The South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG) and the South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO) are proud to join the international community in recognising June 2023 as Global Uterine Cancer Month. This month-long initiative aims to raise awareness about uterine cancer, also known as cancer of the womb or endometrial cancer, […]
Unhealthy living is accelerating chronic kidney disease (CKD) in South Africa – to the point where even potential donors are being disqualified – damaging not only their own kidneys but also reducing the chances of saving another’s life. The South African Medical Journal estimates that 10% of people worldwide suffer from some degree […]
Given the dramatic climb in deaths associated with noncommunicable diseases, especially heart disease and cancer, it’s important for all South Africans to make health a priority in 2023. According to Discovery, which insures more than 40% of SA’s medical scheme market, claims for cardiometabolic conditions (caused by hypertension, abnormal blood glucose levels, triglycerides and obesity) […]
What better way to celebrate Spooky Season this October than with an AWESOME Halloween bounti Marathon? To end off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we bring this event to you in partnership with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). We’re thrilled to announce that 30% of every in-person ticket sale, and 80% of every online […]
Cleverly combining the words ‘cancer’ and ‘survive’ in their name, Cancervive is a unique, cancer awareness project that is proudly backed by SPAR this Breast Cancer Awareness month. Using the stories of survivors to inspire and educate, the project aims to encourage people to empower themselves with the message that ‘early detection saves lives!’ says […]
Young people, students and professionals who have not yet learned to touch-type will do well to consider making this small learning investment that will reap benefits for life, an education expert says. Touch typing is a skill that allows you to type on a keyboard without looking at the keys, using all ten fingers […]
From cocktail parties and Christmas feasts to New Year’s Eve festivities, the end-of-year holidays are synonymous with social gatherings and delicious, but often rich and indulgent food and alcoholic excesses that can become a challenge for the digestive system. Researchers claim that herbal drinks, like Rooibos, which is indigenous to South Africa and derived from […]