ANAEMIA – THE GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS IN OUR MIDST
Why knowing your iron status is crucial to you and your family’s health Iron-deficiency anaemia is one of the most prevalent and concerning non-communicable conditions of our time, affecting up to 2 billion people worldwide. WHO (World Health Organisation) statistics suggest up to 38% of people ranging from newborns to the elderly have low iron […]
What dietitians say about 2025’s top nutrition trends
Like everything else in modern life, the landscape of food, health and nutrition is always evolving. Every year, there’s a constant flood of new food and nutrition-related products, and a deluge of social media content on eating trends. There’s also a host of new nutrition studies and emerging research that helps us to make sound […]
CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH DAIRY
January is the height of summer – our favourite season of sun-soaked days, balmy evenings, and plenty of outdoor fun. It’s the time for South Africans to take to the beaches, to meet friends in scenic picnic spots and to light up those braai fires across the country. Central to this vibrant lifestyle is the […]
A gift of hope for uninsured cancer patients
Johnson-Rose Cancer Foundation(JRCF) calls for Christmas donations for uninsured cancer patients.#R100 To Hope: Give the gift of hope this year Cape Town, South Africa (December 2024): The festive season: a time for families to come together, relax and share moments of joy after a tough year – but, for thousands of South Africans diagnosed with cancer […]
Natural ways to manage bugs and bites
Summer is here, and while that means lovely sunny days and warm nights, it also brings us into closer contact with more insects, especially the flies, mosquitoes and spiders that flourish during the warm weather. More time outdoors also increases the chances of encountering stinging critters such as bees and wasps, and if you’re planning […]
RISING THREAT OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE – EXPERTS WARN 39-M LIVES AT STAKE BY 2050
The global campaign for World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) highlights a growing health and socioeconomic crisis. Running from 18-24 November, this year’s WAAW theme, “Educate. Advocate. Act Now,” reflects a call for increased awareness and coordinated action across health sectors. In South Africa, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a severe challenge, threatening public health, food security […]
Pulmonary hypertension in SA, overlooked and misdiagnosed
SA patients let their light shine to raise awareness Worldwide, the month of November raises awareness of lung diseases, including the lesser-known condition, pulmonary hypertension (PH), for which there is still no cure. In the fight to improve diagnosis, treatment, the experience of living with PH and the advocacy for organ donations, it has proved […]
NAVIGATING NUTRITION IN SUMMER
It’s an integral part of South African culture to thoroughly enjoy the summer season with its long holiday period over December and into the new year. Hot days and warm nights are the ideal settings for enjoying the outdoor-focused lifestyles that give us so many more opportunities to be physically active and to unleash our […]
‘Dairy Gives You Go’ launches healthy Easy Eats for Gen Z lifestyles
Modern life, with its never-ending demands and expectations for constant high performance, is challenging the tradition of three balanced meals a day. This is increasingly true for the younger generations, who are reporting far more frequent snacking throughout the day as a replacement for the breakfast, lunch and supper regime. There are also those intentionally […]
Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis
South Africa is not alone in its crisis of male mental health. Around the world, traditional and toxic models of masculinity contribute to serious mental health challenges among men, often preventing these issues from being brought into the light. Male mental health is frequently underreported and misunderstood, but our country’s suicide statistics reveal a stark […]