Dare to say the C word to a Pap Smear
It’s not what you are thinking. C is for cervix, and if you have one, get a pap smear regardless of your sexual orientation or gender presentation.
The STD most men get without knowing it
Most guys haven't ever heard of the human papillomavirus, yet many will get this STD at some stage in their lives without even knowing it.
How To Keep Your Blood Pressure Down
Apart from cutting down on your salt intake, here are good ways to help lower your blood pressure.
SA’s HIV Treatment Plan in Disarray
SA's HIV treatment plan is in a state of disarray, and could result in the deaths of thousands of people dependent on life-prolonging drugs.
The Lowdown on Testicular Cancer
According to medical experts, men can benefit from being aware of certain early warning signs of testicular cancer.
French First Lady to meet SA lesbian couple
France's First Lady Valerie Trierweiler will meet a lesbian couple in South Africa on Monday.
Cheaper Generics on the Way
South Africa’s 5 million people living with HIV, tuberculosis and cancer will have cheaper generics access to the latest generation of ARV treatment soon.
Cure for HIV?
Just a few years ago, anyone who talked of a cure for HIV would in all likelihood have met with a sad, ironic smile.
Living with MS
Few people plan for the financial impact of multiple sclerosis (MS), along with other severe illnesses that affect the lives of patients and their families.
Funding of PMBs from personal medical savings accounts when members are discharged from hospital
Several complaints against medical aids where funding of PMBs from personal medical savings accounts after hospital discharge.
HIV Rate not Dropping
A survey released yesterday indicated that 29.5% of women who had become pregnant for the first time are still HIV positive - HIV rate not dropping.
If I'm HIV positive can I join a Medical aid or move to another Medical Aid?
If I'm HIV positive can i join a medical aid? The short answer to the question is yes, but rules are established by the Medical Schemes Act.
Demarcation of Medical Aids – Gap Cover
Draft Regulations on the Demarcation of Medical Aids can only be described as disappointing and a blow to medical aid members.
National Health Insurance
National Health Insurance (NHI) is a scheme where the state covers all citizens for medical costs at most private doctors, clinics and even hospitals.