Beyond the Scale: Understanding obesity and its impact.
The conversation around obesity often gets bogged down in numbers and scales.
Toothache: Symptoms, causes and treatments
Experiencing a toothache can be an uncomfortable and worrying situation.
The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Obesity: Unveiling the Connection
The surprising link between dental health and obesity is gaining attention in health and wellness.
What is epilepsy?
A seizure is a sudden behaviour alteration due to a temporary change in the brain’s electrical functioning.
RSV in children
The only symptoms in very young infants with RSV may be irritability, decreased activity, and breathing difficulties.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway (tunnel) of bones and ligaments on the palm side of your wrist.
Understanding menstruation – it could save your relationship.
Menstruation doesn’t only affect the woman experiencing it; it may also impact their partners.
Multiple Sclerosis – Get the facts.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the central nervous system
Atrial Fibrillation – Listen to your heart.
Atrial fibrillation (also known as “AF” or “Afib”) is a common heart rhythm problem that may or may not be noticeable as a racing
What is Vitiligo?
Vitiligo is a long-term condition where pale white patches develop on the skin, caused by the lack of melanin
Understanding menstruation
Talking about personal subjects like periods (menstruation) can make parents and children uncomfortable.
Measles – It isn’t just a little rash.
Approximately one out of three reported measles cases have one or more complications
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.
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.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) describes a wide range of neuro-developmental disorders that can cause significant social, behavioural and communication challenges.
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.
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.
Diabetes affect on your body
Over time, high blood sugar can cause damage to small and large blood vessels in the body.
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.
Spinal cord injuries and conditions
The signs and symptoms of common spine conditions and injuries often depend on which spinal nerves are affected.
Stroke
A stroke, sometimes called a ‘brain attack’, occurs when blood flow and oxygen to an area of the brain are cut off.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling.
Abdominal bloating?
Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis that affects the lungs.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), better known as “spastic colon,” is a condition of the large intestine (colon).
Sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the cessation of airflow during sleep, preventing air from entering the lungs due to an obstruction.
How can eye injuries be prevented?
Injuries to the eyes are surprisingly common. In South Africa, most are caused by violence, motor vehicle accidents, alcoholism, poverty, and other social ills prevalent in many communities.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults
Older adults have an increased risk of severe complications from the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, because immune systems weaken as you grow older.
Osteoporosis
Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help slow or stop the loss of bone mass and help prevent fractures.
Hypertension
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in which the long-term force.
Dentophobia
Dentophobia, also called odontophobia, is a fear of visiting the dentist.
Whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis or the 100-day cough, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection caused by the bacterium.
Vasectomy
When it comes to family planning, a couple may consider a vasectomy. Those considering a vasectomy often have already decided that they don’t want any more children.
Food poisoning?
Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is caused by eating contaminated food.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a viral illness caused by the bite of a mosquito carrying the yellow fever virus.
Malaria
International travel can be exciting but pose various health risks, depending on the traveler and the trip.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a painful condition that occurs when tissue similar to the uterus lining (womb) grows outside of the uterus.
Prostate Cancer
Testicular cancer is a disease that occurs when cancerous (malignant) cells develop.
Periodontitis
What is Periodontitis?
It is the most common oral disease affecting up to 50% of the adult population around the globe.
The difference between snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring happens when air cannot move freely through your nose and throat during sleep.
Back pain
Back pain can be a result of injury, activity, and some medical conditions. Acute pain starts suddenly and lasts for up to 6 weeks.
Ear infection
Ear infections mostly affect children, but adults are not immune. Ear infections can be chronic or acute.
Diabetes
2020 is the year in which people realised that good health is something that could be taken away in an instant.
Diabetes – Download the ebook
The disease requires continuous management to ensure quality of life and to prevent serious complications that may be life threatening.
Diabetes and eye problems
People living with diabetes are at greater risk of developing eye problems. Diabetes damages blood vessels all over the body.
Caring for your feet if you have diabetes
Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet—even a small cut can have serious consequences.
Exercise for osteoporosis
One of the best ways to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis is by getting regular exercise. Exercise can help maintain the bone mass you have.
Male breast cancer
Both men and women can get breast cancer, although women have a much higher risk.
Panic attacks
Your heart is racing. The world is spinning. You feel like you might throw up. It’s a normal day, nothing has happened.
Stressed, anxious or ADHD?
Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also have a learning disability, depression or an anxiety disorder.
Restless leg syndrome in children
Restless leg syndrome is probably one of the most undiagnosed diseases in children.
Anxiety
Most of us experience anxiety at some stage in our lives. Here’s some mind-body-spirit practices to deal with anxiety, based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Quick facts about migraine | 3 min read
Migraine pain can take up to 1 to 2 hours to build up. Migraine pain typically starts out as a dull ache.
Headaches: Types, causes and treatments | 4 min read
Headaches are a common complaint. A headache is pain in any region of the head or neck.
Burnout | 5 min read
Feeling depleted of energy? You should recognise the signs of a burnout before it’s too late.
Bad breath (Halitosis) | 3 min read
Bad breath is probably the biggest turn-off in any social setting. How to practice healthy oral hygiene habits, and be comfortable and confident anytime, anywhere.
Cataract | 5 min read
A cataract is a frosting or clouding of the lens inside the eye. The most common cause is ageing but may be accelerated by diabetes or eye trauma.
Colorectal Cancer | 2 min read
The third most common form of cancer in the Western world.
Baby cavities | 1 min read
First appears as white spots on the front teeth. They can then rapidly progress to brown or black cavities on the teeth.
Male Pattern Baldness | 3 min read
A receding hairline or a bald patch’s arrival can dramatically affect a man’s confidence and body image.
Hepatitis | 6 min read
About 500 million people are currently infected with chronic Hepatitis B or C.
Acne | 7 min read
Acne is a skin condition that involves the oil glands at the base of hair follicles.
Baby colic | 2 min read
No other common condition in infants generates as much anxiety, concern, frustration and even anger as colic.
Rheumatology | 3 min read
No, it is not only arthritis…
There are more than 100 rheumatic diseases, some being more common than others.
Gum disease | 5 min read
Gum disease begins when plaque bacteria build-up at and below the gum margin.
Occlusal disease | 2 min read
Occlusal disease is caused by an imbalance between the teeth, the chewing muscles and the jaw.
Baby brain | 3 min read
Mayo Clinic defines baby brain as the cognitive changes, particularly forgetfulness, during pregnancy or shortly after becoming a mother.
ADHD | 6 min read
Raise the issue of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at any dinner party and each guest is likely to have a strong opinion about its nature.
Cardiac arrhythmia | 6 min read
An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. The heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | 4 min read
COPD is a major contributor to the burden of lung disease in SA. The condition is now considered to be a multi-system disease.
Diabetes | 2 min read
There is no one specific cause for Type 2 Diabetes or adult onset diabetes – it is a rather complex interaction of numerous genetic risk variants and lifestyle factors.
Tuberculosis (TB) | 6 min read
A curable disease that still kills two million people each year. One new infection occurring every second.
Oral cancer | 2 min read
Mouth cancer or oral cancer, can occur anywhere in the mouth. It mainly occurs after the age of 40, and the risk is more than twice as high in men as it is in women.
