High crime rates in cities often keep children indoors, leading to sedentary behaviours like playing video games and snacking on unhealthy, ultra-processed foods.

by Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie and Dr Sonja Mostert of the University of Pretoria’s Diabetes Research Centre Every 14 November, we observe World Diabetes Day. The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 ...

The South African Weather Services has issued a warning of torrential rains in parts of the country. (Photo: Freepik) The South African Weather Services has issued a warning of torrential rains in ...

South Africa’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement has left the healthcare sector facing tight financial constraints, as tax revenue projections fall and no additional funding is allocated.

In October 2023, four young children in Soweto fell ill after buying snacks from a local spaza shop, leading to the tragic deaths of Neo Kgang and Leon Jele. Despite a year passing, families have not ...

A major consequence of child poverty highlighted in the report is the causal link between poverty and child abuse.

The decision by Novo Nordisk to discontinue the insulin pens will force patients to revert to syringes, complicating diabetes care for millions of people.

Following complaints from advocacy groups, the HPCSA initially issued Ramathuba a caution for unprofessional behaviour.

Dr Rachel Jewkes: Not all cases of teenage pregnancy are statutory rape. A lot of these pregnancies are the result of rape. If you’re a 16-year-old boy and a girl who’s 14 refuses to have sex with you ...

The Moqhaka Local Municipality in the Free State says the water is safe to drink, until samples that have been sent for testing show otherwise. This comes as residents told Health-e News that the tap ...