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Spring in South Africa rarely arrives quietly for households living with a loved one’s substance use. As winter routines fall away and the calendar tips into the year’s final stretch, conversations that were shelved through the cold months tend to resurface. Freeman House Recovery is leaning into that seasonal shift this September, using it to explain how family involvement and continuing care work in tandem with the residential treatment offered at its Meerhof facility in … [Read more...] about Freeman House Recovery Backs Families in Continuing Care

Ask most South African workers what the final quarter of the year involves and, alongside the festive-season countdown, they will mention a form. It arrives from a permit office demanding a medical assessment, from an employer wanting a sick note to cover the days off, or from a contract that cannot be signed without a medical report first. For those employed in transport, security, construction, cleaning and retail, this paperwork is a recurring fact of life. CareKahle, a South African operator … [Read more...] about CareKahle Puts Work Medicals and Sick Notes Beside Everyday Treatment

Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is using International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day (9 September) to address dangerous myths about drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol passes through the placenta and reaches the developing baby. Since no amount, type, or timing of alcohol has been proven safe during pregnancy, avoiding it completely is the safest choice. “Pregnant women are often given conflicting advice about alcohol by … [Read more...] about The Truth About Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy: 8 Myths Explained

The inaugural Women’s Health Matters Conference 2026, sponsored by Discovery Health, will take place on Thursday, 3 September 2026, at GIBS Business School in Johannesburg. Supported by Spar Group, the event will bring together leaders from healthcare, business, academia and civil society to tackle some of the most pressing health issues facing women in South Africa today.Across a full-day programme, delegates will explore women’s health at every stage of life, from reproductive health, … [Read more...] about Women’s Health Matters Conference 2026 Puts Women’s Health at the Centre of South Africa’s Healthcare and Workplace Agenda

Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, understands that many people dismiss constant thirst as a result of hot weather, exercise, or simply not drinking enough water. However, if you find yourself reaching for a glass of water throughout the day and still feeling thirsty, it could be a sign that something more serious is occurring inside your body. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide, yet many people remain … [Read more...] about Could Your Constant Thirst Be a Sign of Diabetes?

Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is educating the public about what different urine colours may indicate and when a colour change could warrant medical attention. While it may not be something most people like to discuss, the colour of your urine can provide valuable clues about your hydration levels, diet, medication use, and even potential underlying health conditions. Although many colour changes are harmless and temporary, others … [Read more...] about What Your Urine Colour Says About Your Health

Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging parents to learn the facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the HPV awareness period from 3 August to 28 September. HPV is one of the most common viral infections worldwide and is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer, as well as several other cancers affecting both men and women. According to UNICEF, cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related … [Read more...] about HPV Vaccine: Answers To Parents’ Most Common Questions

Johannesburg’s July chill has arrived with the Highveld winter, and Dr. Taryn Fletcher is using the season as a prompt for residents to give their eyes some attention. Working out of her Bryanston rooms, Dr. Fletcher provides specialised treatment for a wide spread of common and sight-threatening eye conditions, with particular expertise in microincision cataract surgery, medical retinal disease, and aesthetic ophthalmology. Winter tends to bring dry air, indoor heating, and fewer hours of … [Read more...] about Dr. T Fletcher on Winter Eye Care in Johannesburg

It’s the one day of the year when thousands of South African men proudly swap formal work wear for purple speedos, all in the name of saving lives.The 2026 Hollard Daredevil Run is taking place on Friday, 23 October and entries are now open. Over the past 17 years, this iconic men’s health movement has raised millions for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa. Funds are used to help expand education and raise awareness about prostate … [Read more...] about The Purple Speedos Are Back! The Hollard Daredevil Run Returns for 2026

Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging parents and caregivers to understand how social media can influence teenagers’ mental health. For today’s teens, social media is much more than a way to stay in touch with friends. It is where they communicate, learn, share experiences, seek entertainment, and express themselves. While social media offers many benefits, it can also create challenges that affect mental health, … [Read more...] about How Social Media Affects Teens’ Mental Health

Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging parents and caregivers to understand how social media can influence teenagers’ mental health. For today’s teens, social media is much more than a way to stay in touch with friends. It is where they communicate, learn, share experiences, seek entertainment, and express themselves. While social media offers many benefits, it can also create challenges that affect mental health, … [Read more...] about How Social Media Affects Teens’ Mental Health

Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness about the warning signs of potentially dangerous insect bites and stings. Insect bites are a common part of everyday life, especially during warmer months, but they should not always be dismissed as harmless. With World Mosquito Day (20 August) highlighting the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of prevention, it also serves as a reminder that some insect bites … [Read more...] about When an Insect Bite Is More Serious Than You Think

Women’s Month arrives in August, and Top Care Women’s Clinic is using the occasion to send a clear message to women throughout Gauteng: a safe termination of pregnancy belongs in a clinic and is a genuine medical procedure, never a strip of tablets passed over at a taxi rank. Registered as a legal service provider, the clinic wants people to see the gulf between properly qualified care and the unregistered operators who advertise bargain terminations yet keep no premises, employ no … [Read more...] about Top Care Warns Against Backstreet Abortion Pill Sellers

The Highveld winter fades as August winds down, and Sky Dental is drawing focus to a side of dentistry that rarely earns the attention a dazzling new smile does: the careful, technical craft of rebuilding teeth worn thin, broken, or lost across the years. Serving Sandton from its Rivonia Road rooms since 2012, the practice is putting a spotlight on its restorative dentistry, dental implants and full mouth rehabilitation services, driven by a growing number of patients keen to bring back both the … [Read more...] about Sky Dental Offers Implants and Restorative Dental Care

Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness of leukaemia, a blood cancer with early symptoms often mistaken for common illnesses such as the flu, viral infections, stress, or simple fatigue. Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Month (15 August to 15 October) aims to raise awareness of blood cancers and encourage more people to join stem cell donor registries. Recognising the warning signs early can help … [Read more...] about Leukaemia Symptoms Often Mistaken for Common Illnesses