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Diabetes and eye problems
People living with diabetes are at greater risk of developing eye problems. Diabetes damages blood vessels all over the body.
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Caring for your feet if you have diabetes
Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet—even a small cut can have serious consequences.
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Male breast cancer
Both men and women can get breast cancer, although women have a much higher risk.
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Restless leg syndrome in children
Restless leg syndrome is probably one of the most undiagnosed diseases in children.
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Trust is a key factor in health care
From the small things… To the big decisions. Trust is important. Trust is identified as one of the essential components of a doctor-patient relationship.
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Mommy, my tummy hurts
Abdominal pain in children is very common and can be distressful for parents.
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Quick facts about migraine
Migraine pain can take up to 1 to 2 hours to build up. Migraine pain typically starts out as a dull ache.
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Headaches: Types, causes and treatments
Headaches are a common complaint. A headache is pain in any region of the head or neck.
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COVID-19 antibody testing
The national Department of Health (DoH) has confirmed that antibody testing is now legal in South Africa. Antibody testing determines whether you had COVID-19 in the past and now have antibodies against the virus.
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Health Issues Affecting Women
While both men and women contract various conditions, some health issues affect women differently and more commonly.
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