paced lifestyles are getting faster, so we resort to fast meals that give us higher highs and even lower lows. South Africans are slowing down, getting bigger, cases of heart disease are on the rise… and our hearts just have to keep up. It is important to keep your heart healthy.

Medical

What causes heart disease?

An unhealthy heart significantly impacts your overall health. The most common heart disease is coronary artery disease (narrow or blocked coronary arteries), which can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, or stroke.