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Does smoking cause lung cancer?
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer globally. However, lung cancer can also occur in people who have never smoked.
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Why eye tests matter?
Eye examinations are vital as they assess the health of your vision and check the ability to focus on and distinguish between objects.
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Understanding COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccines can seem scary, especially when we don’t really understand how they work. A vast, but sometimes confusing, amount of information is available related to COVID-19 vaccines.
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A change of heart – A change of life
We often forget to have a ‘heart-to-heart’ about the health of our hearts. And yet, the heart is central to our overall health.
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What’s the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest, and heart failure?
A heart attack is often confused with cardiac arrest, and people often use these terms interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.
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Breastfeeding – A shared responsibility
The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the most significant outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement celebrated in over 120 countries from 1 – 7 August.
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The importance of a Pap Smear
Ladies, familiarise yourselves with why Pap smears are essential, how they work for virgins, when to schedule one, and whether they can detect STDs. Stay informed and prioritise your health.
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More Than a Woman
The 21st-century woman has achieved milestones her foremothers couldn’t fathom.
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Take ownership of your health
Dr André Kilian is a Family Physician at Intercare Summerstrand in Port Elizabeth. He is married and has four children and five grandchildren. The most important
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More than a six-pack
What media and popular culture serve men as ‘Health’ and masculinity often entails chiselled triceps and excessive use of protein supplements.
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Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help slow or stop the loss of bone mass and help prevent fractures.
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.
9 Ways to improve your gut bacteria
Most of your body’s bacteria are found in your gut, home to about 40 trillion bacteria. They are essential for overall health and make up your gut microbiome. Nonetheless, particular kinds of microbes in your digestive organs can add to numerous illnesses.
