Health24.com | 3 common mistakes newbie vegans make that lead to weight gain

Pants feeling a bit tighter?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/3-common-mistakes-newbie-vegans-make-that-lead-to-weight-gain-20180725

Health24.com | You have 11 seconds to tell your doc what's wrong

Getting your doctor to really listen to what's bothering you may be harder than you think.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/you-have-11-seconds-to-tell-your-doc-whats-wrong-20180726

Health24.com | Should you start drinking baking soda for weight loss?

We’re not sure why you want to though…

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/should-you-start-drinking-baking-soda-for-weight-loss-20180725

Health24.com | The key to good teamwork is a big cup of coffee, study finds

Researchers found that people who drank caffeinated coffee before a meeting gave a more positive review of their group’s performance.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Health-in-the-workplace/the-key-to-good-teamwork-is-a-big-cup-of-coffee-study-finds-20180726

Health24.com | When is my diarrhoea a sign of IBS?

IBS makes your colon more sensitive than normal and results in uncomfortable symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/About-IBS/when-is-my-diarrhoea-a-sign-of-ibs-20180717

Health24.com | Learn how to throw an elbow like a Muay Thai fighter

With more than 23 years of experience in fight training, Gary Barrett knows a thing or two about throwing a punch.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/learn-how-to-throw-an-elbow-like-a-muay-thai-fighter-20180726

Health24.com | 9 common sex injuries – and how to deal with them

When love hurts... literally.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Problems/9-common-sex-injuries-and-how-to-deal-with-them-20180726

Health24.com | How much sushi is it safe to eat per week?

No one comes between me and my rainbow roll.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/how-much-sushi-is-it-safe-to-eat-per-week-20180725

Health24.com | How Nicholas Dlamini made it to the cycling world stage

Nicholas Dlamini has pedalled his way through many of the troubles life has thrown at him. But his stubborn determination allowed him to break the cycle.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Cycling/how-nicholas-dlamini-made-it-to-the-cycling-world-stage-20180723

Health24.com | 5 signs you could be suffering from an ‘adult’ eating disorder

Ever heard of pregorexia?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/5-signs-you-could-be-suffering-from-an-adult-eating-disorder-20180725

Health24.com | 1 000 parents described their sex lives post-baby, here’s what they had to say

If your sex life tanked after you had kids, you're not alone. To learn more about how people's sex lives change, Leesa polled nearly 1 000 parents.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/SexTips/1-000-parents-described-their-sex-lives-post-baby-heres-what-they-had-to-say-20180723

Health24.com | Stop believing these 5 IBS myths

'IBS is not an important condition; it's is all in your head.' We bust this and other myths about IBS.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/About-IBS/stop-believing-these-5-ibs-myths-20180717

Health24.com | This is the best form of cardio for weight loss

Because 45 minutes on the treadmill isn't going to cut it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/this-is-the-best-form-of-cardio-for-weight-loss-20180725

Health24.com | Tougher anti-tobacco laws in the pipeline

Young South Africans continue to light up, but proposed legislation aims to increase the number of people who turn their backs on tobacco products.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/tougher-anti-tobacco-laws-in-the-pipeline-20180727

Health24.com | Experimental HIV vaccine shows promise in early trial

Scientists have created an experimental HIV vaccine that is able to neutralise HIV in animals.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/experimental-hiv-vaccine-shows-promise-in-early-trial-20180709

Health24.com | Could more vitamin D help prevent breast cancer?

A study has established an association between higher vitamin D levels and a lower incidence of breast cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/could-more-vitamin-d-help-prevent-breast-cancer-20180628

Health24.com | Could aspirin help keep Alzheimer's away?

A new study has found that administering low-dose aspirin may help reduce plaques in the brain, reducing Alzheimer's disease pathology.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/could-aspirin-help-keep-alzheimers-away-20180706

Health24.com | Even at 'safe' levels, air pollution may boost diabetes risk

It is well known that a bad diet, a lack of exercise, and genetics can all contribute to diabetes. However a new study points to an additional surprising culprit: air pollution.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/even-at-safe-levels-air-pollution-may-boost-diabetes-risk-20180702

Health24.com | 5 ways your mattress can ruin your health

Apart from determining the difference between decent shut-eye and terrible sleep, your mattress can cause a slew of health problems if you don't take proper care of it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/5-ways-your-mattress-can-ruin-your-health-20180727

Health24.com | ‘Hospice’ scammers take public for a ride

The Hospice and Palliative Care Association (HPCA) wants the public to know that they would never go door-to-door asking people for donations.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/hospice-scammers-take-public-for-a-ride-20180727

Health24.com | What you shouldn't say to someone who’s battling to lose weight

When you're trying to support a friend or family member in their efforts to lose weight, there are some comments and pieces of advice that are neither tactful nor helpful.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/what-you-shouldnt-say-to-someone-whos-battling-to-lose-weight-20180727

Health24.com | 14-year-old girl tells of humiliation when teacher points out her HIV status

Her teacher regularly points to her as an example of a child doing well despite her HIV positive status, but this 14-year-old girl says she feels humiliated and worries that the commenting may spread the information to her community.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/14-year-old-girl-tells-of-humiliation-when-teacher-points-out-her-hiv-status-20180727

Health24.com | 850 million people worldwide have this hidden disease

Globally, kidney disease affects more people than cancer or HIV/Aids.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Kidney-and-bladder/News/850-million-people-worldwide-have-this-hidden-disease-20180726

Health24.com | How to head off an ice cream headache

An ice cream headache is your body's way of telling you to slow down and take it easy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Headache-and-migraine/News/how-to-head-off-an-ice-cream-headache-20180628

Health24.com | Teens sneaking Juul e-cigs into classrooms

The Juul e-cigarette has a profit growth of 700%, and it appears their products are now being sneaked into classrooms as well.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/Smoking-alternatives/teens-sneaking-juul-e-cigs-into-classrooms-20180726

Health24.com | 30 years in prison for not disclosing HIV status

Kerry Thomas is in prison in the USA, serving a 30-year sentence for having sex twice without disclosing to his partner that he was HIV positive - although he used condoms, and didn't infect his partner.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/30-years-in-prison-for-not-disclosing-hiv-status-20180726

Health24.com | Can green, open spaces make you healthier?

New research suggests that spending some time outdoors might be beneficial for your health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/can-green-open-spaces-make-you-healthier-20180726

Health24.com | Germs grow on medical implants, but can they make you sick?

Contrary to belief, implants are not completely sterile. When you insert a foreign body into the human body, you create a new habitat for bacteria.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/germs-grow-on-medical-implants-but-can-they-make-you-sick-20180710

Health24.com | Kids with asthma need a flu shot

Doctors say getting asthmatic kids vaccinated helps protect their lungs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Asthma/News/kids-with-asthma-need-a-flu-shot-20180726

Health24.com | Struggling to lose weight? The trick might lie in spending time on the Internet

A new study in the Journal of Internal Medicine has found that support systems on the Internet may aid in helping people lose weight and also keep it off.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/struggling-to-lose-weight-the-trick-might-lie-in-spending-time-on-the-internet-20180723-2

Health24.com | Student-led organisation promotes healthy living through clean environment

One of the major objectives of Universal Greening Organization, a student-led environmental group, is to eliminate diseases such as cholera and malaria which thrive in a dirty environment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/student-led-organisation-promotes-healthy-living-through-clean-environment-20180723

Pepperidge Farm Recalls 4 Different Kinds of Goldfish Crackers Due to Salmonella Risk

Health24.com | New ARV not for women wanting to fall pregnant, WHO warns

Dolutegravir, the new wonder antiretroviral drug, should not be given to women who want to get pregnant, the World Health Organisation has warned.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/new-arv-not-for-women-wanting-to-fall-pregnant-who-warns-20180725

Health24.com | The complete guide to staying fit in your 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s

Get fit at any age. Your training shouldn't stop just because you're adding years on the clock.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/the-complete-guide-to-staying-fit-in-your-20s-30s-40s-and-50s-20180723

Health24.com | Southern Africa finally getting to grips with HIV

Namibia, eSwatini, South Africa and Botswana all have good news about HIV infection.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/southern-africa-finally-getting-to-grips-with-hiv-20180725

Health24.com | Heart pill recall: What to do if your meds are affected

After a recall of a popular heart medication, these are the steps South African health authorities recommend if you are an affected patient.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/heart-pill-recall-what-to-do-if-your-meds-are-affected-20180725

Health24.com | Will my sinusitis clear up or should I go to the doctor?

Swollen and inflamed nasal cavities can be soothed, but how long until the irritation starts all over again?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sinusitis/about-sinusitis/will-my-sinusitis-clear-up-or-should-i-go-to-the-doctor-20180725

Health24.com | How to eat healthy on a budget

Wallet feeling a bit slim recently? Not to worry, you don't have to sacrifice your health. Dietitian Abby Courtenay tells us how.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/how-to-eat-healthy-on-a-budget-20180725

Health24.com | Eastern Cape sharpening tools to ensure safety during initiation season

During the initiation season, SAPS coordinators will be paying regular and random visits to initiation schools to check for compliance to the act regulating traditional initiations.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/eastern-cape-sharpening-tools-to-ensure-safety-during-initiation-season-20180725

Health24.com | Concerns over HIV resurgence dominate world AIDS conference

Concerns over an HIV resurgence caused by strict drug laws fuelling an epidemic blamed on needle sharing dominated a world AIDS assembly that opened in Amsterdam on Monday.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/concerns-over-hiv-resurgence-dominate-world-aids-conference-20180723

Health24.com | Charlize says HIV driven by exclusion of groups

The ongoing spread of HIV is directly linked to the inferior status of girls and women globally, Academy Award winning actress Charlize Theron has told the International AIDS Conference.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/charlize-says-hiv-driven-by-exclusion-of-groups-20180724

Health24.com | 12-year-old boy’s rare disease is turning him into stone

A young boy is suffering from a rare and debilitating disease which causes his skin to turn hard like stone.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/12-year-old-boys-rare-disease-is-turning-him-into-stone-20180724

Health24.com | Rural young men use traditional muti to treat STDs

Many young men in the Eastern Cape prefer to follow 'the ways of their grandparents', who dismissed the idea of clinics.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/rural-young-men-use-traditional-muti-to-treat-stds-20180724

Health24.com | Delegates walk out of Aids conference opening

Delegates walked out of the opening of the International AIDS Conference last night in protest when UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé took the stage.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/delegates-walk-out-of-aids-conference-opening-20180724

Health24.com | Doctors: Woman spreads Ebola a year after infection

A Liberian woman who probably caught Ebola during the 2014 West Africa outbreak may have infected three members of her family a year after she first fell sick.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/doctors-woman-spreads-ebola-a-year-after-infection-20180724

Health24.com | Can a daily cup of tea do a heart good?

Tea is not just appreciated for its good taste, it also offers numerous health benefits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/can-a-daily-cup-of-tea-do-a-heart-good-20180724

Health24.com | SA also affected by heart pill recall

A commonly-used heart medication has been recalled in South Africa, not long after an international recall because of potential cancer risks, linked to a Chinese manufacturer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/sa-also-affected-by-heart-pill-recall-20180724

Health24.com | Aids conference focuses on sex workers and funds

In Amsterdam, Sisonke, a South African sex worker organisation, is calling for the 'complete decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/aids-conference-focuses-on-sex-workers-and-funds-20180723

Health24.com | How music affects these 4 disorders

For most people listening to music is a way to relax and unwind, but in some individuals it can trigger different reactions. We take a look at how people with certain disorders are affected by music.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/how-music-affects-these-4-disorders-20180723

Health24.com | SEE: Leech therapy saves woman's nose after botched surgery

After 'treating' herself to a nose job for her 40th birthday, a woman was forced to resort to leech therapy to save her nose after the procedure went seriously wrong.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/see-leech-therapy-saves-womans-nose-after-botched-surgery-20180723

Health24.com | Here's why you should stay with one doctor for life

Being loyal to one doctor could help you live a longer and healthier life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/heres-why-you-should-stay-with-one-doctor-for-life-20180723

Health24.com | How to prevent the 5 most common gym injuries

Your workout is meant to build your body up, not break it down. But injuries from working out happen way too often nonetheless.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/how-to-prevent-the-5-most-common-gym-injuries-20180720

Health24.com | Use this workout plan to master the superman push-up in under a month

Few body-weight moves are as impressive as this one, which has you briefly taking flight – just like the man of steel. We're talking about Superman.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/use-this-workout-plan-to-master-the-superman-push-up-in-under-a-month-20180720

Health24.com | 8 prebiotic foods you should probably add to your diet

Because probiotics are so last year.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/8-prebiotic-foods-you-should-probably-add-to-your-diet-20180716

Health24.com | Can you really get an STD from kissing?

Sorry to ruin your day but yes you can.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/can-you-really-get-an-std-from-kissing-20180716

Health24.com | 4 amazing body benefits of weightlifting that’ll persuade you to give it a try

You'll get toned – not bulky.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/4-amazing-body-benefits-of-weightlifting-thatll-persuade-you-to-give-it-a-try-20180716

Health24.com | Mom allergic to sunlight breaks out in hives after 10 minutes outdoors

A mother who’s allergic to the sun breaks out in itchy blisters from being outside for as little as 10 minutes, despite covering herself in winter clothes all summer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/mom-allergic-to-sunlight-breaks-out-in-hives-after-10-minutes-outdoors-20180720

Health24.com | Where snakebites are deadliest

Black mambas, cobras, vine snakes and carpet vipers are just a few of the deadliest snakes in the world.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Animals/where-snakebites-are-deadliest-20180715

Health24.com | Yet another reason why it's hard to stop smoking

While we know that smoking is physically addictive, it is important to realise that there are also social factors that can make it difficult to quit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/yet-another-reason-why-its-hard-to-stop-smoking-20180712

Health24.com | Making the most of that fast food meal

In our fast-paced lives we often don't have the time to cook at home. Fast foods are a quick and easy option. Here's how to make healthier fast food choices.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/making-the-most-of-that-fast-food-meal-20180705

Health24.com | Why am I getting hot flushes?

Science delves deeper into solving the issue of menopausal hot flushes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Menopause/News/why-am-i-getting-hot-flushes-20180720

Health24.com | Here’s why dagga can be dangerous if you have a mental disorder

More and more countries are now legalising the use of marijuana. Here's why dagga may be dangerous if you have a mental disorder.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/heres-why-dagga-can-be-dangerous-if-you-have-a-mental-disorder-20180717

Health24.com | Cancer survivor receives new tongue made from her leg – and the first thing she eats is KFC

After doctors told her she had tongue cancer and that half of her tongue would have to be removed, Cynthia Zamora realised she had a long battle ahead.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/cancer-survivor-receives-new-tongue-made-from-her-leg-and-the-first-thing-she-eats-is-kfc-20180719-2

Health24.com | The kind of scary things that can happen to your body when you eat gluten

And what happens if you cut it out for the wrong reasons.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/the-kind-of-scary-things-that-can-happen-to-your-body-when-you-eat-gluten-20180716

Health24.com | Sub-Saharan Africa makes most progress against HIV – UNAIDS

According to a UNAIDS report, Sub-Saharan Africa has made the most progress against HIV, cutting the rate of new infections by 30% in the past seven years in contrast to the global average of 18%.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/sub-saharan-africa-makes-most-progress-against-hiv-unaids-20180719-2

Health24.com | 7 things never to say to an incontinence sufferer

People who suffer from incontinence may be uncomfortable talking about their condition. It is important to take their condition into consideration when addressing them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/7-things-never-to-say-to-an-incontinence-sufferer-20180719-2

Health24.com | Toxic plant causes mysterious burns on teen's face

Without realising it, teenager Alex Childress came face to face with one of the most poisonous plants in the world, and survived the encounter.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/toxic-plant-causes-mysterious-burns-on-teens-face-20180719

Health24.com | A dietitian explains how to read food labels

One important way of making healthier dietary choices is to read and understand food labels. Dietitian Linda Drummond explains what to look out for.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/a-dietitian-explains-how-to-read-food-labels-20180704

Health24.com | Motsoaledi blames lack of sex ed in schools after latest HIV results

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaeledi has again raised his concerns about the lack of sexual and reproductive education at schools, after the results of a national HIV survey showed that young people are still at risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/motsoaledi-blames-lack-of-sex-ed-in-schools-after-latest-hiv-results-20180718

Health24.com | The keto diet is popular, but is it safe?

Placing your body in a state of ketosis might burn fat faster. However, this may increase your risk of heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/the-keto-diet-is-popular-but-is-it-safe-20180608

Health24.com | HIV infections down, but still 230 000 new cases in 2017 - HSRC

A new report, released by the Human Science Research Council has shown a significant decline in new HIV infections during 2017, compared to a similar survey five years ago.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/hiv-infections-down-but-still-230-000-new-cases-in-2017-hsrc-20180717

Health24.com | Sitting too much? You are at risk of death from 14 diseases

Office jobs have us chained to our desks. Here's why it's vital to get up every hour or so.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/sitting-too-much-you-are-at-risk-of-death-from-14-diseases-20180717

Health24.com | This is what scientists say makes something truly addictive

Video game 'addiction' decision renews debate over whether behaviours can cause same kind of illness as drugs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/this-is-what-scientists-say-makes-something-truly-addictive-20180717

Health24.com | 8 incontinence myths busted

Don't use a sanitary pad for incontinence. Having a baby is not guaranteed to cause bladder leaks. Here are eight myths about incontinence busted.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/8-incontinence-myths-busted-20180717-2

Health24.com | Smoking dagga once a week? It could lead to this health issue

Dagga causes respiratory issues, but still remains less harmful than cigarettes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/smoking-dagga-once-a-week-it-could-lead-to-this-health-issue-20180717

Health24.com | Is there such a thing as a hypoallergenic pet?

After stroking a cat, your eyes start to water, you start to sneeze and your chest becomes tight and wheezy. Is there such a thing as a pet that won't cause an allergic reaction?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Allergy-triggers/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-hypoallergenic-pet-20180717-2

Health24.com | 'Those who die of HIV, it's by choice," tweets Limpopo Health dept

The Limpopo Department of Health has apologised for a tweet from its official Twitter which said "those who die of HIV&AIDS today, it’s by choice", later deleting it, saying it "lacked sensitivity and the necessary context".

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/those-who-die-of-hiv-its-by-choice-tweets-limpopo-health-dept-20180717

Health24.com | Mom’s heartbreaking choice for her daughter: blindness or unbearable pain?

She could relieve her daughter’s constant and unbearable pain – but the treatment would rob her of her sight.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/moms-heartbreaking-choice-for-her-daughter-blindness-or-unbearable-pain-20180716

Health24.com | The pros and cons of 4 sleeping positions

Find the best sleeping position to suit your bedtime needs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/Health-tips/the-pros-and-cons-of-4-sleeping-positions-20180716-2

Health24.com | What's South Africa's worst energy drink?

Our thirst for energy drinks just keeps growing, with South Africans glugging down more than 168 million litres of the stuff a year. With seemingly everyone hooked, #Trending set out to find out how different brands compare with one another.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/whats-south-africas-worst-energy-drink-20180716

Health24.com | 7 facts you probably didn’t know about hearing aids

Hearing aids aren't just for elderly people – we’ve uncovered seven facts you probably didn’t know about these handy pieces of technology.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/Hearing-aids/7-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-hearing-aids-20180606

Health24.com | This man was constipated for 22 years

A 22-year-old man has been constipated since birth. Doctors had to surgically remove part of his colon to offer him relief. We look at the condition he suffers from – Hirschsprung's disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Constipation/About-constipation/this-man-was-constipated-for-22-years-20180704

Health24.com | Can allergies cause mental health issues?

In a new study, eczema, hay fever and asthma are linked to an increased risk of developing mental illness.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/can-allergies-cause-mental-health-issues-20180716-2

Health24.com | 8 fruits you can actually eat on the keto diet

At least you can still have cheese?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/8-fruits-you-can-actually-eat-on-the-keto-diet-20180709

Health24.com | We asked a pilot all the questions you’ve always wanted to know about flying

Michael Blanchard flies the airline’s biggest planes across the world daily. It’s time for you to take his airborne advice, and fly the extra mile.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-life/we-asked-a-pilot-all-the-questions-youve-always-wanted-to-know-about-flying-20180710

Health24.com | Balanced diet may be key to cancer survival

A balanced diet is one that gives your body the nutrients it needs to function correctly. It should therefore be no surprise that a balanced diet is key to cancer survival.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Cancer-and-your-diet/balanced-diet-may-be-key-to-cancer-survival-20180614

Health24.com | 'Heat zapping' kidney tumours may help some patients avoid surgery

A new study suggests that surgical removal might not be the only option for kidney cancer patients.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/heat-zapping-kidney-tumours-may-help-some-patients-avoid-surgery-20180716-2

Health24.com | New study reveals that your testosterone levels are based on your childhood rather than genetics

Among men, testosterone is one of the most thought about hormones. It’s the subject of much curiosity and misunderstanding.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/new-study-reveals-that-your-testosterone-levels-are-based-on-your-childhood-rather-than-genetics-20180710

Health24.com | It's the beautiful game, but injuries can make it a dangerous one

Concussion management in soccer has come under scrutiny in recent years, more so during the World Cup, where a Moroccan player took part in a game just five days after suffering from a concussion.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sports-injuries/Head-injuries/its-the-beautiful-game-but-injuries-can-make-it-a-dangerous-one-20180715

Health24.com | Can CLA supplements really help you lose weight?

Cue the side-eye.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Vitamins-minerals-and-supplements/can-cla-supplements-really-help-you-lose-weight-20180710

Health24.com | This study on older adults’ sex lives proves your sex life isn’t doomed

Research shows that older people are pretty sexually active.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/this-study-on-older-adults-sex-lives-proves-your-sex-life-isnt-doomed-20180710

Health24.com | 5 easy Pilates stretches that’ll finally sort out your lower back pain

Back pain? Try these five Pilates stretches. Bliss is included.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/Pilates/5-easy-pilates-stretches-thatll-finally-sort-out-your-lower-back-pain-20180710

Health24.com | 'I tried cryotherapy and this is what happened'

When Health24 writer Marelize Wilke was told that getting into a chamber with a temperature of -120°C would help her running aches and pains, she jumped at the chance.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/News/i-tried-cryotherapy-and-this-is-what-happened-20180612

Health24.com | Waking up with diabetes changed this man’s life

When Charl Stander woke up overweight in a hospital after being diagnosed with diabetes, he did not stay down for the count. Here's his journey to six-pack stardom.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-health/waking-up-with-diabetes-changed-this-mans-life-20180709

Health24.com | Doctor makes lifesaving house call in his own home

Realizing that something was wrong with his wife, this quick-thinking doctor did what he had to, to save her life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/doctor-makes-lifesaving-house-call-in-his-own-home-20180713

Health24.com | How to do a self-check for skin cancer

When conducting a skin self-exam, make sure to check even the hard to reach places.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin-cancer/News/how-to-do-a-self-check-for-skin-cancer-20180529

Health24.com | Your tummy rumblings might help diagnose bowel disorder

With the assistance of an 'acoustic belt', doctors can now determine the cause of your tummy troubles.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/your-tummy-rumblings-might-help-diagnose-bowel-disorder-20180606

Health24.com | Lose the belly and save some money – here’s how you can do it

If you’re fat and frustrated, it’s time to put your wallet where your mouth is. You could save some serious money while you lose kilos.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/lose-the-belly-and-save-some-money-heres-how-you-can-do-it-20180705

Health24.com | ‘I tried a vitamin IV drip for an energy boost – here’s what happened’

Training? Flu? Hungover? There's a drip for that.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/i-tried-a-vitamin-iv-drip-for-an-energy-boost-heres-what-happened-20180709

Health24.com | 'Period comfort walls' may soon be found in bathrooms

What is the "warm wall" and how can it relieve period pain?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Menstruation/period-comfort-walls-may-soon-be-found-in-bathrooms-20180712

Health24.com | High infection risk following colonoscopies and endoscopies

Colonoscopies and endoscopies allow doctors to examine the digestive tract. However, these procedures put patients at risk of developing various infections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Tests-and-procedures/high-infection-risk-following-colonoscopies-and-endoscopies-20180712

Health24.com | Man survived for 10 years with football-sized tumour on his face

Doctors in India have given a 19-year-old boy a new lease on life by removing a 4.8kg tumour from his jaw.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/man-survived-for-10-years-with-football-sized-tumour-on-his-face-20180712

Health24.com | 7 common signs you might have a magnesium deficiency

You feel tingly – but not in a good way.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Vitamins-minerals-and-supplements/7-common-signs-you-might-have-a-magnesium-deficiency-20180709

Health24.com | ‘7 simple lessons that helped me finally get serious about losing weight’

Kirsten Curtis says losing weight is so much easier now that she has a programme. Here are seven lessons that helped her on her weight-loss journey.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/7-simple-lessons-that-helped-me-finally-get-serious-about-losing-weight-20180709

Health24.com | Why flight attendants are more likely to get cancer

Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health have found that flight attendants have an increased chance of getting several different types of cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/why-flight-attendants-are-more-likely-to-get-cancer-20180712-2

This Underwear Model Posing in a Wheelchair Is Breaking Stereotypes and We Couldn’t Be Happier

Health24.com | SEE: Do you want to know what it feels like dying?

Throughout life we go about planning for most things, but when it comes to death, how much preparation would you put into it?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Seniors-and-caregivers/Patient-care/see-do-you-want-to-know-what-it-feels-like-dying-20180711

Health24.com | How healthy is your diet?

With a convenient supply of fast foods in South Africa, it is now easier than ever for people to adopt bad eating habits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/how-healthy-is-your-diet-20180614

Health24.com | Thai boys: Psychological after-effects of being trapped in a cave

We spoke to a counselling psychologist who explained the possibility of trauma after being trapped inside a cave.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/thai-boys-psychological-after-effects-of-being-trapped-in-a-cave-20180711

Health24.com | Anonymous donor gives Pretoria twins their hearing

Melissa and Shanice Lewis, 21-year-old twins from Pretoria, who received cochlear implants on 15 June are showing good reactions to environmental sounds.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/anonymous-donor-gives-pretoria-twins-their-hearing-20180710

Health24.com | Here's how dirty your keyboard and desk really are

Your office space is swarming with all kinds of microorganisms. Poor workspace health could be the reason you're getting sick.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Health-tech/News/heres-how-dirty-your-keyboard-and-desk-really-are-20180711

Health24.com | Here's another reason to follow the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet, which includes vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, and olive oil, is good for your heart.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Foods-diet-and-your-heart/heres-another-reason-to-follow-the-mediterranean-diet-20180711-2

Health24.com | Can diabetes cause Parkinson's disease?

Studies have shown that people with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/can-diabetes-cause-parkinsons-disease-20180711-2

Health24.com | 7 birth control myths you should stop believing

Will the Pill make you gain weight? Can you fall pregnant while breastfeeding? We bust seven common myths about birth control.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Contraception/About-contraception/7-birth-control-myths-you-should-stop-believing-20180710

Health24.com | ‘I tried buchu to control my chronic UTIs – and it’s changed my life’

Sorry cranberry.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/i-tried-buchu-to-control-my-chronic-utis-and-its-changed-my-life-20180702

Health24.com | Doctors had to amputate half her foot due to diabetes – but she still doesn't eat right

In Africa many people believe that having part of your body amputated denotes an evil spirit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-diet-and-obesity/doctors-had-to-amputate-half-her-foot-due-to-diabetes-but-she-still-doesnt-eat-right-20180710

Health24.com | Will the future be needle-free for diabetics?

A fear of needles is the obstacle keeping many diabetics from sticking to their medication requirements. There might however be a solution on the horizon.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/will-the-future-be-needle-free-for-diabetics-20180626

Health24.com | 4 ways to get better sleep

Getting a good night's sleep is difficult in today's busy world. Try these useful tips to get the most out of your sleep.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/Health-tips/4-ways-to-get-better-sleep-20180710

Health24.com | Study reveals shocking new findings on drinking, smoking during pregnancy

A new study shows that drinking alcohol and smoking while pregnant is more deadly than previously thought.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/study-reveals-shocking-new-findings-on-drinking-smoking-during-pregnancy-20180709

Health24.com | 10 major points revealed by the Competition Commission's private healthcare probe

The Competition Commission has spilled the beans on their inquiry into the private healthcare sector, and the provisional report makes some shocking revelations.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/10-major-points-revealed-by-the-competition-commissions-private-healthcare-probe-20180709

Health24.com | 'I've lost 2 babies, but it's not because I drink alcohol during my pregnancies'

According to a recent World Health Organization report, South African women top the list of heavy consumers of alcohol among females in Africa.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/ive-lost-2-babies-but-its-not-because-i-drink-alcohol-during-my-pregnancies-20180709

Health24.com | Could hearing loss be the cause of my child's poor academic performance?

Hearing loss, regardless of the severity, can have a negative effect on a child's academic performance.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/Hearing-in-children/could-hearing-loss-be-the-cause-of-my-childs-poor-academic-performance-20180709-2

Health24.com | ‘I drank kombucha every day for 10 days – here’s what happened’

The health benefits are legit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/i-drank-kombucha-every-day-for-10-days-heres-what-happened-20180703

Health24.com | 6 articles you should read about staying healthy in the office

Today Corporate Wellness Week 2018 comes to an end and we wrap up with some of our top articles about staying healthy at work.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/At-the-office/6-articles-you-should-read-about-staying-healthy-in-the-office-20180709

Health24.com | Get all the nutrients your body needs by stocking your cupboard with these five foods

They're good for your health and can be used in several ways.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/get-all-the-nutrients-your-body-needs-by-stocking-your-cupboard-with-these-five-foods-20180702

Health24.com | Everything you need to know about the mini-pill

A mini pill with major benefits.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-mini-pill-20180703

Health24.com | 4 teas you didn’t know had such amazing body benefits

Bye constipation, cramps, anxiety and all those ugggh things.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/4-teas-you-didnt-know-had-such-amazing-body-benefits-20180626

Health24.com | 9 gluten-intolerance symptoms you should never ignore

It’s not the same as celiac disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Nutrition-basics/9-gluten-intolerance-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore-20180702

Health24.com | The secret fuel your body craves – and how you can get enough of it

Yes, fibre helps you poo. But researchers are finding even more superpowers in this secret fuel and venerable nutrient that your body craves.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/the-secret-fuel-your-body-craves-and-how-you-can-get-enough-of-it-20180705

Health24.com | Orgasm: 8 of the strangest side effects that can happen after one

These words you’d associate with orgasm – pleasure, release, satisfaction. But for some people it's hallucinations, sneezing and severe fatigue.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/orgasm-8-of-the-strangest-side-effects-that-can-happen-after-one-20180707-3

Health24.com | Is apple cider vinegar really all that?

It’s probably not all that it’s claimed to be…

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/is-apple-cider-vinegar-really-all-that-20180705

Health24.com | How to tell if your dog is faking a cough

In case you're wondering, yes, dogs can fake a cough.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Pet-Health/Caring-for-your-dog/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-is-faking-a-cough-20180621

Health24.com | Nursing in earlier times: What was it like?

There's an entire generation between these two nurses who speak of their different experiences. What has changed over the decades?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/nursing-in-earlier-times-what-was-it-like-20180706-2

Health24.com | DNA 'barcode' can revolutionise breast cancer treatment

Sequencing tumours allows scientists to use the results for personalised treatment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/dna-barcode-can-revolutionise-breast-cancer-treatment-20180706-2

Health24.com | 7 ways to avoid straying from a healthy diet at work

Two dietitians share seven helpful tips on keeping your nutrition on track at the office.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/Health-in-the-workplace/7-ways-to-avoid-straying-from-a-healthy-diet-at-work-20180706

Health24.com | A parent's guide to coughing

Dealing with a sick child can be stressful, but being clued up alleviates some of that anxiety.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cough/News/a-parents-guide-to-coughing-20180706-2

Health24.com | 5 illnesses named after fairy tale characters

Remember when Alice in Wonderland drank the potion and shrank? Well, there’s an actual illness that affects people in a similar way. Here are five illnesses named after fairy tale characters.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/5-illnesses-named-after-fairy-tale-characters-20180706

Health24.com | RECAP: Key findings from Competition Commission's private healthcare probe

The Competition Commission has released the provisional report on their Health Market Inquiry into the Private Healthcare Sector. Of the many findings, the report highlighted four key areas of concern.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/recap-key-findings-from-competition-commissions-private-healthcare-probe-20180706

Health24.com | This strange disorder gives children very hard, thick skin

Infants with harlequin ichthyosis are born with severely hardened skin that forms large, diamond-shaped plates separated by deep cracks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/News/this-strange-disorder-gives-children-very-hard-thick-skin-20180706

Health24.com | Former president Zuma's son died from lupus complications, but what is it?

It's been revealed that Jacob Zuma's son, Vusi, died from the inflammatory disease, lupus.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Arthritis/Lupus/former-president-zumas-son-died-from-lupus-complications-but-what-is-it-20180705

Health24.com | SA’s private healthcare ‘not competitive’

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/sas-private-healthcare-not-competitive-20180705

Health24.com | How to store your allergy meds

There are many different allergy medications which, like other drugs, need to be stored under the right conditions to remain effective.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/how-to-store-your-allergy-meds-20180705-2

Health24.com | Non-smoker? You are still at risk of lung cancer

Lung cancer is often associated with smoking but a frightening percentage of people who don’t smoke are being diagnosed with lung cancer every year.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/About-cancer/non-smoker-you-are-still-at-risk-of-lung-cancer-20180530-2

Health24.com | Competition Commission to rule on SA’s private healthcare system

The Competition Commission will finally release its findings into private healthcare costs and the operations of medical aid societies across the country.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/competition-commission-to-rule-on-sas-private-healthcare-system-20180705

Health24.com | Would you trust a doctor with tattoos?

A third of young adults admit to having at least one tattoo – and more professionals are entering their fields sporting body art than ever before.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/News/would-you-trust-a-doctor-with-tattoos-20180704

Health24.com | 10 best low-sugar fruits that won’t mess with your blood sugar

Looking for fruit that doesn't affect your blood sugar?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/10-best-low-sugar-fruits-that-wont-mess-with-your-blood-sugar-20180702

Health24.com | 3 times women self-diagnosed via Google – and got it scarily wrong

If you're asking Dr Google, beware of the answers...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-life/3-times-women-self-diagnosed-via-google-and-got-it-scarily-wrong-20180702

Health24.com | How pelvic floor exercises can benefit men

Men may snicker at the thought of Kegels – the benefits, however, are nothing to scoff at.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-men/how-pelvic-floor-exercises-can-benefit-men-20180704-2

Health24.com | Should you shower with eucalyptus to get sinus relief?

The antibacterial properties of eucalyptus will open up your nasal passages and reduce any inflammation in the area.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sinusitis/News/should-you-shower-with-eucalyptus-to-get-sinus-relief-20180704-2

Health24.com | 6 people take part in rare 3-way kidney transplant

This three-way transplant worked with three couples, each with one person who needed a transplant.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Kidney-and-bladder/News/6-people-take-part-in-rare-3-way-kidney-transplant-20180704

Health24.com | Can you really use probiotics to fight acne?

Wait, I thought bacteria caused acne...

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/can-you-really-use-probiotics-to-fight-acne-20180702

Health24.com | 8 things never to say to a person with anxiety disorder

Anxiety disorders and those who suffer from them are often misunderstood. Patience and understanding are key when communicating with a loved one who struggles with anxiety.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/Living-with-mental-illness/8-things-never-to-say-to-a-person-with-anxiety-disorder-20180704

Health24.com | ‘I would do injections in private to avoid conversations about diabetes’

According to the International Diabetes Federation, 425 million people in the world have diabetes. Feeling stigmatised adds a considerable burden to their lives.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/i-would-do-injections-in-private-to-avoid-conversations-about-diabetes-20180704

Health24.com | Thailand caves: How long can you survive without food or water?

If you were trapped without food or water, how long could you survive? Following the story of the Thai boys trapped in a cave for nine days, we decided to investigate.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/Dehydration/thailand-caves-how-long-can-you-survive-without-food-or-water-20180703

Health24.com | QUIZ: How much do you know about NHI?

Test your knowledge about the ins and outs of NHI.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-nhi-20180703

Health24.com | WATCH: 3-year-old cancer survivor flower girl at her bone marrow donor's wedding

Doctors gave little cancer sufferer Skye Savren-McCormick only a 10% chance of survival – but two years later she was the flower girl at her bone marrow donor's wedding.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/watch-3-year-old-cancer-survivor-flower-girl-at-her-bone-marrow-donors-wedding-20180703

Health24.com | 9 reasons why many people started smoking in the past

We take a look at some of the strange reasons why so many people smoked in the past.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Stop-smoking/News/9-reasons-why-many-people-started-smoking-in-the-past-20180703-3

Health24.com | How to fix the four biggest sleep disorders

We break down the problems and solutions to get you sleeping right.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/how-to-fix-the-four-biggest-sleep-disorders-20180618

Health24.com | How to fix the four biggest sleep disorders

We break down the problems and solutions to get you sleeping right.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-health/how-to-fix-the-four-biggest-sleep-disorders-20180618

Health24.com | Almost everyone failed to wash their hands properly before preparing food in this study

It’s something we do so often every day that we don’t give it much thought.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/almost-no-one-washes-hands-properly-new-study-finds-20180702

Health24.com | How old can humans actually get?

Humans may live longer and longer, but eventually we all grow old and die. This leads to a simple question: how old can humans actually get?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/how-old-can-humans-actually-get-20180702-3

Health24.com | New cardiology lab ready to serve the community of Umthatha

A state-of-the-art cardiology laboratory was opened in Umtata with high standard equipment and a specialist doctor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/new-cardiology-lab-ready-to-serve-the-community-of-umthatha-20180629

Health24.com | 'Condoms are everywhere, but young people don't like them'

Many rural young people in SA do not understand the importance of using condoms during sexual encounters.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/Young-adult/condoms-are-everywhere-but-young-people-dont-like-them-20180702

Health24.com | 11 Eastern Cape ambulances attacked in four weeks

Attacks on emergency vehicles means fewer ambulances will be available to respond to emergency calls from the community.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/11-eastern-cape-ambulances-attacked-in-four-weeks-20180702

Health24.com | 5 food myths your parents told you and the ones you should stop believing

Mom doesn't always know best.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-diets/5-food-myths-your-parents-told-you-and-the-ones-you-should-stop-believing-20180626

Health24.com | 4 ways to stop feeling so stressed – in 30 seconds or less

The best part: You don't even have to leave your chair.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-life/4-ways-to-stop-feeling-so-stressed-in-30-seconds-or-less-20180611

Health24.com | 8 side effects of hormonal birth control every woman should know

Great skin; awful mood swings.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/8-side-effects-of-hormonal-birth-control-every-woman-should-know-20180701-2