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Mediclinic’s Dr Jess Morris on why AI is not a reliable source of health info

Medtech

Mediclinic’s Dr Jess Morris on why AI is not a reliable source of health info

3 hours

Beyond Points: AI rewrites the rules of retail loyalty

Retail Marketing

Beyond Points: AI rewrites the rules of retail loyalty

Mosa Ntwampe, Issued by Brave Group 1 day

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Bestmed's Johan Viljoen: How tech is transforming chronic care

Johan Viljoen 19 Jan 2026

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Noncommunicable diseases

High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health

Themba Titus Sigudu 16 Jan 2026

Essential eye-care tips and benefits

Ophthalmology

Essential eye-care tips and benefits

Issued by Stone 15 Dec 2025

eNCA's Checkpoint investigation triumphs at Vodacom Journalist Awards

Media

eNCA's Checkpoint investigation triumphs at Vodacom Journalist Awards

5 Dec 2025

Dentsu Zambia sparks national conversation on heart health with new partnership

Cardiology

Dentsu Zambia sparks national conversation on heart health with new partnership

Issued by Dentsu 24 Nov 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Explainer: GLP-1s and weight management

10 Nov 2025

Why chronic disease management is South Africa’s most urgent healthcare priority

Medical Aid

Why chronic disease management is South Africa’s most urgent healthcare priority

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 28 Oct 2025

Get instant discounts with Dis-Chem's Better Rewards programme

Health & Beauty

Get instant discounts with Dis-Chem's Better Rewards programme

10 Oct 2025

Carl Moodley, Chief Information Officer at Genric Insurance Company

Employee Wellness

How employers can leverage non-life insurance solutions to attract talent

Carl Moodley 22 Sep 2025

Medshield explains the importance of managing your stress and anxiety now

Mental health

Medshield explains the importance of managing your stress and anxiety now

Issued by Stone 22 Sep 2025

Rainbow Chicken champions heart health with new Farmer Brown Nourish range

FMCG

Rainbow Chicken champions heart health with new Farmer Brown Nourish range

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 2 Sep 2025

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Public Health

Botswana's medical supply chain collapse triggers public health emergency

26 Aug 2025

Stay ahead of your health with Medshield: The importance of regular checkups

Medical Aid

Stay ahead of your health with Medshield: The importance of regular checkups

Issued by Stone 25 Aug 2025

Women's Health

Why women's health is key to economic success in South Africa

15 Aug 2025

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Sports Science

Empowerment through exercise: Ugandan women fight obesity

21 Jul 2025

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Neurology

#WorldBrainDay: Dementia prevention starts early

22 Jul 2025

Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future

Medical Aid

Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 27 Jun 2025

Preventing and managing chronic kidney disease, by Medshield

Noncommunicable diseases

Preventing and managing chronic kidney disease, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 15 Apr 2025

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Specialties

Home dialysis: The affordable solution for kidney patients in remote areas

10 Apr 2025

Healthcare

Living with multiple chronic conditions cuts lives short – but Africans are overlooked in research

Isaac Kisiangani, Michele Ramsay, and Michelle Kamp 8 Apr 2025

Changing systems to reduce obesity in SA

Education & Training

Changing systems to reduce obesity in SA

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 4 Mar 2025

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Healthcare

#World Obesity Day: Genetics play a role, but lifestyle is key, say experts

3 Mar 2025

Medical Aid

Vitality Health’s new plan in Tanzania: a game-changer for workplace wellness

Katja Hamilton 26 Feb 2025

Ultra-sound; ‘underused, under-trained,’ in SA

Medtech

Ultra-sound; ‘underused, under-trained,’ in SA

Issued by Zebra Medical 23 Jan 2025

What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Trends

What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 9 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters.

Medical Aid

A new low-cost medical scheme is here from Discovery Health

13 Nov 2024

Are you thinking about changing medical schemes but not sure of the risks? Medshield shares guidance

Medical Aid

Are you thinking about changing medical schemes but not sure of the risks? Medshield shares guidance

Issued by Stone 12 Nov 2024

Northlink College’s The Link Show highlights the college's dedication to health and wellness

Higher Education

Northlink College’s The Link Show highlights the college's dedication to health and wellness

Issued by Northlink College 30 Sep 2024

Pick n Pay launches Live Well Club to encourage healthier eating habits

Retailers

Pick n Pay launches Live Well Club to encourage healthier eating habits

4 Sep 2024

Public Health

Transforming heart health: Awareness saves lives

4 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of the APCC, Ewa Skowronska.

Palliative care

‘More SA men need to be aware of palliative healthcare’ – APCC

25 Jun 2024

Source: Maize Suppliers.

Healthcare

Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame

Thokozani Simelane 14 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. The Ministry of Health of Ghana signing an MoU with AstraZeneca. Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, director public health, Ghana Health Service; Winfred Ofosu, Ghana Health Service; Deepak Arora, country president, African Cluster, AstraZeneca, and Ruud Dobber, executive vice president, BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit, AstraZeneca.

Public Health

Growth of AstraZeneca’s flagship health equity programme

3 Jun 2024

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Public Health

New MyDynamics portal offers free patient support and health education

8 May 2024

Medtech

SA's consumers get as-you-go private healthcare app to fit their busy lifestyles

17 Apr 2024

Source: iStock.

Public Health

Urgent call to action: Combatting chronic kidney disease crisis in Africa

18 Mar 2024

Big companies, like Nestlé, are funding health research in South Africa - why this is wrong

Research

Big companies, like Nestlé, are funding health research in South Africa - why this is wrong

Susan Goldstein, Mark Tomlinson, Rachel Wynberg and Tanya Doherty 5 Mar 2024

Remembering Professor Harry Seftel: A legacy of insight and compassion

Radio & Audio

Remembering Professor Harry Seftel: A legacy of insight and compassion

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 7 Dec 2023

Transport Month: Truck driver wellness critical to road safety

Transport

Transport Month: Truck driver wellness critical to road safety

24 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf Ahmed El Hofy, general manager SA, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, examines how we navigate our work and personal spaces

Employee Wellness

#MentalHealth: How to navigate work and personal spaces

Ahmed El Hofy 24 Oct 2023