7+ hour, 10+ min ago  (661+ words) There is more to long-term health than keeping fit and eating right. Two oncologists are urging the public to become more aware of lesser known ways to reduce the risk of common cancers and how new technologies are improving the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (423+ words) In the shadow of death, hope spoke the loudest." For cancer survivor Jennifer Norman, from Reiger Park, those words weren't just a message; they were a challenge. A challenge to keep going, to fight, and to find purpose despite a…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (182+ words) SAVE The Dignity of Our Girls in School started the year by donating sanitary pads to girl learners at Alipore Primary School on January 16. Also read:Department of Education encourages matric learners to use Second Chance Programme Roshni Naicker, founder…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (328+ words) The Bold and Brave Foundation successfully brought menstrual health and dignity to girls and young women in need through its Padtober initiative. Launched as a community-driven effort, Padtober aimed to raise awareness about menstrual health while providing essential sanitary products…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (67+ words) As Breast Cancer Awareness month is observed in October, Nigel residents open up about their personal experiences and urge others to prioritise regular health check-ups and early detection. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading knowledge,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (608+ words) With the focus on Breast Cancer Awareness in October, the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) highlights how women can take charge of their health and understand the connection between hormones, menopause and breast cancer. Brakpan Herald reports that menopause…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (459+ words) TZANEEN " For 34-year-old Dezrae Raath, a mother of four from Tzaneen, life changed drastically when a lump in her breast turned out to be cancer. What began a few months ago as what she thought was a blocked milk duct…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (311+ words) In a meaningful initiative aimed at empowering young girls and addressing crucial health and safety issues, the City of Johannesburg African Transformation Movement Youth League (COJATMYL) handed over 150 packs of reusable sanitary pads, each containing five pads, to grade six…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (401+ words) In a meaningful initiative aimed at empowering young girls and addressing crucial health and safety issues, the City of Johannesburg African Transformation Movement Youth League (COJATMYL) recently handed over 150 packs of five reusable sanitary pads each to grades six and…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (415+ words) The initiative enables young girls to attend classes with confidence and dignity, challenging the stigma around menstruation, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for every girl child. As part of the ongoing fight against period poverty, the…...