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
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.
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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.
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Abdominal bloating
Explore the causes of bloating and discover foods that can alleviate this discomfort.
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Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis that affects the lungs.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), better known as “spastic colon,” is a condition of the large intestine (colon).
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Sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the cessation of airflow during sleep, preventing air from entering the lungs due to an obstruction.
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What is epilepsy?
A seizure is a sudden behaviour alteration due to a temporary change in the brain’s electrical functioning.
What happens to your body if you run every day?
Running daily can bring both rewards and challenges. For some, it’s a way to boost fitness and mental well-being, while for others, it might lead to physical strain if not balanced well.
GLP1 Agonists and Weight Management: The Current Status Quo and Black-Market Trade
Weight issues, obesity, hunger, and medical co-morbidities with reference to the use of Glucagon-like peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP1) have taken the world by storm.
The efficiency of these once weekly injections for weight loss is not in question. Losing 10-20% of body mass is very achievable, but there are some very serious concerns that have recently come to light.
