Health24.com | A topic of heated debate: Should HIV testing be compulsory?

A matter of public interest or an infringement of human rights? We take a look at the debate around compulsory HIV testing.

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Health24.com | World Aids Day: You never know what tomorrow holds for you

World Aids Day has become an important annual reminder that HIV has not gone away and that there is still a vital need to increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

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Health24.com | Be thankful for cranberries' health benefits all year long

Cranberries deliver a lot of health benefits, and a cup of raw cranberries has just 50 calories.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/Fruit/be-thankful-for-cranberries-health-benefits-all-year-long-20181201

Health24.com | Women are taking sleeping pills to lose weight – and it’s dangerous

“You’re essentially shutting off your life to not eat.”

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/women-are-taking-sleeping-pills-to-lose-weight-and-its-dangerous-20181129

Health24.com | How to tell if cheat days are sabotaging your weight loss

Here's how to tell if they're right for you.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/how-to-tell-if-cheat-days-are-sabotaging-your-weight-loss-20181127

Health24.com | A young student is transforming the lives of rural girls by giving them sanitary towels

Shumani Netshipise from Limpopo has established a non-profit organisation to buy and donate sanitary towels to rural orphans and school girls who cannot afford them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/a-young-student-is-transforming-the-lives-of-rural-girls-by-giving-them-sanitary-towels-20181130

Health24.com | US life expectancy drops again as overdoses climb

Life expectancy in the United States dropped yet again as drug overdose deaths continued to climb — taking more than 70,000 lives in 2017 — and suicides rose, a US government report said Thursday.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/us-life-expectancy-drops-again-as-overdoses-climb-20181129

Health24.com | These are the 6 steps you need to take if you want to slim down

And the good news these steps are simple and doable.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/these-are-the-6-steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-want-to-slim-down-20181127

Health24.com | 7 strange things that happened to my body during my first marathon

Earlier this year, Health24 writer Marelize Wilke ran her first ever full marathon. She tells us about the effects it had on her body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Sport/Running/7-strange-things-that-happened-to-my-body-during-my-first-marathon-20180925

Health24.com | Climate change ups heat deaths, especially among elderly

A team of experts warns that increasing heat caused by climate change could put vulnerable people at increased risk of heart and kidney disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/climate-change-ups-heat-deaths-especially-among-elderly-20181130

Health24.com | 'Extremely abominable': Chinese gene-editing scientist faces law

China has condemned the work of He Jiankui as institutions distance themselves from the academic who gene-edited twin girls.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/extremely-abominable-chinese-gene-editing-scientist-faces-law-20181130

Health24.com | Coffee can be a great pre-workout – if you drink it at the right time

Ditch your pre-workout shake for a steaming cup of Joe.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/coffee-can-be-a-great-pre-workout-if-you-drink-it-at-the-right-time-20181127

Health24.com | Scientists: The world isn't ready for gene-edited babies

A group of leading scientists has declared that it's still too soon to try making permanent changes to DNA that can be inherited by future generations, as a Chinese researcher claims to have done

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/scientists-the-world-isnt-ready-for-gene-edited-babies-20181129

Health24.com | When doctors deliver bad news

Bad news can be a challenge for both patient and doctor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/when-doctors-deliver-bad-news-20181010

Health24.com | Zapping airway nerves may help COPD patients breathe

In a clinical trial, a new COPD treatment reduced problematic symptoms by more than 50% compared to patients who received a placebo treatment.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/COPD/News/zapping-airway-nerves-may-help-copd-patients-breathe-20180918

Health24.com | Even 2-minute walks can add up to huge benefits for long-term health

Doctors hope that exercise will seem less daunting to people if everyone adopts the mindset that any physical activity is helpful.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-and-exercise/even-2-minute-walks-can-add-up-to-huge-benefits-for-long-term-health-20181129

Health24.com | Your Achilles may give crucial heart health clues

New research suggests that a diagnosis of Achilles tendon thickness could potentially be used to identify people at risk of heart disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/your-achilles-may-give-crucial-heart-health-clues-20181129

Health24.com | Woman addicted to eating clay turns it into a business

A woman who is addicted to eating clay decided to turn her addiction in a business to cater for people like her.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/woman-addicted-to-eating-clay-turns-it-into-a-business-20181127

Health24.com | Don't ignore the extra weight – obesity on its own can raise health risks

In diabetes and heart disease excess fat itself is harmful – not only accompanying factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or lack of exercise.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Obesity/dont-ignore-the-extra-weight-obesity-on-its-own-can-raise-health-risks-20181128

Health24.com | Swimming and your hearing: what you need to know

Water exposure can cause damage, which may affect your ears and hearing later in life. Here’s what you need to know and how to take care of your ears when going for a dip.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/swimming-and-your-hearing-what-you-need-to-know-20181128

Health24.com | Your allergies can cause a sore body

Does your hay fever or seasonal sinusitis make you feel sick, cranky, achy and sore? This is why, and this is what you can do.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Hay-fever/your-allergies-can-cause-a-sore-body-20181128

Health24.com | Give thanks for these foods that help preserve ageing memory

A new study confirms that higher intake of vegetables and fruits in the long term may play an important role in maintaining cognitive function.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/give-thanks-for-these-foods-that-help-preserve-ageing-memory-20181128

Health24.com | Untreated hearing loss can be costly for seniors

Having hearing loss and not knowing it might translate into higher medical bills and other health problems for many seniors, two new studies suggest.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/untreated-hearing-loss-can-be-costly-for-seniors-20181108

Health24.com | 'Don’t let a child die!' warn worried parents at broken school

Parents at Khabingene Primary school in Flagstaff in the Eastern Cape are worried that the school’s leaking roof could collapse on their children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/dont-let-a-child-die-warn-worried-parents-at-broken-school-20181127

Health24.com | Gene-edited baby claim by Chinese scientist sparks outrage

A Chines researcher says he altered the DNA of twin girls born earlier this month to try to help them resist possible future infection with the Aids virus - a claim which has been met with shock, anger and alarm.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Genetics/News/gene-edited-baby-claim-by-chinese-scientist-sparks-outrage-20181127-2

Health24.com | How long will you live? Personality as a teen might tell

New research has found that high school students who tend to be calm, empathetic and intellectually curious are more likely to still be alive 50 years later than their peers who are less so.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/how-long-will-you-live-personality-as-a-teen-might-tell-20181127

Health24.com | Can antidepressants treat your IBS?

Although it's an 'off-label' use, antidepressants have been known to effectively treat IBS symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/News/can-antidepressants-treat-your-ibs-20181122

Health24.com | Expecting a baby? You might be at risk for anaemia

Although anaemia during pregnancy is common, it can endanger both you and your baby.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/expecting-a-baby-you-might-be-at-risk-for-anaemia-20181122-2

Health24.com | Could this parasite help us understand IBS better?

New research on a common parasite could help us understand – and treat – IBS better in the future.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/News/could-this-parasite-help-us-understand-ibs-better-20181120

Health24.com | One dirty toilet for patients and staff at Limpopo clinic

Something needs to be done urgently at Sibasa Clinic outside Thohoyandu, as only one operational toilet could lead to crimes such as sexual harassment and rape.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/one-dirty-toilet-for-patients-and-staff-at-limpopo-clinic-20181126

Health24.com | Another hospital hit as crime syndicate targets Limpopo hospitals

On Friday night, a group of armed men ransacked doctors’ cottages at Lebowakgomo Hospital in Limpopo, stealing cellphones, money and other property.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/another-hospital-hit-as-crime-syndicate-targets-limpopo-hospitals-20181126

Health24.com | Has China produced the first genetically edited babies?

A Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world's first genetically edited babies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/has-china-produced-the-first-genetically-edited-babies-20181126

Health24.com | Paediatricians renew call to abandon spanking

Research has shown that spanking, shouting at or shaming children can elevate stress hormones and lead to changes in their brain structure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Parenting/paediatricians-renew-call-to-abandon-spanking-20181126

Health24.com | 6 things you should never ever do before you have sex

For bedroom bliss, steer clear of these anti-aphrodisiacs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/6-things-you-should-never-ever-do-before-you-have-sex-20181121

Health24.com | 8 things you can do to prevent prostate cancer

How you can prevent, detect and treat prostate cancer.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/8-things-you-can-do-to-prevent-prostate-cancer-20181121

Health24.com | This is why you should take a break in order to stay fit

Sometimes the best way to be productive is to relax. Here's why you should do interval training, plus what you should be doing on your downtime to stay fit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/this-is-why-you-should-take-a-break-in-order-to-stay-fit-20181121

Health24.com | 3 easy ways to boost your ebbing libido – almost instantly

If your libido is suffering, it's time reignite that passion in three easy ways.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/3-easy-ways-to-boost-your-ebbing-libido-almost-instantly-20181121

Health24.com | 3 easy ways to boost your ebbing libido – almost instantly

If your libido is suffering, it's time reignite that passion in three easy ways.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/3-easy-ways-to-boost-your-ebbing-libido-almost-instantly-20181121

Health24.com | 7 yoga poses that might help your digestion

If you're struggling with poor digestion, these yoga poses might help.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/About-digestive-health/7-yoga-poses-that-might-help-your-digestion-20181121

Health24.com | Breastfeeding? Here’s what you should know

Breastfeeding offers benefits to both baby and mother. Here are a few things you should be aware of.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Nutrition/breastfeeding-heres-what-you-should-know-20180829-2

Health24.com | What is smegma? This condition is actually pretty common

Most guys deal with smegma at one point or another, which is why proper hygiene is fundamental.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/Your-body/what-is-smegma-this-condition-is-actually-pretty-common-20181121

Health24.com | Low-carb diets may work by boosting calorie burn

According to a theory called the 'carbohydrate-insulin model', diets heavy in processed carbs send insulin levels soaring, which drives the body to use fewer calories, and instead store more of them as fat.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Low-carb-diets/low-carb-diets-may-work-by-boosting-calorie-burn-20181114

Health24.com | Is it possible to prevent incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is when you accidentally leak urine, which is often associated with age or pregnancy. However, there are ways you can limit the effect of this condition on your life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Urinary-incontinence/is-it-possible-to-prevent-incontinence-20181119

Health24.com | 7 surprising things in your house that may cause fungal infections

You might want to start cleaning up your act (and your house) after reading this.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Fungal-skin/7-surprising-things-in-your-house-that-may-cause-fungal-infections-20181123

Health24.com | Do detox teas and detox cleanses really work?

Your Instagram feed might be filled with adverts for detoxing teas that can help with weight loss but do they even work? An expert weighs in.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/do-detox-teas-and-detox-cleanses-really-work-20181121

Health24.com | Marching to break the cycle of violence in Eastern Cape

Infuriated by high crime, Flagstaff residents took to the streets, marching and holding up billboards calling on people to stop the violence against women and children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/marching-to-break-the-cycle-of-violence-in-eastern-cape-20181123

Health24.com | Exercising regularly but struggling to lose weight?

If you're overweight and struggling to lose weight, don't get discouraged - your regular workouts are still contributing to better overall heart health.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Obesity/exercising-regularly-but-struggling-to-lose-weight-20181123

Health24.com | The bigger the brain, the bigger the tumour risk?

Researchers have been able to prove an association between brain size and cancer risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/the-bigger-the-brain-the-bigger-the-tumour-risk-20181123

Health24.com | SEE: Swearing can help with pain

Have you every wondered how your body reacts when you injure yourself and why you feel pain? We did and decided to find out more.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Pain-Management/About-pain/see-swearing-can-help-with-pain-20180828

Health24.com | Cooking at home can help you lose weight and drop body fat

Spending time in the kitchen helps you eat less junk, according to a study.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/cooking-at-home-can-help-you-lose-weight-and-drop-body-fat-20181121

Health24.com | ‘There’s no way I was ready to give him back’ – Mom tells of 7-year-old’s cancer battle

Imraan had Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/theres-no-way-i-was-ready-to-give-him-back-mom-tells-of-7-year-olds-cancer-battle-20181122

Health24.com | Boy who never stopped eating dies at age 11

It’s every mother’s worst nightmare – seeing your child suffer more with each passing day but there’s nothing you can do for them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/boy-who-never-stopped-eating-dies-at-age-11-20181122

Health24.com | 11 super-subtle signs you might actually have diabetes

You might want to do a breath check.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-habits/11-super-subtle-signs-you-might-actually-have-diabetes-20181114

Health24.com | Gum disease may worsen your blood pressure problems

Researchers reviewed medical and dental records of more than 3 600 people diagnosed with high blood pressure and found that gum disease may interfere with blood pressure control.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/gum-disease-may-worsen-your-blood-pressure-problems-20181122

Health24.com | Your 6-month-old isn't sleeping through the night? Relax!

Even if your baby is not getting six to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep at night by the time they're one year old, it doesn't mean they aren't developing normally.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/News/your-6-month-old-isnt-sleeping-through-the-night-relax-20181112

Health24.com | Sudden noises could kill these infant twins with a rare heart condition

If your babies were born with this rare heart condition, would you manage, knowing that any sudden noise could kill them?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Children-and-heart-disease/sudden-noises-could-kill-these-infant-twins-with-a-rare-heart-condition-20181122

Health24.com | The 5 biggest causes of digestive issues over the festive season

For many people the festive season goes hand in hand with unpleasant digestive ailments. Here are a few potential pitfalls – and how to avoid them.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Digestive-health/News/the-5-biggest-causes-of-digestive-issues-over-the-festive-season-20181122

Health24.com | 6 better ways to lose weight, recommended by a psychologist

A psychologist shares six simple tips that could help you lose weight.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/6-better-ways-to-lose-weight-recommended-by-a-psychologist-20181121

Health24.com | Antibiotics and IBS – cure or culprit?

Antibiotics can have an effect on one's gut flora, but will this aggravate IBS symptoms?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/Medication/antibiotics-and-ibs-cure-or-culprit-20181121-2

Health24.com | 5 things you should know before taking an iron supplement

Do you suspect that you might be running low on iron and want to incorporate a supplement in your routine? Read this before starting supplementation.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/5-things-you-should-know-before-taking-an-iron-supplement-20181119

Health24.com | High blood pressure in under 40s tied to earlier strokes

New studies show that developing high blood pressure under the age of 40 raises the risk of heart disease and stroke.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hypertension/News/high-blood-pressure-in-under-40s-tied-to-earlier-strokes-20181121

Health24.com | Female athletes are at risk for this condition

High impact sports could put women at risk for urinary incontinence.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/female-athletes-are-at-risk-for-this-condition-20181121

Health24.com | Will peanut treatment help guard against peanut allergy?

A new study suggests that people with peanut allergy can protect themselves from an allergic reaction by consuming a small amount of peanut powder every day.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/News/will-peanut-treatment-help-guard-against-peanut-allergy-20181121

Health24.com | Take at least a year between pregnancies, new research says

Research says that women should wait a year or more between having babies, to reduce health risks to themselves and their infants.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/take-at-least-a-year-between-pregnancies-new-research-says-20181121

Health24.com | Here’s why you should be having sex in the morning

Sex in the morning? It can give you the energy you need to tackle the day ahead. And if you're feeling stressed? Well, this is the cure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-habits/heres-why-you-should-be-having-sex-in-the-morning-20181119

Health24.com | How bad is your hearing loss?

You've had a professional diagnose your hearing loss. So how bad is it?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/About-hearing-management/how-bad-is-your-hearing-loss-20181120-2

Health24.com | What bacteria can cause trouble in your mouth?

In order to maintain good oral health, it is crucial to maintain the balance between 'good' and 'bad' bacteria.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/what-bacteria-can-cause-trouble-in-your-mouth-20180830

Health24.com | New study shows vapers can be a good influence on smokers

A new study suggests there is a great chance that cigarette smokers may be influenced by their vapour-puffing friends.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/new-study-shows-vapers-can-be-a-good-influence-on-smokers-20181120

Health24.com | Workplace bullies are putting your heart at risk

A new study involving 79 000 workers reveals that people who are subject to workplace bullying may have increased heart health challenges.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Stress-and-your-heart/workplace-bullies-are-putting-your-heart-at-risk-20181120

Health24.com | Man reveals how he lost 76kg after his girlfriend cheated on him

The ultimate motivator turned out to be infidelity.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/man-reveals-how-he-lost-76kg-after-his-girlfriend-cheated-on-him-20181120

Health24.com | Is crowdfunding too often used for bogus treatments?

A report warns that many Americans use crowdfunding websites to finance medical procedures that can be untested, ineffective and/or potentially dangerous.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/is-crowdfunding-too-often-used-for-bogus-treatments-20181023

Health24.com | Soccer stars Mesut Ozil and Mathieu Flamini are saving the planet

Their stance on saving the planet is something we can get behind.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/soccer-stars-mesut-ozil-and-mathieu-flamini-are-saving-the-planet-20181115

Health24.com | What you should know about the reversal of transvaginal mesh surgery

Mesh implants to treat urinary incontinence can cause serious side effects. Therefore, many patients are looking to have theirs removed. Here’s what you should know about the procedure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/what-you-should-know-about-the-reversal-of-transvaginal-mesh-surgery-20181113

Health24.com | How to manage your IBS during the end-of-year festivities

Christmas and year-end functions are getting closer. Here are tips on how to manage your IBS when exposed to food prepared by other people.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/IBS-and-diet/how-to-manage-your-ibs-during-the-end-of-year-festivities-20181119

Health24.com | This common chemical may be tied to language delay in kids

Researchers found that the risk for language delay was higher among children whose mothers had higher exposure to common chemicals called phthalates.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/this-common-chemical-may-be-tied-to-language-delay-in-kids-20181119

Health24.com | Could herpes virus help cause Alzheimer's?

A recent study suggests that ridding the body of herpes through antiviral drugs could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/could-herpes-virus-help-cause-alzheimers-20181019

Health24.com | Which weight-loss surgery is best?

New research compared three types of surgery: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/which-weight-loss-surgery-is-best-20181031

Health24.com | New evidence that dagga may harm teen brain

There is a growing concern about children using pot, as recreational marijuana becomes legal in more US states.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Addiction/News/new-evidence-dagga-may-harm-teen-brain-20181119

Health24.com | ‘I took my nipples for granted – until I got breast cancer’

Five women share how their nipples changed the course of their emotional-recovery process.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/i-took-my-nipples-for-granted-until-i-got-breast-cancer-20181031-2

Health24.com | This leg-sculpting workout will make you want to wear shorts

Say hello to lean, strong, sexy legs.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/this-leg-sculpting-workout-will-make-you-want-to-wear-shorts-20181114

Health24.com | 6 ‘healthy’ foods you should cut back on if you want to lose weight

These choices may actually be sabotaging your goals.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-habits/6-healthy-foods-you-should-cut-back-on-if-you-want-to-lose-weight-20181116-2

Health24.com | Should you get injected for hay fever?

Is your medication struggling to keep your seasonal allergy symptoms in check? There is a shot for hay fever – and this is what you need to know.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Allergy/Hay-fever/should-you-get-injected-for-hay-fever-20181118

Health24.com | Here’s exactly how often you should wash your hair

These are the shampooing tips you need to know.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-habits/heres-exactly-how-often-you-should-wash-your-hair-20181115

Health24.com | 4 mistakes you’re making that are causing you to gain weight

These four common habits are ruining your body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-habits/4-mistakes-youre-making-that-are-causing-you-to-gain-weight-20181117-2

Health24.com | Why does anaemia make you feel tired and what can you do about it?

Severe fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of anaemia or iron deficiency. Learn how to recognise and combat this debilitating disorder.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/why-does-anaemia-make-you-feel-tired-and-what-can-you-do-about-it-20181113

Health24.com | Here's how hearing aids and cataract surgery may boost the ageing brain

Having a hearing aid fitted or undergoing cataract surgery may help slow mental decline in older adults.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Hearing-management/News/heres-how-hearing-aids-and-cataract-surgery-may-boost-the-ageing-brain-20181117

Health24.com | New hope in fight against antibiotic-resistant 'super gonorrhoea'

A newly developed antibiotic pill has proven effective against gonorrhea in early clinical trials, a reason for hope against the chilling prospect of untreatable, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/new-hope-in-fight-against-antibiotic-resistant-super-gonorrhoea-20181116-2

Health24.com | Carve out your six-pack by following this diet plan

Eat your way to a ripped physique.

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Health24.com | All carbs are not created equal

Experts believe that the type of carbs you eat matters more than the quantity.

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Health24.com | 'Stay away from energy drinks' nutritionist advises learners

Energy drinks contain lots of caffeine and sugar which only boost energy on the short term.

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Health24.com | Free State hospital overcoming challenges after report of shocking infant death rate

After a shocking report detailed a Free State hospital seeing almost three times higher than the national average rate of infant deaths, staff have since stepped up their game and are overcoming challenges they've faced.

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Health24.com | Men: mental health issues are not a sign of weakness

Men, take note: Mental problems neither discriminate, nor are they a sign of weakness.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/About-depression/men-mental-health-issues-are-not-a-sign-of-weakness-20181116

Health24.com | Antibiotics during infancy may up childhood obesity risk

New research suggests that babies who are prescribed antibiotics before they're two years old may be more likely to become obese.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/antibiotics-during-infancy-may-up-childhood-obesity-risk-20181102

Health24.com | Free State hospital overcoming challenges after report of shocking infant death rate

To mark World Prematurity Day, the Free State provincial health department treated neonates and their mothers to a photo session as a tribute to the bond between mother and child.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/free-state-new-babies-and-their-mothers-treated-to-a-photo-shoot-20181115

Health24.com | US moves to restrict flavoured e-cig sales, ban menthol cigarettes

The US Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to limit or ban access to flavoured e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavoured cigars.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/us-moves-to-restrict-flavoured-e-cig-sales-ban-menthol-cigarettes-20181116

Health24.com | Like coffee? You may be genetically wired that way

Bitterness evolved as a natural warning system to protect people from harmful substances - meaning we should want to spit out coffee - but a genetic variant explains why so many people love it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/like-coffee-you-may-be-genetically-wired-that-way-20181115

Health24.com | Nine-year-old tells of bullying because of eczema

Nine-year-old Nomonde, from Ermelo, says that because of her eczema children don’t want to play with her - they call her hurtful names, and she no longer wants to go to school.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Eczema/nine-year-old-tells-of-bullying-because-of-eczema-20181116

Health24.com | Is vulvodynia the reason your vagina is burning like crazy?

Here’s what you need to know about this painful condition and how to treat it.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/is-vulvodynia-the-reason-your-vagina-is-burning-like-crazy-20181109

Health24.com | Expired sanitary pad warning

Expired sanitary pads may have unhealthy ramifications because of a risk of bacteria growing on the pad.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Menstruation/expired-sanitary-pad-warning-20181112

Health24.com | How to recognise and combat your smoking triggers

People smoke for different reasons. Once you've successfully identified what urges you to smoke, you might be better equipped to fight those cravings.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/About-stop-smoking/how-to-recognise-and-combat-your-smoking-triggers-20181115-2

Health24.com | Heart-to-heart health

People should be encouraged to reduce bad health habits that increase risks for heart disease, such as smoking, and choose to eat healthy food.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/heart-to-heart-health-20181112

Health24.com | 5 natural ways to treat ringworm

What better way to treat irritating, unsightly ringworm than with natural home remedies?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Fungal-skin/5-natural-ways-to-treat-ringworm-20181115

Health24.com | Yet another selfie? You might be a narcissist

A new study suggests you could be headed toward full-blown narcissism if you're taking lots of selfies.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/yet-another-selfie-you-might-be-a-narcissist-20181115

Health24.com | All that social media may boost loneliness, not banish it

Researchers recommend that you limit your time online to 30 minutes or less.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/News/all-that-social-media-may-boost-loneliness-not-banish-it-20181114

Health24.com | Monkeys can carry zika virus, scientists discover

Researchers have found that wild monkeys in South America carry the Zika virus, which can then be transmitted to people via mosquitoes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/infectious-diseases/Mosquito-borne-diseases/monkeys-can-carry-zika-virus-scientists-discover-20181115

Health24.com | Heart attacks more common now in younger people, especially women

A recent study details how heart attacks have become more common now in younger people, especially women, and heart conditions are no longer considered a part of an 'old man's disease'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/Heart-attack/heart-attacks-more-common-now-in-younger-people-especially-women-20181115-2

Health24.com | Which is a better cardio workout: running or cycling?

The two giants of cardio go head-to-head.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/which-is-a-better-cardio-workout-running-or-cycling-20181114

Health24.com | Goodbye 'gluten-free'? Vaccine may make it possible

Eating a gluten-free diet isn't easy, but an experimental vaccine may offer many coeliac disease sufferers the freedom to eat more normally.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/goodbye-gluten-free-vaccine-may-make-it-possible-20181115-2

Health24.com | Obesity surgery may lower heart attack danger in diabetics

New research suggests obesity surgery may dramatically lower the danger of heart attacks and strokes in patients with diabetes

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/obesity-surgery-may-lower-heart-attack-danger-in-diabetics-20181017-2

Health24.com | Diabetes can make weight loss harder – here's what you can do

Losing weight can be difficult for people with diabetes because of the medications they take.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/diabetes-can-make-weight-loss-harder-heres-what-you-can-do-20181114-2

Health24.com | Here’s a healthy meal for someone with diabetes

Just because you have diabetes does not mean what you eat needs to be boring. Here’s a delicious (and healthy) diabetic-friendly meal.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-diet-and-obesity/heres-a-healthy-meal-for-someone-with-diabetes-20181114-2

Health24.com | Under pressure, top US e-cig maker pulls most flavoured products from market

After increasing pressure from the US Food and Drug Administration and other critics, Juul Labs, which commands 70%t of the US e-cigarette market, has announced that it would cease selling most flavored versions of its popular vaping pods in retail stores.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/under-pressure-top-us-e-cig-maker-pulls-most-flavoured-products-from-market-20181114

Health24.com | Experts sound warning about 'baby boxes'

'The cardboard baby box should not be promoted as a safe sleeping space, but as only a temporary substitute if nothing else is available.'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/experts-sound-warning-about-baby-boxes-20181018

Health24.com | 'How my misdiagnosed type 1 diabetes nearly killed me'

A Cape Town woman tells us how a misdiagnosis nearly killed her, and how challenging it is to manage her type 1 diabetes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Real-life-story/how-my-misdiagnosed-type-1-diabetes-nearly-killed-me-20181114-2

Health24.com | Calls for SA to ramp up diabetes fight after shocking new stats

New research from the International Diabetes Federation shows that almost 80% of South African parents would have trouble recognising the warning signs of diabetes in their own children.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/calls-for-sa-to-ramp-up-diabetes-fight-after-shocking-new-stats-20181114

Health24.com | The important role of family support for diabetes self-management

This year, on 14 November, World Diabetes Day focuses on family: 'Diabetes concerns every family: could you spot the warning signs?'

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Living-with-diabetes/the-important-role-of-family-support-for-diabetes-self-management-20181114

Health24.com | Stress may raise type 2 diabetes risk in women

Doctors are now looking into the psychological factors and warning that stress may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes in women.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/stress-may-raise-type-2-diabetes-risk-in-women-20181114

Health24.com | Cold brew vs iced coffee: What’s the difference?

Isn't it all just the same thing?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/cold-brew-vs-iced-coffee-whats-the-difference-20181112

Health24.com | Dagga use tied to serious diabetes complication

People with type 1 diabetes who use dagga may double their risk of developing a life-threatening complication, a new study suggests.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Type-1-diabetes/dagga-use-tied-to-serious-diabetes-complication-20181114-2

Health24.com | My illness doesn’t define me, says happy diabetic

When Sipho Dlamini was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 17, he was still in high school and came in for a lot of discrimination and family pressure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Living-with-diabetes/my-illness-doesnt-define-me-says-happy-diabetic-20181114-2

Health24.com | Postpartum depression may raise heart risks

Women who suffer from postpartum depression could have a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Post-natal-depression/postpartum-depression-may-raise-heart-risks-20181113

Health24.com | This is why it's so hard to quit smoking

Anyone who has tried to quit smoking will tell you it's difficult – this is why.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/this-is-why-its-so-hard-to-quit-smoking-20181113

Health24.com | Cholera case reported in Limpopo, patient recovering

A case of cholera has been confirmed in Limpopo, involving a migrant farm worker from Zimbabwe.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/cholera-case-reported-in-limpopo-patient-recovering-20181113

Health24.com | Storing insulin in home fridges may lower effectiveness

How you store your insulin could affect its effectiveness.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/storing-insulin-in-home-fridges-may-lower-effectiveness-20181010

Health24.com | Type 1 diabetes often misdiagnosed in adults

British Prime Minister Theresa May has type 1 diabetes, but was mistakenly diagnosed with type 2 when in her 50s.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Type-1-diabetes/type-1-diabetes-often-misdiagnosed-in-adults-20181010

Health24.com | SEE: 1 in 6 people will suffer from a stroke

Did you know that a stroke is also known as a brain attack because it affects your brain? National Stroke Week runs from 28 October to 3 November, so we've collected some sobering facts about strokes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/About-stroke/see-1-in-6-people-will-suffer-from-a-stroke-20181030

Health24.com | Mammograms do save lives, study shows

Research involving more than 50 000 breast cancer patients has shown that those patients who took part in a breast cancer screening program had a 60% lower risk of dying from the disease in the 10 years after diagnosis.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Breast/News/mammograms-do-save-lives-study-shows-20181113

Health24.com | Pneumonia to kill nearly 11 million children by 2030, study warns

In developing nations it is children who bear the brunt of lung infections, with experts warning that pneumonia will kill nearly 11 million children under five by 2030.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/pneumonia-to-kill-nearly-11-million-children-by-2030-study-warns-20181112

Health24.com | 50% of older women suffer incontinence in silence - US study

A staggering number of older women suffer from incontinence and many won't admit it to their doctor.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/Incontinence-in-women/50-of-older-women-suffer-incontinence-in-silence-us-study-20181112

Health24.com | How much alcohol is too much? A nutritionist weighs in

"Ocsober" is over and the festive season is looming, with alcoholic beverages at every occasion. But how much is too much? A nutritionist weighs in.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Beverages/how-much-alcohol-is-too-much-a-nutritionist-weighs-in-20181112-2

Health24.com | 6 tips for exercising with anaemia

It is a misconception that you can’t exercise or play sport with anaemia. Here are ways to safely incorporate exercise in your lifestyle if you suffer from anaemia.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Anaemia/News/6-tips-for-exercising-with-anaemia-20181112-2

Health24.com | Um, is it possible to get pregnant from anal sex?

Never say never.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/um-is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-from-anal-sex-20181011

Health24.com | 5 strength training mistakes to avoid

Maximise the benefits of your strength training by not making these common mistakes.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/5-strength-training-mistakes-to-avoid-20181017

Health24.com | Would it be a terrible idea to try intermittent fasting while breastfeeding?

Um... you'd better read this.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/would-it-be-a-terrible-idea-to-try-intermittent-fasting-while-breastfeeding-20181019

Health24.com | Download the maximum mass workout plan to build big muscles in 28 days

Want big muscles in 28 days? Use this mass-building plan to bulk up your body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Man/A-better-looking-you/download-the-maximum-mass-workout-plan-to-build-big-muscles-in-28-days-20181111-2

Health24.com | How to get the most from your cardio workouts

These tips will help you burn off the kilos while having some fun at the same time.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/In-the-gym/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-cardio-workouts-20181111-2

Health24.com | “I used this weight-loss programme and it totally changed my body”

It's basically a step-by-step guide to getting lean and strong.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/i-used-this-weight-loss-programme-and-it-totally-changed-my-body-20181105

Health24.com | 4 backyard items you can use as weights for workouts

You don't always have to go to the gym to exercise, especially in the summer months.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/4-backyard-items-you-can-use-as-weights-for-workouts-20181109

Health24.com | 14 delicious easy lunches that will help you lose weight

Upgrade your midday meal without packing on the kilos.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/14-delicious-easy-lunches-that-will-help-you-lose-weight-20181105

Health24.com | Do these 5 things to lose weight before noon

You know that whole early bird catches the worm thing? This is why the saying works when it's time to lose weight.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/do-these-5-things-to-lose-weight-before-noon-20181109

Health24.com | Could you handle multiple orgasms every day?

We're familiar with the struggle many women have to climax – but what if you had constant, unwanted orgasms triggered by unusual things?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/could-you-handle-multiple-orgasms-every-day-20181109

Health24.com | How to choose the right mattress for your back

We spend a third of our lives sleeping. It is, therefore, important that we sleep on a bed that provides us with sufficient comfort and support.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/News/how-to-choose-the-right-mattress-for-your-back-20180925

Health24.com | 7 tips on how to live with an incontinent patient

Physical ailments like incontinence can have a profound effect on those we live with, especially partners.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Incontinence/News/7-tips-on-how-to-live-with-an-incontinent-patient-20181109

Health24.com | How to beat triggers that make you crave a cigarette

You need to learn how to beat the behavioural, environmental and emotional triggers if you want to succeed in quitting smoking.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stop-smoking/News/how-to-beat-triggers-that-make-you-crave-a-cigarette-20181109

Health24.com | Sit-stand desks good for the mind. What about the body?

Getting up on your feet may be just what you need at work.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-workplace/News/sit-stand-desks-good-for-the-mind-what-about-the-body-20181012

Health24.com | Your showerhead may be bathing you in germs

You probably think showering will wash away dirt and germs, but your showerhead might dump nasty bacteria on you instead that may cause lung infections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/your-showerhead-may-be-bathing-you-in-germs-20181108

Health24.com | Could diabetes drugs help curb Alzheimer's?

New research suggests that diabetes medications may have a protective effect on the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/could-diabetes-drugs-help-curb-alzheimers-20181102

Health24.com | Look for early signs of thyroid cancer, experts urge

Thyroid cancer is a tumour or growth in the thyroid gland in the front of the neck, and swollen lymph nodes or lumps that do not go away after about three to four weeks should be evaluated.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Thyroid/News/look-for-early-signs-of-thyroid-cancer-experts-urge-20180917

Health24.com | One man's journey back from stroke at 52

Doctors agree that acting quickly in the case of a stroke can save lives.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/Life-after-a-stroke/one-mans-journey-back-from-stroke-at-52-20181102

Health24.com | A baby's laugh is truly monkey business

Researchers find that babies and chimpanzees share the same laughing techniques.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Child/Baby/a-babys-laugh-is-truly-monkey-business-20181108

Health24.com | SEE: Understanding IBS and FODMAPs

Understanding FODMAPs could help with IBS symptoms. This infographic shows what FODMAPs are and how they can affect you if you suffer from IBS.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/IBS/IBS-and-diet/see-understanding-ibs-and-fodmaps-20181108

Health24.com | Think genes dictate your life span? Think again

A recent study found that although there is a genetic component in longevity, there is also a major impact from many other forces in our lives.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/News/think-genes-dictate-your-life-span-think-again-20181107

Health24.com | Love organic foods? Your odds for some cancers may decrease

New research says eating organic foods may lower your cancer risk.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/Cancer-and-your-diet/love-organic-foods-your-odds-for-some-cancers-may-decrease-20181108

Health24.com | The 6 common fitness tips that are actually bad advice

Knowing how to recognise bad advice is more critical than ever. Here are the worst fitness tips, plus the better advice that you should be taking.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/the-6-common-fitness-tips-that-are-actually-bad-advice-20181105

Health24.com | Maker of 'potential HIV cure' moves to calm frenzy over new drug

News of a "potential HIV cure" had many on social media in a frenzy, but the maker of the drug has moved to temper expectations, saying more trials are needed, and the process is in its infancy.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/HIV-AIDS/News/maker-of-potential-hiv-cure-moves-to-calm-frenzy-over-new-drug-20181107-2

Health24.com | Shorter people may duck risk of varicose veins

The taller you are the higher your risk of varicose veins.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Leg/Varicose-veins/shorter-people-may-duck-risk-of-varicose-veins-20180925

Health24.com | Michael Phelps champions the fight against depression

Although Michael Phelps has won 28 Olympic medals, he has struggled with depression and anxiety.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Living-with-depression/michael-phelps-champions-the-fight-against-depression-20181030

Health24.com | The 15-minute workout you can do in your lunch break

We're tired of hearing "I don't have the time", so we created a 15-minute workout that'll have you worked out, showered and back at work in under an hour.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/the-15-minute-workout-you-can-do-in-your-lunch-break-20181105

Health24.com | 7 ways to be supportive when dating someone with depression

Dating someone with depression can be challenging but there are ways you can be supportive.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Depression/Caring-for-someone-depressed/7-ways-to-be-supportive-when-dating-someone-with-depression-20181105

Health24.com | 5 things that happen to your body when you don’t get enough sleep

Not getting enough sleep every night can have a negative effect on your body.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Sleep/About-sleep/5-things-that-happen-to-your-body-when-you-dont-get-enough-sleep-20181105

Health24.com | How to tell the difference between psoriasis and ringworm

Both psoriasis and ringworm cause red, scaly patches on the skin, but how can you tell the difference between the two?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Skin/Fungal-skin/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-psoriasis-and-ringworm-20181008

Health24.com | ‘Dros rapist’: Mentally ill more likely to be victims than perpetrators

Research has shown that the majority of violent crime is committed by people without a diagnosis of mental illness.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/dros-rapist-mentally-ill-more-likely-to-be-victims-than-perpetrators-20181106

Health24.com | Noisy neighbourhood? Your heart may pay a price

Living in noise-saturated neighbourhoods might be more than simply annoying, with new research suggesting it seems to raise the risk for serious heart problems.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Heart/News/noisy-neighbourhood-your-heart-may-pay-a-price-20181106

Health24.com | How to tell which of the 4 weight-loss stages you’re in

There are a few crucial stages between setting that goal and success.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/how-to-tell-which-of-the-4-weight-loss-stages-youre-in-20181105

Health24.com | A single energy drink might harm blood vessels - study

Caffeine-laden energy drinks are popular, but they might make your blood vessels less efficient, a small study suggests.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/News/a-single-energy-drink-might-harm-blood-vessels-study-20181105

Health24.com | What HHP has taught us about mental health in the black community

Depression has for a long time has been referred to as a “white disease” even though close to one in six South Africans suffer from depression or anxiety

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/what-hhp-has-taught-us-about-mental-health-in-the-black-community-20181105

Health24.com | Cellphone radiation linked to higher odds for cancer – in rats

When exposed to radio frequency radiation like that used in cellphones, male rats developed tumours.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/cellphone-radiation-linked-to-higher-odds-for-cancer-in-rats-20181105

Health24.com | Older dads raise risk of birth complications, infant health problems

Having a baby is a 'team sport' and when thinking about fertility, one shouldn't forget about the father.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Parenting/Pregnancy/News/older-dads-raise-risk-of-birth-complications-infant-health-problems-20181105

Health24.com | This is how many hours it takes to get fit and transform your body

Each hour should be uncomfortable – but that’s what’s required for real change.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/this-is-how-many-hours-it-takes-to-get-fit-and-transform-your-body-20181102

Health24.com | Diabetes and dementia can be a deadly combination

According to researchers hypoglycaemia is an 'under-recognised risk factor for death in older adults with diabetes and dementia'.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-and-the-elderly/diabetes-and-dementia-can-be-a-deadly-combination-20181105

Health24.com | Here’s why you aren’t always ready to go for round 2

Want to go again... and again... and again? These tips will help.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Great-sex/heres-why-you-arent-always-ready-to-go-for-round-2-20181102

Health24.com | These mastectomy bras are giving women their confidence back

And they're so pretty!

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-body/these-mastectomy-bras-are-giving-women-their-confidence-back-20181031

Health24.com | Early detection key to preventing cervical cancer

A Pap smear test is an important part of a woman’s routine healthcare. It is done to find any abnormalities that may lead to cancer of the cervix.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/early-detection-key-to-preventing-cervical-cancer-20181031

Health24.com | Cancer survivor urges women to go for regular checks

A woman from North West's life changed drastically when she was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in 2008.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Cancer/News/cancer-survivor-urges-women-to-go-for-regular-checks-20181031

Health24.com | Limpopo health vows to clamp down on hospital crime

In just one week, four hospitals in Limpopo were attacked by criminals who targeted doctors and nurses at staff residences.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/Public-Health/limpopo-health-vows-to-clamp-down-on-hospital-crime-20181030

Health24.com | This is how to get rid of shin splints for good

They’re kind of the worst but you can get rid of shin splints.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Fitness/Exercise/this-is-how-to-get-rid-of-shin-splints-for-good-20181030

Health24.com | 7 things you should really know about having sex in water

Having sex in water comes with some health risks.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/7-things-you-should-really-know-about-having-sex-in-water-20181102

Health24.com | These are the 20 best healthy snacks for weight loss

We’re literally drooling over the “banana split”…

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/these-are-the-20-best-healthy-snacks-for-weight-loss-20181102

Health24.com | 61 small habits you can change to lose weight

Small changes can lead to really great results.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/61-small-habits-you-can-change-to-lose-weight-20181102

Health24.com | Self-lubricating latex could boost condom use

The majority of participants in a study indicated that an inherently slippery condom would increase their condom usage.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Sex/Safe-Sex/Young-adult/self-lubricating-latex-could-boost-condom-use-20181102-3

Health24.com | British couple speaks out about heartbreak after losing twins to rare disease

A young couple have been left heartbroken after both their twin boys died from a rare condition that attacked them in the womb.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/british-couple-speaks-out-about-heartbreak-after-losing-twins-to-rare-disease-20181102

Health24.com | Going vegan may boost diabetics' mood and health

Researchers believe that a plant-based diet helps diabetics toward better control of their condition.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/News/going-vegan-may-boost-diabetics-mood-and-health-20181102

Health24.com | Ramaphosa commits to funding for rape counselling services

Could this be the end of government’s 'one stop' centres’ financial woes?

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/Your-life/ramaphosa-commits-to-funding-for-rape-counselling-services-20181102

Health24.com | Easing sleep apnoea may be key to stroke recovery

Investigators found that treatment of sleep apnoea with 'continuous positive airway pressure' (CPAP) therapy provides significant benefits to stroke patients.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Stroke/News/easing-sleep-apnoea-may-be-key-to-stroke-recovery-20181102

Health24.com | Rest in peace, Dr Danie Pauw

While we mourn the sudden death of Health24 head and founder, Dr Danie Pauw, we also celebrate his life.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/rest-in-peace-dr-danie-pauw-20181102

Health24.com | 5 surprisingly easy ways to fast-track your weight loss

Want to fast-track your weight loss? Forget peeking at the scale – turn your attention to the fridge…

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Weight-loss/5-surprisingly-easy-ways-to-fast-track-your-weight-loss-20181030

Health24.com | Three paralysed patients now walk, thanks to breakthrough technology

A group of Swiss researchers have been working on technology to stimulate the spinal cord after it's suffered major trauma and it seems to be working.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/News/three-paralysed-patients-now-walk-thanks-to-breakthrough-technology-20181102

Health24.com | Bad breath? The problem might be your nose

Wondering what might be causing your bad breath? Post nasal drip could be the culprit.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Oral-health/News/bad-breath-the-problem-might-be-your-nose-20180815

Health24.com | Mom issues a heart-breaking warning after undiagnosed diabetes kills her daughter

A devastated American mom has taken to social media to warn parents about type 1 diabetes after her two-year-old daughter’s sudden death.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diabetes/Diabetes-children-and-teens/moms-issues-a-heart-breaking-warning-after-undiagnosed-diabetes-kills-her-daughter-20181101

Health24.com | Need your Botox to work faster? Pull a face

Researchers find that facial exercises can speed up the effects of your Botox injections.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Ageing-well/Non-surgical-procedures/need-your-botox-to-work-faster-pull-a-face-20181101-2

Health24.com | Parkinson's disease may start in appendix, study finds

Parkinson's disease has long been considered a disease of the brain, but new research has found it may start in the gut – specifically in the appendix, a tiny organ near the large intestine.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Parkinsons-disease/News/parkinsons-disease-may-start-in-appendix-study-finds-20181101

Health24.com | Obesity plagues rural America

Nearly half the population of rural America appears to be affected by obesity – which has been steadily rising since 1975.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Medical/Diseases/obesity-plagues-rural-america-20180620

Health24.com | Is marijuana addictive? Study shows withdrawal symptoms can occur

A recent study reveals that, even though many think marijuana is harmless, some users experience severe withdrawal symptoms.

from Health24 News https://www.health24.com/Mental-Health/News/is-marijuana-addictive-study-shows-withdrawal-symptoms-can-occur-20181031