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Reports from the World Health Organisation (WHO) warn of that the world is facing a “tidal wave” of cancer, and advises that restrictions on alcohol and sugar need to be considered.

Genital herpes is a common, highly infectious disease caused by a virus that infects the genital areas. It is transmitted from one person to another during sexual activity, causing blisters or groups of small ulcers (open sores) on and around the genitals in both men and women. Many people with genital herpes actually never have […]

Reducing your salt intake can be as easy as switching brands. Always check labels when shopping, and compare the sodium content of different brands and choose the one with the least amount of sodium. Look out for foods with the Heart Mark – these products have less sodium compared to other products and this lets […]

In our previous blog post on antibiotics, we took a closer look at what these amazing medicines are all about, how they help our body, and the similarities between the thousands of different types of antibiotics available.

Although new cases of peanut allergies are on the rise, that might be a concern of the past, as scientists believe they might have found a solution. Even though it’s not a cure, scientists have developed a new system that will help build-up tolerance to peanut allergies. This revolutionary test is a form of immunotherapy, […]

For most people, the notion of eating fat to lose weight is completely foreign – and let’s face it, hard to believe. How does it work, and how does it contribute to weight loss? Tim Noakes’ new book, The Real Meal Revolution, answers these questions and more.

We all love a baked treat from time to time, even though we know we really shouldn’t have them too often. This is because baking often involves using lots of sugar, which really isn’t great for our health. If you do feel like making something tasty, homemade is best. This way you can control how […]

This past Sunday, the Hello Doctor Show focussed on sleep, how to bake delicious treats with less sugar, how to beat bad breath and treat a cut, and Dr Mol busted some popular myths about fat-free/low-fat foods.

Salt is often added to packaged or processed foods as a preservative or for flavour. Sometimes these foods don’t even taste particularly salty. For example, bread, cereals, hard/block margarines, gravy and soup powders, processed meat products like sausage, polony and pies, meat and vegetable extracts, and convenience meals are just some of the products containing […]

Sleep. It’s something you do every night, and everyone – well, at least everyone over the age of 6 – enjoys sleep! Without it, you feel a bit wobbly, because our zzzz’s affect everything from our mood to our quality of life. When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, different things work for […]

You’re chopping up fresh veggies for your stew and accidentally mistake your index finger for a carrot: ouch! Now there’s a painful gash left behind, as well as a whole lot of blood. What do you do? First things first, don’t panic. Next, follow these three steps to treating the cut. Remember, this treatment applies […]

The diarrhoea outbreak in Limpopo earlier this week that left 42 people hospitalised was probably caused by salmonella. According to a Sapa correspondent, the outbreak was reported on Monday by the provincial diseases outbreak response team, and it’s believed the initial cause was contaminated food or water at Mokopane Lodge. A member of the response […]