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South Africa’s HIV treatment triumph faces new challenge — the rise of age-related illnesses

South Africa

South Africa’s HIV treatment triumph faces new challenge — the rise of age-related illnesses

By Linda Pretorius and Jacques Verryn

Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative

Maverick Life

Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative

By Xiaoyue (Luna) Xu and Bruce Neal

Effective diabetes care remains inaccessible to many South Africans

Op-eds

Effective diabetes care remains inaccessible to many South Africans

By Ankia Coetzee

WHO revises guidelines as hazards of non-sugar sweeteners come under scrutiny

South Africa

WHO revises guidelines as hazards of non-sugar sweeteners come under scrutiny

By Adèle Sulcas

Health department says draft legislation to regulate unhealthy food packaging expected soon

Maverick Citizen

Health department says draft legislation to regulate unhealthy food packaging expected soon

By Laura López González

Heart disease risk and depression: a new study explores whether the two may be linked

Magazine

Heart disease risk and depression: a new study explores whether the two may be linked

By Frank Doyle

What to eat and what not to eat when you’re pregnant

Magazine

What to eat and what not to eat when you’re pregnant

By Sarah Hoek

Under pressure: Hypertension is South Africa’s ‘silent killer’

South Africa

Under pressure: Hypertension is South Africa’s ‘silent killer’

By Elri Voigt for Spotlight

Know your fats: Here’s the skinny on oils and carbs

Magazine

Know your fats: Here’s the skinny on oils and carbs

By Malibongwe Tyilo