Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
A TIA is a warning, not a benign event — it signals that you’re at higher risk for a full stroke.
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A TIA is a warning, not a benign event — it signals that you’re at higher risk for a full stroke.
Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency — early diagnosis and treatment are key to avoiding serious complications.
Diverticular disease includes diverticulosis (when small bulging pouches—diverticula—form in the wall of your large intestine) and diverticulitis (when one or more of those pouches become
Peripheral neuropathy refers to conditions in which the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord are damaged, impairing their ability to transmit signals properly.
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that causes swelling of the salivary glands, fever and fatigue.
Measles is highly infectious and presents with fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, then rash
Although many people feel shy or nervous occasionally, social anxiety is more intense, more frequent and long-lasting.
RLS causes a strong urge to move the legs at rest, typically worsening at night.
Tonsillitis is inflammation (infection) of the tonsils — two small pads of tissue at the back of your throat. While it’s very common in children, teenagers and adults can also get it
Lung cancer is one of the most serious types of cancer, and in South Africa it is a leading cause of cancer death.
Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted to humans by certain infected mosquitoes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which your body’s immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, so you make little or no insulin
Most cervical cancers are caused by long-term infection with “high-risk” human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly strains like HPV-16 and HPV-18.
Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than it takes in, meaning there is not enough water for normal bodily functions
The foods we eat affect our blood sugar in different ways. Some cause a quick spike in energy followed by a crash, while others release energy more slowly and steadily.
Forward-thinking providers — whether hospitals, pharmacies, clinic networks, or funders — are realising that offering patients credible, protocol-aligned health education is one of the lowest-hanging fruits for improving care.
A diagnosis of prediabetes is a wake-up call to take control of your health and help prevent the onset of diabetes.
This kind of contraception is also called “the morning after pill”
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It is a hearing test that happens soon after birth
A comprehensive guide of a woman’s journey from Puberty to Postmenopausal years
Tennis elbow isn’t limited to athletes. It’s usually caused by repetitive movements and can affect anyone who strains their forearm muscles regularly — from plumbers to painters, from tennis players to typists.
Strategies to Quit Smoking, Perils of Smoking, and Research Insights on Vaping
The passing of a loved one may mean a new beginning for someone else. From the pain of one family, hope can be born for another.
You’ve got what it takes to be a hero! Find out how you can help others by registering as an organ and tissue donor.
Meningococcal Disease Vaccine: Protecting Yourself Against a Serious Infection
