This weekend sleep habit could lower depression risk in teenagers
New research suggests a small weekend sleep habit may lower depression risk in teenagers, challenging long-held beliefs about sleeping in.
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New research suggests a small weekend sleep habit may lower depression risk in teenagers, challenging long-held beliefs about sleeping in.
With donations far and few between during the festive season, SANBS is urging donors countrywide to help replenish national blood stocks.

The 2026 maternal support grant aims to extend child support to pregnant women to prevent issues within the first 1 000 days. Here’s why …
New research suggests a surprising link between cheese and dementia risk. Here’s what a long-term study found and what it really means.

An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

A California nurse, who was just about to remove an ovarian cyst that had grown to almost 10kg, got the shock of her life when a routine pregnancy test came back positive.
Feeling festive-season stress? Discover the surprising benefits of stargazing in South Africa and reconnect under the night sky.
With specific blood stocks running low, the WCBS is urging blood donors, both existing and new, to help replenish their supply.
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is embroiled in a class action lawsuit after over 1300 women in the US suffered brain tumours believed to have been cause by Depo-Provera.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expounded on Lenacapavir’s strong potential to treat and prevent HIV in South Africa.
Research raises serious questions about the health impact of a popular cooking oil. What could this mean in South African kitchens?
Scientists warn ultra-processed foods may carry hidden health risks. A new report reveals why you should be paying closer attention.
Cancer cases are set to double by 2030, businesses need clear policies to manage cancer in the workplace.
Misinformation about sunscreen safety is spreading online, but skipping SPF could be far more dangerous under South Africa’s extreme UV.
You can now be vaccinated against HIV – but that does not mean you can be reckless, warns the Department of Health.
Meal prepping is convenient, but storing and reheating food in plastic exposes you to microplastics and hormone-disrupting chemicals.
A study reveals the hidden sunburn–skin cancer link. Here’s why this matters for South Africans living under a high UV index.

One of Muizenberg’s iconic beach huts will be transformed into a hot sauna, which will open early next month.

Keep your kitchen safe. Learn why dishcloths, sponges, sinks and counters harbour dangerous bacteria, plus 10 steps to reduce germs at home.
There are many myths and misconceptions about prostate cancer that exist. It’s time to bust them wide open…
Over ten blood services from Africa, including South Africa’s WCBS, will take part in this major blood donation event.