by Women's Health | Sep 20, 2019 | Health
First off, wtf is surgical mesh and why should you worry about it? “Mesh” is a fabric-like material used as a reinforcement for tissue or bone, and for over 50 years it’s been used in surgeries to repair hernias and prevent reoccurrence. So far, so...
by Women's Health | Sep 20, 2019 | Weight Loss
If you follow a few Instagram influencers, then I’m sure you’ve seen your share of weight loss products, such as “meal replacement shakes” and “detox teas”. Well, you might start seeing less of them very soon. Instagram has started...
by Women's Health | Sep 13, 2019 | Health
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have taken the first steps towards permanently restoring healthy vaginal bacteria. Inspired by the success of faecal transplantation, the researchers hope to stop recurring bacterial vaginosis. WTF is bacterial vaginosis?...
by Women's Health | Aug 14, 2019 | Health
By 2026 all South Africans and permanent residents will be able to access core health services through the National Health Insurance (NHI). If you haven’t heard about the NHI, it’s a financing system that will make sure that all citizens of South Africa...
by Women's Health | Jul 10, 2019 | Health
If there was one country that needed to hear good news about significant progress in developing a cure for HIV, it would be South Africa! We have the largest HIV epidemic in the world with an estimated 7.1 million people living with the virus. This accounts for almost...
