Breast cancer: What you need to know
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers globally, affecting millions of people each year, including in South Africa. While it predominantly affects women, it’s important to note that men can also develop breast cancer.
Intercare Day Hospitals co-payment discounts on medical and dental procedures.
In response to many South Africans’ ongoing economic pressures, Intercare Day Hospitals announces significant co-payment discounts on Gastroscopy/Colonoscopy (G&C) scopes and dental procedures.
Managing your child’s lifestyle to avoid diabetes later in life
Heart disease is often associated with older adults, but it’s increasingly affecting younger people. In South Africa, one in five deaths is due to heart disease.
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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.
COPD is a major contributor to the burden of lung disease in SA. The condition is now considered to be a multi-system disease.
Millions of people around the world are walking around with sight-threatening disease. The good news is that many eye problems and diseases can be treated if detected early.
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.
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Brushing and flossing are both important for your oral health. Brushing only removes plaque from the front and back surfaces of your teeth.
Kids are naturally against regular ‘mouth inspections’, especially little ones, so early tooth decay can be pretty hard to spot!
A beautiful smile is immediately associated with youth, health, and vitality. A smile can thus be an asset or a distraction.
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What is dementia?
Has anyone offered you a purple ribbon today? On 21 September, the world commemorates those affected by dementia.
Get more out of life with joint replacement
Over time, joints experience wear and tear, referred to as joint degeneration.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway (tunnel) of bones and ligaments on the palm side of your wrist.
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