Health

As June marks Men’s Health Month, it casts a spotlight on a persistent challenge – South African men are significantly less likely than women to...

Think you’re not eligible to donate blood? You’re not alone. Thousands of people rule themselves out as donors based on misinformation—yet the truth is,...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover,  is raising awareness about common food hygiene mistakes that often occur in the home.Your kitchen may...

Johannesburg, June 2025 – For decades, pharmaceutical research has centred around developing chemical compounds to treat diseases. Scientists in lab coats have meticulously analysed molecules, searching for the...

TEENS IN SAAnaemia cases have risen dramatically around the world over the past decade and it has become increasingly apparent that young people are...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, explores the facts about ovarian cancer, highlighting essential information and symptoms to watch for, and separating myths...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, warns about the growing dangers of vaping among our youth and how it compares to...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, offers essential information on recognising the signs of blood cancer.Blood cancer may not always show up...

● South Africa's overall healthcare system ranks 50th among 94 countries on the 2024 Global Healthcare Index with 8.6% of its GDP allocated to...

This May Measurement Month, health experts are sounding the alarm on hypertension (HTN), a condition that affects billions worldwide yet remains dangerously underdiagnosed and...

Africa’s fast-growing young population and enthusiastic adoption of digital technology could pave the way for the continent to fast-track science innovation and become a...

Johannesburg, May 2025 – South Africa’s healthcare sector faces mounting pressure as international funding withdrawals threaten critical research and services. Without the financial support, medical advancements...

May 2025As World IBD Day approaches on May 19, medical professionals, patients, and healthcare advocates are raising awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a...

The alarm has rung three times, yet she remains lying still, eyes fixed on the ceiling. Her body feels heavy, unresponsive, while her mind...

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, offers helpful insights and practical tips for managing diabetes this winter.As temperatures drop, many people...