Climate change is affecting skin health in more than 40% of countries worldwide
Dr Esther Freeman, an American dermatologist, epidemiologist and associate professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, says climate-health preparedness should include skin health. Her call...
View Article“Ozempic face” and the GLP-1 boom are changing the face of beauty
As pharmaceutical companies clean up the GLP-1 aisle, the rise of “Ozempic face”—the loss of facial volume from rapid weight loss—is creating an opportunity for beauty brands.
View Article#WomensHealthMatters: Spar is ensuring menstruation never becomes a barrier
The World Economic Forum (WEF) says women spend 25% more of their lives with health issues or disabilities than men, causing a global loss of 75 million years of life. It adds that improving women’s...
View ArticleSpringbok, Bafana Bafana stars tackle obesity in new Novo Nordisk campaign
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has teamed up with South African sports stars in a new campaign to tackle rising obesity among men in the country.
View ArticleOzempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro could “fuel the fire” of mental illness, warns...
A psychiatrist has warned that the use of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, for weight loss could, if misused, “fuel the fire” of mental illness.
View Article#WomensMonth | Stressed and blessed: South African women are not doing well
We’re living in a time where women seemingly have it all. Even so, between taking on household management, childrearing, and building ceiling-shattering careers, we’ve got a lot on our plate.
View ArticleMany elite athletes live with health impacts long after they retire. Should...
When former All Black Sonny Bill Williams spoke from hospital before his recent neck surgery, his message was not simply about pain. It was a warning to young athletes and their parents about the...
View ArticleIs the Ariana Grande discourse a concern or public scrutiny?
Coming off her recent high from her portrayal of Glinda in the cinematic adaptation of Wicked (which earned her an Oscar nomination in 2025), Ariana Grande recently released a new album titled Petal...
View ArticleAlcohol’s hidden calories: product labels could help fight obesity in South...
South Africa is grappling with an obesity crisis. Nearly half of adults are overweight or obese. Public discussion often focuses on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks as reasons for weight gain....
View ArticleNew global campaign wants to dispel allure of skin bleaching
Through a new campaign, the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Head of Dermatology, Professor Ncoza Dlova, and her working group aim to dispel the allure of skin-bleaching practices worldwide —...
View ArticleNovo Nordisk v iDexis: What’s in a name (or, in this case, a compounded...
The legal battle between Novo Nordisk and Pretoria-based pharmacy group iDexis could reshape South Africa’s compounding medicine landscape.
View ArticleYoung UP researchers develop citrus-based supplement to fight diabetes and...
A team of young researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) is developing an innovative health supplement that transforms citrus peel waste into a potentially powerful tool against lifestyle...
View ArticleMomentum Multiply's Maria Carpenter | SA healthcare needs a personal touch
Despite the pool of knowledge on healthy habits in South Africa, noncommunicable diseases — particularly heart disease and diabetes — are still large contributors to the country’s mortality rate.
View ArticleBizTrends | Discovery Health members live longer, healthier lives, finds...
The saying “health is wealth” has never been truer at Discovery Health. According to its recently released HealthTrend26 report, the Discovery Health Medical Scheme recorded a 5.6% reduction in...
View ArticleNtryMed debuts The Ordinary-style efficacy at accessible prices in SA
In South Africa's crowded skincare market, newly launched NtryMed stands out by offering scientifically developed skincare tailored for South Africans, focusing on accessible and proven solutions for...
View ArticlePCOS renamed to PMOS to improve diagnosis and care
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed to more accurately reflect the hormonal or endocrine disorder that affects more than 170 million women worldwide. The new name, Polyendocrine Metabolic...
View ArticleSouth Africa introduces first real-time diabetes monitoring dashboard
In a major step forward in tackling one of the country’s leading causes of death, the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Health, National...
View ArticleThe 63% parity threshold: Why SA beauty brands are falling into the “vibe” trap
The South African beauty and personal care market is currently in the midst of a $4bn arms race. From the aggressive expansion of specialist retailers to the surge of local independent founders, the...
View ArticleSouth Africa’s silent health crisis: Lifestyle diseases now outpace infections
South Africa’s health burden is undergoing a major shift. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease are now the leading cause of death, according to the latest...
View ArticleMeta and YouTube’s wakeup call: A global warning South Africa cannot ignore
When courts in the United States of America recently found Meta and YouTube liable for addiction-related harms to children, it marked a turning point in how governments are beginning to hold powerful...
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