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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro: What GLP-1 users should know about mental health
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (780+ words) Contributor Dr Bavi Vythilingum LIFESTYLE NEWS - GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are increasingly being used for weight loss in South Africa and internationally. The medications are licensed in South Africa for the treatment of type…...
Acid reflux symptoms: 7 unexpected signs you shouldn’t ignore
1+ week, 6+ day ago (557+ words) Source Netcare UCT Private Academic Hospital LIFESTYLE NEWS - A persistent cough, a hoarse voice in the morning or a sour taste in the mouth may not immediately seem linked to the stomach. However, these can be signs of gastro-oesophageal reflux…...
10 things you probably didn’t know about mosquito laboratories
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (565+ words) LIFESTYLE NEWS - Most people know mosquitoes as tiny insects that bite, cause itchy skin and can transmit malaria. Few, however, think about what happens inside the laboratories where scientists spend years studying them. Behind secure laboratory doors, mosquitoes are carefully…...
Weight-loss treatment: What women should know before starting medication
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (547+ words) Contributor Dr Gerhard Vosloo LIFESTYLE NEWS - Prescription-based weight management treatment has moved into the mainstream, giving more people with genuine clinical needs access to potentially life-changing care. However, the rapid growth of the market has not necessarily been matched by…...
Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month: Have you spoken to your loved ones?
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (855+ words) Source Western Cape Government GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Organ and tissue donation and transplantation have formed part of healthcare in the Western Cape for decades, giving people living with serious illnesses and organ failure the opportunity to live longer and healthier…...
Social interaction is key to healthy child development, says NWU expert
3+ week, 3+ day ago (539+ words) LIFESTYLE NEWS - While many parents place a strong emphasis on academic success, experts say one of the most important influences on a child's development happens through everyday social interaction. According to Linique Hanekom, a speech-language therapist at the Centre for…...
Medication is only half the treatment, healthy habits complete the picture
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Slowing down is the key to sustainable productivity and workplace well-being
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (751+ words) BUSINESS NEWS - In a society that celebrates urgency, speed and relentless productivity, employees are increasingly expected to remain available, responsive and efficient at all times. According to Nonhlanhla Mbokane, Founder and CEO of NSP Occupational Therapy Services, this "always-on" culture…...
Western Cape expands mental healthcare access with new 30-bed psychiatric unit at Eerste River Hospital
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (559+ words) Source Western Cape Government WESTERN CAPE NEWS - The new facility represents an R86 million investment by the Western Cape Government to expand healthcare infrastructure and support the delivery of high-quality mental health services. Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille…...
2 million brain cells can be lost every minute during a stroke: Would you recognise the warning signs?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1125+ words) Source Neurological Association of South Africa LIFESTYLE NEWS - A person suffering a stroke can lose up to two million brain cells every minute while a blood vessel in the brain remains blocked. Yet many people fail to recognise the warning…...