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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

Inclusive play redefined: First-ever autistic Barbie hits the shelves

DEI

Inclusive play redefined: First-ever autistic Barbie hits the shelves

13 Jan 2026

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Pharmaceuticals

WHO releases global GLP-1 guidelines for treating obesity

5 Dec 2025

Diabetes across life stages

Noncommunicable diseases

Diabetes across life stages

Clarice Broom, Issued by Westlink Business Solutions 18 Nov 2025

Celebrities join the Wear It Forward campaign transforming diabetes care for SA children

ESG

Celebrities join the Wear It Forward campaign transforming diabetes care for SA children

17 Nov 2025

Major AI breakthrough in diabetes care for Diabetes Month

Medical Research

Major AI breakthrough in diabetes care for Diabetes Month

Issued by JNPR 14 Nov 2025

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Noncommunicable diseases

#WorldDiabetesDay: Tackling workplace stigma in South Africa

14 Nov 2025

Medshield’s guide to living well with diabetes

Medical Aid

Medshield’s guide to living well with diabetes

Issued by Stone 13 Nov 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Explainer: GLP-1s and weight management

10 Nov 2025

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Nutrition

Fruit juices in South Africa are getting a free ride: why they should have the same health warning labels as fizzy drinks

Siphiwe Dlamini 21 Oct 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Aspen to launch Mounjaro for weight management in South Africa

13 Oct 2025

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Medical Research

Nobel prize awarded for discovery of immune system’s ‘security guards’

Tracy Hussell 7 Oct 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

"Not only waistlines, but lifespans” — Dr Tommie Smook on GLP-1s

6 Oct 2025

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Nutrition

Is TikTok right? Should I avoid matcha if I have low iron?

Margaret Murray 2 Oct 2025

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Fashion & Homeware

New Barbie × Jenna Clifford collection empowers girls through TechnoGirl Trust

25 Sep 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Revolutionising weight loss: GLP-1s help South Africans cut sugar

22 Sep 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Weight loss drug semaglutide shown to be safe and potentially more effective at higher dose – new findings

Martin Whyte 18 Sep 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Danish weight-loss drug Wegovy debuts in South Africa, challenging Eli Lilly

Nqobile Dludla and Siyanda Mthethwa 14 Aug 2025

Tailoring exercise to your life stage, by Medshield

Medical Aid

Tailoring exercise to your life stage, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 14 Aug 2025

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Noncommunicable diseases

Push for CGM device standards to protect diabetics

12 Aug 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Is Ozempic the answer to obesity or a risky quick fix?

5 Aug 2025

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Health & Social Welfare

Toys R Us wants you to put down the device and play

22 Jul 2025

Living well with autoimmune disorders: Insights from Medshield

Noncommunicable diseases

Living well with autoimmune disorders: Insights from Medshield

Issued by Stone 16 Jul 2025

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Noncommunicable diseases

This Barbie has type 1 diabetes

9 Jul 2025

The future of medical schemes depends on technology, trust and transformation

Medical Aid

The future of medical schemes depends on technology, trust and transformation

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 12 Jun 2025

Healthcare

Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases

Francisca Mutap 24 Apr 2025

Medshield shares how nutrition shapes your health and happiness

Nutrition

Medshield shares how nutrition shapes your health and happiness

Issued by Stone 1 Apr 2025

Transforming SA’s food landscape begins with a balanced breakfast, complete with whole grains

Nutrition

Transforming SA’s food landscape begins with a balanced breakfast, complete with whole grains

Mandy Murphy, Issued by Clockwork 10 Mar 2025

Healthcare

Why diabetes management is critical this World Kidney Day

10 Mar 2025

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Healthcare

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

3 Mar 2025

Source: Global NCD Alliance Forum.

Healthcare

A breath of fresh air: How Kigali’s car-free Sundays keep people moving

Zano Kunene 28 Feb 2025

Public Health

How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

Louise Baur, John B. Dixon, Priya Sumithran and Wendy A. Brown 23 Jan 2025

Virgin Active survey reveals the most outrageous wellness trends from 2024

Wellness

Virgin Active survey reveals the most outrageous wellness trends from 2024

16 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

Pharmaceuticals

Urgent warning as fake Ozempic infiltrates South African market

11 Nov 2024

How to eat right for a better life

Nutrition

How to eat right for a better life

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 9 Oct 2024

Public Health

Transforming heart health: Awareness saves lives

4 Sep 2024

Public Health

Sanofi commits to affordable insulin pens for diabetic patients

20 Aug 2024

Nutrition

Leveraging the power of nutrition to drive the potential of young minds

Mandy Murphy 11 Jul 2024

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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: Biotts.

Pharmaceuticals

Biotts makes history: Transdermal insulin delivery

2 May 2024

Source: Novo Nordisk.

Healthcare

The rise of Ozempic: how surprise discoveries and lizard venom led to a new class of weight-loss drugs

11 Apr 2024

Let's talk about SA women and obesity

Nutrition

Let's talk about SA women and obesity

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 4 Mar 2024

Navigating 2024's top nutrition trends with insights from registered dietitians

Nutrition

Navigating 2024's top nutrition trends with insights from registered dietitians

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 25 Jan 2024

Stay on track with your healthy habits

Wellness

Stay on track with your healthy habits

16 Jan 2024

UCT professor wins prestigious global award

Higher Education

UCT professor wins prestigious global award

7 Dec 2023

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Noncommunicable diseases

Join aQuellé in the cause for diabetes - Let's beat diabetes, together

Issued by aQuellé 23 Oct 2023