Health24.com | The workout you can do with your kids – and how to raise a fitter family

To lose weight, you need to make some big changes. Your family might just be the inspiration you need. Here's how to raise a fitter family.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/the-workout-you-can-do-with-your-kids-and-how-to-raise-a-fitter-family-20180626

Health24.com | How to avoid under-fuelling before your workout

Are you eating and drinking enough before your workout? If you have to ask, you probably aren't.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/how-to-avoid-under-fuelling-before-your-workout-20180626

Health24.com | What are winter allergies?

Wondering why your allergies flare up in winter? You may be suffering from winter allergies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/what-are-winter-allergies-20180604

Health24.com | Man born without a penis gets bionic manhood – and will have erection for 10 days

Although he has testicles, the one-in-20-million condition meant Wardle was born without a penis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/man-born-without-a-penis-gets-bionic-manhood-and-will-have-erection-for-10-days-20180630-2

Health24.com | Why you should never use store-bought pasta sauce – and how to make your own

Although using store-bought pasta sauce is convenient, you have no idea what you’re putting in your body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/why-you-should-never-use-store-bought-pasta-sauce-and-how-to-make-your-own-20180626

Health24.com | When am I ready to exercise again after I’ve been sick?

Can you really lace up for that half-marathon if you've been in bed with flu all week? We weigh in on when you can safely resume your exercise regime.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Exercise-and-health/when-am-i-ready-to-exercise-again-after-ive-been-sick-20180524

Health24.com | 6 times your period blood looks different – and what it means about your health

Dark. Light. Extra mucus. Clots. There's a reason for that.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/6-times-your-period-blood-looks-different-and-what-it-means-about-your-health-20180604

Health24.com | Antibiotic use in farm animals may add to superbug threat

Antibiotic use in farm animals may be a major contributor to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/Antibiotics/antibiotic-use-in-farm-animals-may-add-to-superbug-threat-20180629-2

Health24.com | SEE: How to tell the difference between type 1 and 2 diabetes

We took a look at the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/About-diabetes/see-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-type-1-and-2-diabetes-20180517

Health24.com | How much drinking is healthy?

When it comes to alcohol, the key is moderation. Here's a closer look at the connection between alcohol and your health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/Alcohol/how-much-drinking-is-healthy-20180629

Health24.com | How to tackle eye allergies

Allergies can affect you entire body – your skin, nose, airways, digestive system and your eyes. We take a look at how to manage eye allergies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/About-allergy/how-to-tackle-eye-allergies-20180629-2

Health24.com | ‘I had a colonoscopy – this is what it’s really like’

The colonoscopy gets such a bad rap; but it’s an important cancer-screening measure – and it’s actually a painless procedure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-health/i-had-a-colonoscopy-this-is-what-its-really-like-20180626

Health24.com | Is the milk in your fridge 'off'? Ask your smartphone

Could this prevent the next listeriosis outbreak? Researchers have developed a new cellphone app that can detect telltale gas.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Food-safety/is-the-milk-in-your-fridge-off-ask-your-smartphone-20180629-2

Health24.com | Gambling, sex and obesity tied to Parkinson's meds

Medication, used mainly to treat Parkinson’s disease, has long been suspected of causing strange psychological side effects, such as compulsive sexual activity and gambling.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Parkinsons-disease/News/gambling-sex-and-obesity-tied-to-parkinsons-meds-20180629

Health24.com | 7 surprising causes of constipation

Most people agree that a low fibre diet is a main cause of constipation. However, here are seven causes of constipation you might not be aware of.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/About-constipation/7-surprising-causes-of-constipation-20180620

Health24.com | Different skin allergies – causes and treatments

Every day millions of people around the world are affected by skin allergies. Some occur at random, whereas others may be a sign of a bigger problem.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/different-skin-allergies-causes-and-treatments-20180628-2

Health24.com | 10 smoking myths people still believe

Are you justifying your smoking addiction with any of the following claims? We separate fact from fallacy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/How-smoking-affects-your-health/10-smoking-myths-people-still-believe-20180628-2

Health24.com | How does drug resistance happen?

The World Health Organization warns that antimicrobial resistance will kill millions if no action is taken – but how does it develop?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/Antibiotics/how-does-drug-resistance-happen-20180626-2

Health24.com | No cholera outbreak in Tshwane, but investigation continues

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says that despite widespread reports of diarrhoea-related illnesses in Tshwane, there is no cholera outbreak.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/no-cholera-outbreak-in-tshwane-but-investigation-continues-20180628

Health24.com | Teachers share how they deal with your child's allergies

Health24 spoke to a group of grade four teachers at government schools. This is their experience.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Kids-and-allergies/teachers-share-how-they-deal-with-your-childs-allergies-20180628-2

Health24.com | 37-year-old survives heart attack on the way to her wedding

Sara Hoffman was just 37 when she had a terrifying incident on a plane en route to her wedding in Mexico.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/37-year-old-survives-heart-attack-on-the-way-to-her-wedding-20180628

Health24.com | How belly fat increases your risk of diabetes

We know that excess weight increases your risk for many diseases. But it’s a specific kind of fat that makes you more susceptible to diabetes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-diet-and-obesity/how-belly-fat-increases-your-risk-of-diabetes-20180628

Health24.com | 7 unpleasant side effects of constipation

Constipation is a common problem and can usually be relieved quite easily. Unfortunately, however, it can lead to nasty complications if left untreated for too long.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/News/7-unpleasant-side-effects-of-constipation-20180627

Health24.com | The most common ways to treat allergies

A third of South Africans will suffer from an allergy during their lifetime.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/the-most-common-ways-to-treat-allergies-20180627

Health24.com | SEE: How to understand what glucose levels mean

How much do you understand about glucose levels? We've put together an infographic to help you decode it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Blood-glucose-monitoring/see-how-to-understand-what-glucose-levels-mean-20180528

Health24.com | SEE: SA woman survives life-threatening infection around her facial prosthetic

After surviving a horrific accident, Vanessa Carter had to fight off a life-threatening infection caused by excessive antibiotic use.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Meds-and-you/Antibiotics/see-sa-woman-survives-life-threatening-infection-around-her-facial-prosthetic-20180627

Health24.com | Drink 3 cups of coffee for a healthy liver

Most people drink coffee to kick-start their day. Now it has been found that your morning cup of 'joe' may protect your liver too.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Liver-Health/News/drink-3-cups-of-coffee-for-a-healthy-liver-20180627-2

Health24.com | NHI: Hard to outlaw private healthcare, says expert

Government has taken first legislative steps to set up one health service for all, but it isn't clear if people will be able to buy cover outside of the national scheme.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/nhi-puts-r170-billion-in-the-hands-of-one-politician-20180627

Health24.com | Chronic sinusitis? Your adenoids might be the reason

Enlarged adenoids can occur in adults as well as in children and may be responsible for a myriad of uncomfortable symptoms, including sinusitis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sinusitis/treatment/chronic-sinusitis-your-adenoids-might-be-the-reason-20180618

Health24.com | Twenty-two-year-old battles Hodgkin’s lymphoma after initial cancer misdiagnosis

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a relatively rare cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, a network of vessels and glands spread throughout the body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/twenty-two-year-old-battles-hodgkins-lymphoma-after-initial-cancer-misdiagnosis-20180621

Health24.com | ‘Car crash saved my life’: Woman’s deadly brain tumour discovered after near fatal car crash

On 8 June she underwent a gruelling six-hour operation to remove 80% of the mass.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/car-crash-saved-my-life-womans-deadly-brain-tumour-discovered-after-near-fatal-car-crash-20180622-2

Health24.com | SEE: 14 things you didn’t know about the liver

Your liver is the biggest internal organ and performs more than 500 different functions in your body. Here are 14 facts about your liver you might not know.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Liver-Health/Liver-disease/see-14-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-liver-20180626

Health24.com | Could your dog unleash a flu pandemic?

Influenza viruses jumping from pigs to dogs have been identified, which begs the question if similar viruses could jump from dogs to humans.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/could-your-dog-unleash-a-flu-pandemic-20180626-2

Health24.com | Scientists can now alter the brain to make chocolate taste bad

A new study explores ways to make dieting easier for those with a sweet tooth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/scientists-can-now-alter-the-brain-to-make-chocolate-taste-bad-20180626

Health24.com | Menstrual migraines are incredibly common – despite often being ignored

Forty to 70% of women experience menstrual migraines.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Menstruation/menstrual-migraines-are-incredibly-common-despite-often-being-ignored-20180626

Health24.com | 7 constipation myths busted

Some people think they're constipated when missing one bowel movement, while others skip days without batting an eyelid. We debunk some myths connected to this uncomfortable condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/News/7-constipation-myths-busted-20180625

Health24.com | Is sushi really that healthy?

Depending on what type of sushi you order, it might not be as healthy as you think.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/is-sushi-really-that-healthy-20180618

Health24.com | Why does your armpit itch?

Stop doing the chicken dance and read this.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/why-does-your-armpit-itch-20180625

Health24.com | Here's how doctors are helping babies who can't sweat

Without the presence of a key developmental protein (EDA) in the womb, sweat glands can be irreversibly impaired from birth onward.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/heres-how-doctors-are-helping-babies-who-cant-sweat-20180625

Health24.com | Artificial sweeteners won't affect your blood sugar

Artificial sweeteners provide a sweet taste without adding a lot of calories or carbohydrates – especially important for people with diabetes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/artificial-sweeteners-wont-affect-your-blood-sugar-20180625-2

Health24.com | 5 foods that can cause constipation

If you’re suffering from constipation, you might want to avoid these foods.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/News/5-foods-that-can-cause-constipation-20180625-2

Health24.com | Tired of wearing underwear? Here are 6 things you should know before you go commando

Study up. Your manhood is at stake.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/tired-of-wearing-underwear-here-are-6-things-you-should-know-before-you-go-commando-20180619

Health24.com | Are sex robots healthy for humans?

Sex robots are no longer a thing of the future. They're here, but are they good for you?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/News/are-sex-robots-healthy-for-humans-20180624-3

Health24.com | Meet Gareth Scott, the gamer breaking stereotypes by helping others get fit

This gamer stays in shape by lifting more than just a controller.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/meet-gareth-scott-the-gamer-breaking-stereotypes-by-helping-others-get-fit-20180620

Health24.com | Gonorrhoea 101: Everything you need to know about the STI

Gonorrhoea is caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium and spread though the sexual contact with the penis, vagina, mouth or anus of an infected partner.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/gonorrhoea-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-sti-20180614

Health24.com | #Health24 ICYMI: Sweeping changes to healthcare; the girl who lived on water and gum; and WHO makes history

This is what you might have missed on Health24 this week...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/health24-icymi-sweeping-changes-to-healthcare-the-girl-who-lived-on-water-and-gum-and-who-makes-history-20180622

Health24.com | Motsoaledi not out ‘to destroy the private health sector’

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi wants SA's medical scheme beneficiaries to get immediate relief from 'the serious challenges experienced in the current medical aid regime'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/motsoaledi-not-out-to-destroy-the-private-health-sector-20180622

Health24.com | 12 foods that have way more fibre than a shop-bought fibre bar

Try to get your fibre from real food.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/12-foods-that-have-way-more-fibre-than-a-shop-bought-fibre-bar-20180622

Health24.com | Opioid painkiller prescriptions linked to perks for doctors

A new study found that doctors who receive gifts from sales representatives of opioid painkiller manufacturers prescribe more of those drugs than doctors who don't.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Pain-Management/News/opioid-painkiller-prescriptions-linked-to-perks-for-doctors-20180622

Health24.com | Plastic surgery for men surging ahead

Historically speaking, the majority of plastic surgery patients were women. However, the number of men going under the knife is rapidly increasing.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/News/plastic-surgery-for-men-surging-ahead-20180622

Health24.com | Do you know what causes cancer?

Wrong ideas about what causes cancer can lead to unnecessary worry and even inhibit good prevention and treatment decisions.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Triggers-and-prevention/do-you-know-what-causes-cancer-20180622-2

Health24.com | The corruption behind Gauteng Health crisis revealed

Civil society organisations released explosive details of a Special Investigation Unit report on massive corruption within the Gauteng Health Department.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/the-corruption-behind-gauteng-health-crisis-revealed-20180621

Health24.com | Yoga may be the right move against urinary incontinence

'Downward dog' your way to a healthy bladder.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/yoga-may-be-the-right-move-against-urinary-incontinence-20180621

Health24.com | Hubbly hooking lots of young adults on tobacco

New research has found hubbly bubbly/hookah responsible for over half of tobacco smoke inhaled by young people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/hubbly-hooking-lots-of-young-adults-on-tobacco-20180621-2

Health24.com | Being transgender is not a mental disorder, WHO decides

The declassification should lead to less stigma.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Brain/News/being-transgender-is-not-a-mental-disorder-who-decides-20180621

Health24.com | Are prem babies less successful later in life?

Babies born prematurely may lag behind educationally and professionally.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/Birth/are-prem-babies-less-successful-later-in-life-20180621-2

Health24.com | Watching 'Incredibles 2' comes with seizure warning in SA

Movie-goers with photosensitive epilepsy are advised to take precaution.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/watching-incredibles-2-comes-with-seizure-warning-in-sa-20180621

Health24.com | Traditional healer makes history by opening traditional hospital

A KZN healer has opened a hospital in the north of the province where he treats patients who are in need of traditional treatment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/traditional-healer-makes-history-by-opening-traditional-hospital-20180620

Health24.com | Cape Town woman receives benchmark pacemaker

The latest pacemaker technology boasts more dynamic features for resynchronising the heart.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/cape-town-woman-receives-benchmark-pacemaker-20180620

Health24.com | When is constipation a medical emergency?

Constipation is always uncomfortable, but when do you need medical intervention? Here are five examples of when you should seek help.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/News/when-is-constipation-a-medical-emergency-20180619

Health24.com | How often should you eat fish to ward off heart disease?

Health experts are urging people to eat fish twice a week to help reduce the risk of heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/how-often-should-you-eat-fish-to-ward-off-heart-disease-20180620-2

Health24.com | 7 ways to keep your liver healthy

Do you want to keep your liver happy? Moderate alcohol consumption is not the only way.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Liver-Health/Liver-disease/7-ways-to-keep-your-liver-healthy-20180620

Health24.com | Baby teeth give clues to origins of autism

New research suggests that it is possible to spot the roots of autism from a close examination of baby teeth.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Autism/News/baby-teeth-give-clues-to-origins-of-autism-20180620

Health24.com | Hypertension during pregnancy can be managed

A history with hypertension automatically classifies a pregnancy as high risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/hypertension-during-pregnancy-can-be-managed-20180620-2

Health24.com | Doctors can now print a new cornea in 10 minutes

Researchers have formulated a groundbreaking experimental technique that could help millions on the corneal transplant waiting list.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Eye/News/doctors-can-now-print-a-new-cornea-in-10-minutes-20180620

Health24.com | Massive shake-up of health laws ahead of NHI

Aaron Motsoaledi, South Africa's Health Minister, is about to release two Bills that will begin the process of establishing a single universal health system for all South Africans.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/massive-shake-up-of-health-laws-ahead-of-nhi-20180620

Health24.com | Dirty air in pregnancy may raise baby's blood pressure risk

According to a study, children exposed to high levels of 'fine-particulate air pollution' in late pregnancy were more likely to have high blood pressure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/dirty-air-in-pregnancy-may-raise-babys-blood-pressure-risk-20180620

Health24.com | Innovative device may revolutionise diagnosing malaria

Could drawing blood and running numerous tests to diagnose malaria be a thing of the past?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Malaria/News/innovative-device-may-revolutionise-diagnosing-malaria-20180619

Health24.com | Meet the woman who battles with a compulsive ‘hair-pulling’ disorder

“I started pulling when I was 16. I was in foster care and had been in about seven foster homes."

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/meet-the-woman-who-battles-with-a-compulsive-hair-pulling-disorder-20180615

Health24.com | What is 'blue light therapy' and how can it help relieve constipation?

People with chronic constipation may find some relief with the assistance of so called "blue light therapy".

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/News/what-is-blue-light-therapy-and-how-can-it-help-relieve-constipation-20180619

Health24.com | SA first country to break all barriers to blockbuster TB drug

Cure rates for XDR-TB (extensively drug-resistant TB) patients taking the new drug bedaquiline are as high as 80%.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/sa-first-country-to-break-all-barriers-to-blockbuster-tb-drug-20180619

Health24.com | Here’s how to train your bladder

You train to increase your physical fitness. So consider training your bladder too; it may decrease your chances of developing urinary incontinence when you are older.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/heres-how-to-train-your-bladder-20171107

Health24.com | How your mucus can be a guide to sinusitis treatment

Suffering from chronic sinusitis? Your mucus might help identify the most effective treatment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sinusitis/News/how-your-mucus-can-be-a-guide-to-sinusitis-treatment-20180619-2

Health24.com | ‘I’m the woman whose terminal breast cancer went into remission after immunotherapy’

Judy Perkins was preparing to die when an experimental treatment changed everything.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-life/im-the-woman-whose-terminal-breast-cancer-went-into-remission-after-immunotherapy-20180614

Health24.com | 10 reasons you may have insomnia and how fix it

From smoking to screen-time... here are 10 reasons why you may have insomnia – along with possible ways to solve the problem.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/Insomnia/10-reasons-you-may-have-insomnia-and-how-fix-it-20180618

Health24.com | Compulsive video-game playing now classed as mental health disorder

The WHO has accepted the proposal that Gaming Disorder should be listed as a new mental health problem based on scientific evidence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/compulsive-video-game-playing-now-classed-as-mental-health-disorder-20180618

Health24.com | Ever noticed how animated movie baddies always seem to have skin issues?

'Bad' characters in animation movies tend to have more skin issues, such as freckles, moles or eye bags, than 'good' characters.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/ever-noticed-how-animated-movie-baddies-always-seem-to-have-skin-issues-20180618

Health24.com | Compulsive video-game playing now classed as mental health disorder

The World Health Organization says that compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental health condition, classified as "Gaming Disorder".

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/compulsive-video-game-playing-now-classed-as-mental-health-disorder-20180618

Health24.com | This life coach used rugby to beat depression

Here’s how Luqmaan Ismail fought depression and became a role model for his community.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-life/this-life-coach-used-rugby-to-beat-depression-20180612

Health24.com | Do you know as much about your period as you think you do?

Time to prove it, menstruation queen.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Menstruation/do-you-know-as-much-about-your-period-as-you-think-you-do-20180612

Health24.com | 7 times your vagina hurts during sex – and what the pain means

All the sex-wrecking culprits – and their cures.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Problems/7-times-your-vagina-hurts-during-sex-and-what-the-pain-means-20180612

Health24.com | #Health24 ICYMI: Plastic surgery to look like a star; the man who has donated blood 725 times; and how readers quit smoking

Here's your weekly wrap in case you missed something...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/health24-icymi-plastic-surgery-to-look-like-a-star-the-man-who-has-donated-blood-725-times-and-how-readers-quit-smoking-20180615

Health24.com | Ramaphosa called upon to attend global TB meeting

President Ramaphosa's attendance at a global tuberculosis meeting in September would show that TB is being taken seriously.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/ramaphosa-called-upon-to-attend-global-tb-meeting-20180615

Health24.com | Take this 3 minute push-up test to find out how fit you really are

Athletes-in-training do body-weight tests. Test yourself the same way with strength and conditioning coach, Martin Rooney's push-up challenge.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/take-this-3-minute-push-up-test-to-find-out-how-fit-you-really-are-20180611

Health24.com | Honey helps when kids swallow button batteries

A new study found that honey works as a protective barrier between an ingested battery and human tissue.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/News/honey-helps-when-kids-swallow-button-batteries-20180613

Health24.com | Who cannot donate blood in SA?

While many people would like to donate blood to save lives, for some people it just isn't possible.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/who-cannot-donate-blood-in-sa-20180613

Health24.com | This is how easy it is to donate blood

Want to donate blood, but not sure how the process works? We spoke to the Western Province Blood Transfusion Services to explain the process step-by-step.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/this-is-how-easy-it-is-to-donate-blood-20180614-3

Health24.com | Lifesavers: Meet two of SA’s most prolific blood donors

The Western Province Blood Transfusion Service is currently experiencing a critically low blood stock level. However, there are people who are dedicated to donating blood and helping others.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/lifesavers-meet-two-of-sas-most-prolific-blood-donors-20180614

Health24.com | Here's why you should donate blood

If all blood donors donated blood every eight weeks, there would rarely be a blood shortage in South Africa.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/heres-why-you-should-donate-blood-20180614

Health24.com | Study finds that pasta can actually help you lose weight, not gain it

A recent study shows that carbs shouldn’t get all the negative press.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/study-finds-that-pasta-can-actually-help-you-lose-weight-not-gain-it-20180604

Health24.com | 10 myths about blood donation debunked

14 June is World Blood Donor Day. If you are still apprehensive about donating blood because you're afraid or convinced you won't be eligible, read on.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Your-Blood/10-myths-about-blood-donation-debunked-20180612

Health24.com | Where do you gain weight? The answer says a lot about your health

Do you store fat in your waist? Your gut? Your face?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-health/where-do-you-gain-weight-the-answer-says-a-lot-about-your-health-20180611

Health24.com | Beauty in every stage of life

There are no cures but there are means to still maintain a full life despite the challenges caused by neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-the-elderly/beauty-in-every-stage-of-life-20180611

Health24.com | SA first: Landmark op for urinary incontinence in men

Severe urinary incontinence may be a thing of the past for men, thanks to artificial urinary sphincters.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/sa-first-landmark-op-for-urinary-incontinence-in-men-20180613

Health24.com | Mabuza: Youth are the key to fighting TB, SA’s deadliest disease

In South Africa there are thousands of undiagnosed patients who continue to spread tuberculosis in their communities.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis/News/mabuza-youth-are-the-key-to-fighting-tb-sas-deadliest-disease-20180613

Health24.com | 10 myths and facts on albinism

On International Albinism Awareness Day we dispel some of the common myths associated with the condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/10-myths-and-facts-on-albinism-20180613

Health24.com | SEE: How plastic surgery has evolved

A practice dating back as far as 6th century BC, the plastic surgery field of medicine has grown and continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/Surgical-procedures/see-how-plastic-surgery-has-evolved-20180612

Health24.com | Experimental Ebola vaccine raises hope

A new experimental Ebola vaccine has been formulated and dispatched in the DRC. However, some locals don't believe the disease even exists.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/experimental-ebola-vaccine-raises-hope-20180612

Health24.com | What to do and say when someone wants to commit suicide

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain's recent suicide sent shock waves through the world. Here are ways you can somebody who's contemplating suicide.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Suicide/what-to-do-and-say-when-someone-wants-to-commit-suicide-20180612

Health24.com | ‘I had acne and stopped drinking milk – this is what happened'

Health24 writer Mandy Freeman gave up drinking milk – and a few weeks later she noticed some surprising results.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Acne/About-acne/i-had-acne-and-stopped-drinking-milk-this-is-what-happened-20180612

Health24.com | 7 common sinusitis myths you shouldn’t believe

You might have heard that sinus surgery often fails, or that you need an antibiotic if your mucus is yellow. Here we separate fact from fallacy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sinusitis/News/7-common-sinusitis-myths-you-shouldnt-believe-20180516

Health24.com | Ariana Grande reveals PTSD diagnosis – but what exactly is it?

PTSD can be a debilitating disorder if not treated properly, and many South Africans suffer from it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/ariana-grande-reveals-ptsd-diagnosis-but-what-exactly-is-it-20180611

Health24.com | We decode 3 popular diets – here are the pros and cons

A guide on the paleo, low-fat vegetarian and Mediterranean diets made easy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/we-decode-3-popular-diets-here-are-the-pros-and-cons-20180611

Health24.com | 4 small mistakes that could be totally screwing with your gym efforts

So exercise isn’t delivering all the perks you expected?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/4-small-mistakes-that-could-be-totally-screwing-with-your-gym-efforts-20180604

Health24.com | 4 tips for getting superhero muscle from Deadpool’s trainer

Work towards long-term fitness, says Don Saladino, Ryan Reynolds’s trainer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/4-tips-for-getting-superhero-muscle-from-deadpools-trainer-20180607

Health24.com | 5 period apps that make tracking your menstrual cycle a breeze

Know exactly when Aunt Flow is on her way.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/5-period-apps-that-make-tracking-your-menstrual-cycle-a-breeze-20180604

Health24.com | The 12 best foods to burn fat and build lean muscle

Certain foods help you train harder, burn fat faster and sculpt muscle more easily. Here they are...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/the-12-best-foods-to-burn-fat-and-build-lean-muscle-20180604

Health24.com | How this pro footballer stays motivated and is changing the lives of young South Africans

A title winner, motivator and an impressive athlete.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-life/how-this-pro-footballer-stays-motivated-and-is-changing-the-lives-of-young-south-africans-20180606

Health24.com | #Health24 ICYMI: Sex after C-section; the Cinderella of diabetes; and can apples make your brain bigger?

This is what you might have missed on Health24 this week...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/health24-icymi-sex-after-c-section-the-cinderella-of-diabetes-and-can-apples-make-your-brain-bigger-20180608

Health24.com | Essential items every woman needs to have in her medicine cupboard

Consider yourself covered for winter.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-home/essential-items-every-woman-needs-to-have-in-her-medicine-cupboard-20180604-3

Health24.com | 'I am HIV positive – can I breastfeed my child?'

An HIV positive mother from Limpopo was advised not to breastfeed but to use baby formula milk, which she cannot afford because she is not working.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/i-am-hiv-positive-can-i-breastfeed-my-child-20180608

Health24.com | Limpopo patients ‘forced to reveal illnesses in front of others’

Polokwane Provincial Hospital has problems ranging from expired medication, a shortage of consultation rooms, a poor filing system, broken laundry machines and expired food.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/limpopo-patients-forced-to-reveal-illnesses-in-front-of-others-20180608

Health24.com | E-cigarette industry prepared to work closely with government on tobacco laws

SA's leading vaping body is keen to work with government on how e-cigarettes are regulated in the new tobacco laws.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/e-cigarette-industry-prepared-to-work-closely-with-government-on-tobacco-laws-20180607

Health24.com | This is the exact percentage road running beats treadmill training

The ease of running inside comes with a price.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Running/this-is-the-exact-percentage-road-running-beats-treadmill-training-20180528

Health24.com | 5 training tips to make sure you don’t lose your fitness gains during Ramadan

"I don’t feel exhausted but I do feel as though I’ve had a good workout."

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/5-training-tips-to-make-sure-you-dont-lose-your-fitness-gains-during-ramadan-20180604

Health24.com | WHO criticised for failing to include sugar taxes in new report

While a new WHO report calls for tobacco and alcohol taxes, it fails to do the same for sugary drinks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/who-criticised-for-failing-to-include-sugar-taxes-in-new-report-20180607

Health24.com | Measles warning ahead of FIFA World Cup in Russia

With one week to go, World Cup supporters are urged to take precautions before travelling, especially with a measles outbreak in Russia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/measles-warning-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-in-russia-20180607

Health24.com | Are there actually multiple types of diabetes?

Recognising that there are more than three types of diabetes could lead to more effective treatment options for diabetes patients.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/are-there-actually-multiple-types-of-diabetes-20180607-2

Health24.com | ‘I was diagnosed with stage 3 bone cancer – I thought my life was ending’

Nomsa Tshingowe was diagnosed with stage 3 osteosarcoma cancer when she was just 23 years old. She is now 27 and shares her story.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Real-life-story/i-was-diagnosed-with-stage-3-bone-cancer-i-thought-my-life-was-ending-20180606

Health24.com | Are yawns really contagious?

Why do we yawn when others yawn? Researchers are not entirely sure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/are-yawns-really-contagious-20180528

Health24.com | Can the air conditioner make you sick?

You and your colleagues are convinced it's the air conditioning in the office that's making you sick. Here's what the experts have to say.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/can-the-air-conditioner-make-you-sick-20180606-2

Health24.com | 10 life-changing tips to deal with allergies

Uh-oh, the weather is changing, and your allergies are acting up. Don’t worry – we’ve put together some of the best tips to help you cope.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/10-life-changing-tips-to-deal-with-allergies-20180502

Health24.com | The Cinderella of diabetes

There is a third, lesser known kind of diabetes we tend to forget about.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/the-cinderella-of-diabetes-20180507

Health24.com | SEE: How an incontinence nappy works

Have you ever wondered exactly how an incontinence product works? Turns out it's fairly simple and quite ingenious.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/see-how-an-incontinence-nappy-works-20180425

Health24.com | HIV drug appears safe during pregnancy

A study found no difference in the risk for serious complications among pregnant women who received antivirals and those who didn't.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/hiv-drug-appears-safe-during-pregnancy-20180426

Health24.com | Could a blood test spot lung cancer early?

A blood test has offered hope of finding cancers before symptoms begin to develop.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/could-a-blood-test-spot-lung-cancer-early-20180604

Health24.com | Could the idea of a ‘mental health day’ just make the stigma around mental health worse?

How should we be handling mental health in the workplace - no different to any other illness, according to experts, otherwise we raise the risk of worsening the stigma.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/About-depression/could-the-idea-of-a-mental-health-day-just-make-the-stigma-around-mental-health-worse-20180604

Health24.com | 7 burning questions about urinary incontinence

The inability to control your bladder can be embarrassing, but educating yourself about the causes and treatments can reduce the stress it brings.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/7-burning-questions-about-urinary-incontinence-20180604-2

Health24.com | When to see your doctor about diabetes

Knowing the symptoms and understanding the causes will allow you to detect diabetes earlier and avoid the serious damage it can do.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/when-to-see-your-doctor-about-diabetes-20180604-2

Health24.com | When can you have sex after a C-section?

Do it too soon and your orgasms might be painful.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Relationships/when-can-you-have-sex-after-a-c-section-20180521

Health24.com | 7 ways to manage hypertension during Ramadan

Hypertension patients that have been declared fit by their physicians may use the following tips to help them participate in the fast.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/Living-with-hypertension/7-ways-to-manage-hypertension-during-ramadan-20180603

Health24.com | This is how your exercise routine can improve your sex life

Throw in some dancing during foreplay and it can boost that kilojoule burn by a good extra 100 points!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/this-is-how-your-exercise-routine-can-improve-your-sex-life-20180522

Health24.com | 5 changes to the human body when in outer space

It's a completely different environment, with forces unfamiliar to the human body. So, what are a few of the changes human bodies can expect when venturing into outer space?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/5-changes-to-the-human-body-when-in-outer-space-20180602

Health24.com | Exactly how to use caffeine for better workout results

Coffee is always the answer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/exactly-how-to-use-caffeine-for-better-workout-results-20180528

Health24.com | #Health24 ICYMI: Sex in space; planking at the office; depression and disability; and more

Here are some of the stories you may have missed on Health24 this week.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/health24-icymi-sex-in-space-planking-at-the-office-depression-and-disability-and-more-20180601

Health24.com | Woman born without Vagina has successful vaginal reconstruction thanks to fish skin

A Brazilian woman has undergone successful vaginal reconstruction surgery after doctors built one out of fish skin.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/woman-born-without-vagina-has-successful-vaginal-reconstruction-thanks-to-fish-skin-20180601

Health24.com | Fears new medical aid law changes may cause 'doctor drain'

A key issue of the proposed Medical Schemes Amendment Bill is the impact on doctors, resulting from a proposed uniform tariff for healthcare services.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical-schemes/News/fears-new-medical-aid-law-changes-may-cause-doctor-drain-20180530