If your social media feed has become a revolving door of longevity hacks promising more energy, sharper focus, and a longer life, you're not alone. Every scroll seems to bring another self-proclaimed health guru championing the next breakthrough, whether it's ice baths, peptide injections, NAD+ drips, red light therapy, mouth taping, or continuous glucose monitors…
A sniffle at the dinner table or a scratchy throat when your child returns from school can, within days, have the entire family suffering from coughs and shivering with fever. “When one family member gets ill, cold and flu viruses, especially during colder months, can easily spread through a family since everyone spends more time…
Growing public interest in injectable weight-loss medicines, including semaglutide products, has highlighted the importance of patient awareness, appropriate medical oversight and the use of medicines supplied through the formal regulatory framework.
Recent regulatory concerns in South Africa have drawn attention to the potential risks associated with unregistered or improperly supplied GLP-1/GIP injectable products, particularly where…
New Berry Blaze and Orange flavours debut at South Africa's leading parenting and baby expo
From teething and fevers to the everyday bumps and sniffles that come with childhood, parents are constantly navigating new stages of care. This July, Calpol is introducing two new flavours, Berry Blaze and Orange, while expanding its age range to…
July means one thing in the gym: bulking season is open. The layers are on, the appetite is up and the standard advice is to eat big and lift big. Most people do exactly that… and still wonder why the mirror tells a different story in September.
Here is where it usually goes wrong, and…
Consumers are drowning in hacks, supplements, and bio-optimisation advice, but when burnout, fatigue, and illness hit, what actually works?
For years, the wellness industry has promised more energy, better performance, and endless optimisation. From supplements and wearable trackers to cold plunges, peptides, and biohacking routines, consumers have spent billions chasing ways to become healthier, sharper,…
Hydration advice is often presented as universal: drink more water, carry a bottle, aim for eight glasses a day. But emerging conversations around personalised wellness are challenging that idea, particularly when it comes to women's health.
From menstruation to pregnancy to menopause, hormonal shifts influence how the body regulates fluids and minerals. Yet most hydration…
Nutrition Insights on Foods to Eat during pregnancy
By Caréne Joubert (founder of Bump to Babe ) spokesperson for BabyWombWorld
Pregnancy might just be the single most intricate, miraculous and often demanding task the female body can perform. If you really think about it, your body has been preparing for this task since you were a teenager going…
Weight management and acne-prone skin in South Africa
Acne and weight management are two of the most common concerns affecting millions of South Africans, yet many people don’t fully understand how these issues may intersect with one another. As the country grapples with rising rates of overweight and obesity alongside persistent skin health challenges.
A…
For many South Africans, a pharmacy visit is quick: pop in, get what you need, and leave. But it can offer far more than that. Your pharmacist does more than hand over medicine. They can help you choose the right treatment, use it properly, and stay safe. Taking a moment to speak to them gives…