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Imagine being a child at school, desperate to use the toilet but too embarrassed to go because there is no door, and your classmates might walk past at just the wrong moment. The floor may be covered in faeces and you’re worried about getting sick because of germs, or even …

You probably already know that living an active life is important to staying healthy. But did you know Magnesium and Vitamin B can assist in keeping our bodies fit? Magnesium is a key mineral, playing a starring role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. Its many functions …

According to research, at least four out of five parents cannot recognise the risks of diabetes in their families. This, coupled with the rapidly expanding problem of childhood obesity in South Africa, means that the country’s children are facing severe and significant health challenges. As the spotlight turns to World …

Not dissimilar to many South African families today, Galina Kroucheva, founder of Lilaq Technologies, once had to manage child responsibilities without any support from family and friends, all while juggling the intense demands and long hours necessitated by her job in the IT realm.  Her son was an easy-going and …

Born with a cleft lip and palate, 11-month old Hanru van der Merwe of Brakpan on Johannesburg’s East Rand, has undergone the first of a series of procedures he will require to correct the condition, thanks to the goodwill of a number of individuals and the Netcare Foundation. Hanru’s father, …

Nuts are nutrient-dense foods that come with unsaturated fats and bioactive compounds. It was believed in the past that nuts pose a threat to your health, but all these notions have been proved false in recent years. Nuts consist of key proteins and nutrients, reduce cholesterol levels in the body, …

As the race to find a vaccine against the Coronavirus speeds up, the pandemic has shown the importance of vaccines in keeping us safe. Yet South Africa’s child vaccination rate has dropped. Does this put our children’s health at risk, especially as more children go back to the classroom? “The …

October is International Breast Cancer Month and the ideal time to be focusing and spreading awareness of the potential risk factors that can assist in delaying age-related diseases and  possible genetic predisposition to cancers, enhancing the overall wellness and vitality of women  and men with optiphi® Helix. Skin Rejuvenation Technologies, …

Many families are still feeling the impact of over six months of lockdown, given the devastating effect of job losses and retrenchments. If you have found yourself or your family in this position and had to re-examine your budget as a result of a loss of income, you may have …

On the 20th September 2020, organisations united globally to promote the educational initiative of International Children’s Growth Awareness[1]. The goal is to share and support the key message of the campaign in order to inform parents about the importance of annual and regular growth checks for their children1.Children’s Growth Awareness …

Sixty-one per cent of young people in Africa — between the ages of 15 and 29 — strongly believe themselves to be in good health, according to recent research1 by a coalition of leading health and rights organisations. By contrast, older adults are nearly five times as likely as those under …

Telehealth services are playing a critical role in South Africa in allowing easy and affordable access to quality healthcare, especially when it comes to children’s health. “Telehealth advice services, especially by first-time parents and caregivers of young children, amidst COVID-19, are becoming increasingly popular,” says Dr Iqbal Karbanee, CEO of Paed-IQ …

Taking measures to help prevent the spread of infections have always been integral in doctors’ and dentists’ rooms, and COVID-19 has stimulated the implementation of further precautions to keep Medicross patients, healthcare professionals and staff as safe as possible, so that they don’t have to be concerned when they need …

As parents the world over can confirm, the curiosity of children can lead them into plenty of unforeseen and potentially dangerous scenarios. Accidental poisoning strikes where it is least expected, which is why far greater awareness is needed for everyone – not only the parents of small children. “Approximately 90% …

Fish has a reputation for being a low calorie, high protein “brain food” thanks to the long chains of essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (commonly referred to as “omega-3”) found in fish oil fish. The human body cannot naturally produce omega-3s, but they are necessary for a healthy body, inside …

You wake up in the morning. Get your child ready for school and drop them off. Or send them by school bus. Evening they come home. You have dinner and then you retire to bed. Classic routing in any household who have school going children. And by this stage most …

Once your child goes to primary school, the probability is high that he will be using a desk and sitting on a chair for prolonged periods in time. You may also have to invest in a desk and chair at home to accommodate workbooks, stationary, and school texts. Whether it …

I’ve seen Bio Strath for many years but since I am not really big on supplements I never took much notice. Bring on 2020 and things are looking a bit different. Like many moms all over the world, this year I am feeling a overwhelmed, exhausted and in need of …

Single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) has its place. But that place is probably not outside of a medical facility, even during this serious global pandemic. For most people, reusable antimicrobial arm sleeves and masks are clearly a better form of protection in the context of their day-to-day lives.  Here are some reasons …

As the world works to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus, health-care capacities are stretched in response to COVID-19 pandemic, and in some cases, vaccination services may have been disrupted.1,2 The coronavirus outbreak serves as a valuable reminder of the important role vaccination plays in protection from infectious disease.2 During the …