South Africa Health News

In an unprecedented move, Genesis Medical Scheme has set its monthly contributions for child dependents in stone.

One of South Africa’s most respected academics, Professor Patrick Bouic, has given South Africa’s Buchu herb a five-star rating as a powerful organic medicinal alternative to pharmaceutical drugs.

In a recent study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it has been found out that certain groups of people still need to improve on their overall nutrition, especially in their Vitamin D and Iron levels.

The Connected Africa Forum which incorporates mobile money, mobile health and mobile agriculture takes place in Johannesburg in May and will showcase the evolution of mobile lifeline services and applications on the continent.

Addiction is a psychological, physical and Spiritual Disorder that has the ability to destroy individuals, families and even long standing cultures. Despite all the historical evidence turning a blind eye is still favoured!

This exciting seminar promises ground-breaking and incredibly effective solutions to the challenges of better health, more energy, personal power, and longevity. Learn how to Prevent, Reverse and Eliminate illness and disease.

Momentum Health, one of the largest medical aids in South Africa, is offering a number of exciting incentives on its HealthReturns programme in 2012.

Plastics|SA, the umbrella body representing the plastics industry of South Africa, is excited to announce the launch of their new website – www.plasticsinfo.co.za.

South Africa is leading the way in launching mobile health (mHealth) services with some of the most successful and best known mHealth initiatives having been developed in this country.

Shortage of Trained Personnel Threatens to Derail Growth in this Lucrative Market

Brightwater Commons to use online platform to help drive pledges

Common signs of the body aging are hip replacement; Alzheimer’s, depression and even cataracts. How do you help the loved one who is aging and they are having a hard time adjusting? Introducing “Household Medical Manual for Seniors and Aged”.

Most working mothers have already done half a day’s work by the time they sit down at their desks, and they still have another shift ahead of them when they get home!

It has been clear, since the studies performed at the University of Toronto in the 1960s, that stem cell research offers huge potential in the treatment of many diseases that, prior to this pursuit, were considered to be incurable.

A South African dentist in Gauteng has become the first in the country to offer a revolutionary new computerised system that enables complex reconstructions such as crowns and veneers...

South Africa finally has a one-stop shop for fun, fabulous and eco-friendly yoga and meditation accessories in the form of the online retail store www.billythbee.com.

New website to assist sufferers from chronic anxiety, panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts or any other malady related to human stress

Oasis counselling centre is a drug rehab in Plettenberg Bay that provides balanced holistic care and therapy for effective drug rehabilitation.

Latex glove manufacturers have been forced to share the burden of the cost increases with consumers.

Overcome addiction at the Oasis Counselling Centre in Plettenberg bay through a combination of expert counselling, a 12 step programme and a holistic approach to addiction treatment.

The Oasis Centre provides an addiction recovery programme in Plettenberg Bay featuring expert counselling and a holistic approach to treating addiction.

How often have you tossed aside the information leaflet inside a box of medicine without reading it? How many times have you briefly skimmed only the dosage, directions and possible side effects before taking the product?

Overcoming addiction requires determination and the nurturing, professional help found at a Oasis Counselling Centre rehab facility in South Africa.

Between 41 - 75% of women experience PMS during their reproductive years. Women can now treat both the physical and emotional symptoms of PMS, while harmonising their menstrual cycles with a product that has been clinically proven. 

If you are a smoker and suffering from chronic sinusitis, your smoking habit might just be the reason. This is just another good reason to consider giving up on this year’s World Smoke Free Day on the 31st May.

Accredited eating disorder treatment facilities provide intensive, effective counselling for food disorders in South Africa.

Sandton, Johannesburg will be the venue of international Pilates symposium to be held in August 2011. Symposium will feature leading international Pilates teachers and wide variety of workshops and classes. Prizes include luxury weekend safari.

Oasis is a drug rehab centre in South Africa offering expert and caring counselling to manage the disease of addiction.

The greatest myth about alcoholism is that “Only once acceptance of the illness has been reached by the alcoholic will any treatment work.” This is false. Many alcoholic patients are forced into treatment and that this is NOT a bar to recovery.

For centuries, people have sought straighter teeth and perfect smiles but mention the word 'braces' and it still conjures up negative images of the school bully teasing the poor geek who has railway tracks.

In SA to teach a “finger tapping” technique designed to release past pain, trauma, phobias, fears while boosting success, health, money and love, are UK authors Karl Dawson and Caryl Westmore, experts in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).

Our smile is one of the first things that people notice about us but a perfect smile is not just about alignment and symmetry (the benchmarks of good looks), the colour of one's teeth is equally important.

A holistic approach to addiction treatment is a powerful way to control addiction with positive long-term results.

At Vesuvio Estates we know that great-tasting, superior quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an important, daily ally to those enjoying a healthy, balanced lifestyle filled with good taste sensations.

Recovery from a decade-long economic contraction has been the main factor behind the growth experienced in Zimbabwe’s pharmaceutical sector in the last two years.

Mino, a new Bellman and Symfon product, has recently been launched and is now available in South Africa. It is the world's first fully digital personal amplifier for the consumer market with both omni- and directional microphones.

For many years, the notion was that breast cancer was something that predominantly affected white middle-aged well-to-do women from the developed world – and for a time this was correct.

The PFSA, a supporter of Friends of the Liesbeeck, recently donated a boat which is being used to keep the Liesbeek River in Cape Town free from debris, invasive alien plants and ensure that nearby pathways are kept in pristine condition.

The last few years of Angola's economic success was marred by the recent economic downturn, compelling the Angolan Government to prioritise the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the country’s infrastructure.

Men and women looking to kick-start a healthy lifestyle, increase their fitness levels and correct their posture should head to Cape Town, South Africa, where Cape Active has launched a series of “Pilates, Chill & More Retreats”.

PFSA welcomes the latest findings by EFSA which again confirmed that bisphenol A (BPA) is safe for use in products that come in contact with food.

Bertus Preller, a Divorce and Family Law Attorney in Cape Town and formerly head of the Family Law Department at KWJ Inc. Attorneys was appointed at Abrahams and Gross Attorneys one of Cape Town's oldest Law Firms with effect, 6 September 2010.

Orthorexia is an eating disorder than can damage health. Oasis in-patient care treats eating disorder and food addiction with a holistic programme of counselling, group therapy and healthy living.

Imagine a world where you quickly have a swab or blood sample taken and after a few days the secrets of your unique gene code are revealed – gearing you for longevity and excellent health.

Oasis Counselling Centre in Plettenberg Bay subscribes to an addiction treatment philosophy which advocates a healthy lifestyle and following a 12-Step programme.

IntelliGender Gender Prediction Test. IntelliGender Gender Prediction test is an affordable, in home, simple urine test that provides immediate gender results bridging the curiosity gap between conception and sonogram.

So you think your pots are safe... As I was doing research about this very interesting subject, I was thinking of the days in Eden when we were eating fruit from the trees and veggies from the earth and it came to me that we never had to wonder ..

A new range of kelp-based skincare products, specially formulated to effectively relieve dry, itchy skin and scalp conditions.

Effective eating disorder treatment in peaceful Plettenberg Bay.

A blind South African runner and his Australian running partner will take on the Comrades Marathon later this month to raise funds for The Fred Hollows Foundation South Africa.