by Women's Health | Jul 23, 2018 | Health
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. In South Africa, it’s the fourth most common cancer in women. Once squarely an “old person’s disease”, colon cancer has begun circling a new target: you. As more and more young women are being...
by Women's Health | Apr 23, 2018 | Health
Want blooming gut bacteria? Turns out, it’s not all about popping probiotic pills. Six surprising facts about the hottest topic in health right now… You ordered a side of sauerkraut with lunch and your fridge is packing probiotics – because by now you know...
by Women's Health | Apr 19, 2018 | Health
Poo transplants may be the future, but what about the stuff you’re making right now? There’s no exact magic type you should see in the bowl, but it should be fairly consistent in frequency, form and colour. See where yours fits in on the Bristol Stool Chart (types 3...
by Women's Health | Aug 30, 2016 | Health
Photograph by Jonathan Taylor Probiotics have been around for ages – but it’s having a serious moment, and not just with plant-loving hippies, either. We break down why the probiotic health trend is totally legit – and how to get on it ASAP. Everyone’s...
by Women's Health | Feb 27, 2014 | Health
Was mom right about some stuff? If everything you know about digestion came from your mother – “That chewing gum will take seven years to digest!” – allow our panel of experts to bust a few belly-related myths… Does dieting shrink your stomach?...
