Vuyile Madwantsi

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Vuyile Madwantsi

A balanced diet rich in fibre, vegetables, fruit, legumes and whole grains supports gut health while providing nutrients essential for overall wellbeing.

World Heart Day: How your gut could be sabotaging your heart

Forget cholesterol and exercise for a second. New research shows the 'gut-heart axis' plays a vital role in preventing heart disease.

Keto and Mediterranean diets can both support weight loss, but what replaces carbohydrates matters.

Keto or Mediterranean? Why what replaces carbs matters most

Before you cut carbohydrates, make sure you know what's replacing them. Learn the real cardiovascular risks behind popular low-carb trends.

Joanna Wietrzyk managed  to win the HYROX event in Beijing even after suffering severe gastrointestinal distress mid-race.
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Global scandal forces strict new rules as SA HYROX booms

A global controversy has forced HYROX to confront a gap in its rules – just as the sport takes off in South Africa.

Dr Willie Koen and his son, Dr Johan Koen, form South Africa's only father-son cardiac surgery team at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. Willie, who trained under Prof Barnard and performed the country's first mechanical heart transplant, works with Johan, who brought cutting-edge techniques from Toronto, to combat cardiovascular disease, South Africa's leading killer.

Inside South Africa’s high-stakes race to save failing hearts

Dr Willie Koen reveals how mechanical hearts are keeping patients awaiting transplants alive.

Winners Zola Mbaxa and Puleng Babe are turning healthcare challenges into practical solutions for underserved communities.

Defying the divide: Women bringing lifesaving care to SA

Instead of waiting for systemic reform, grassroots medical founders are turning personal heartbreak into lifesaving, community-first healthcare.

Red light therapy is often delivered via LEDs, but LED devices may also emit blue, near-infrared or other wavelengths.

Red light therapy: Miracle biohack or overhyped wellness trap?

Real red light therapy targets mitochondria to boost healing, but cheap at-home devices could be wasting your money.

South Africa’s cardiovascular crisis is affecting people of all ages.

From chronic stress to high BP: The hidden toll of the daily grind

One hotel doesn't make a trend: Industry leaders weigh in on whether Club Med’s entry will spark a new wave of international investment in KZN.

From a familiar South African pantry staple to a sought-after global ingredient, rooibos is being rediscovered in creative kitchens and drinks menus around the world.

Selling our heritage back to us: The rooibos boom

As the world gentrifies South Africa's humble pantry staple into high-end elixirs, it serves as a powerful reminder of the global value rooted in local soil.

SA women's relationship with true-crime shows is complicated: they can offer insight and a sense of control, but constant exposure to violence may also heighten fear and hyper-vigilance.

Watching the enemy: How true crime became women’s self-defense

SA is the top global consumer of true-crime TV. For women, watching isn't just entertainment - it's a survival guide to spot red flags and stay safe.

Brain fog and persistent exhaustion may be more than the result of a busy schedule or poor sleep.
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7 hours of sleep, zero energy: The science of 'wired but tired'

Discover why brain fog and metabolic exhaustion are vital engine warnings.

An Orlando Pirates supporter at a Betway Premiership League match last night holds a poster referring to the recent deaths of women in Ekurhuleni. One of the women found dead was Itumeleng Kekana, an Orlando Pirates fan, her brother Themba said

Free but unsafe: The exhausting tax of being a woman in South Africa

Nine deaths in Ekurhuleni — and a fear millions of women live with every day.

A diagnosis can bring clarity, self-understanding and access to the right support, without defining who you are.
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The high cost of adult ADHD diagnosis in SA

How an adult neurodivergent diagnosis brings instant relief while unleashing a quiet grief for decades spent struggling without answers.

Lab-grown diamonds offer the same sparkle as mined stones, with a different origin story,  and often a lower price tag
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Unmined and unbothered: The rise of the everyday diamond

From bank vaults to low-stakes streetwear: see how lab-grown tech broke diamonds out of gilded imprisonment and made high luxury everyday style.

British-Nigerian influencer Igho 'Tiny' Ubiribo died after undergoing a penile filler procedure in Bangkok.
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Igho 'Tiny' Ubiribo’s death exposes medical tourism's fatal illusion

How the deadly reality of combining quick cosmetic tweaks with long travel is turning fatal.

From shared dining and social activities to healthcare support and accessible amenities, these spaces are designed to help older people age with dignity, safety and choice.

Stopping caregiver burnout: Why professional support saves families

As SA's aging population grows, traditional in-home care is straining families. Modern senior living offers relief while honouring cultural values.

After the funeral, the grief remains. Keep checking in, offering compassion and reminding those bereaved by suicide that they do not have to carry the loss alone.

The silence after the funeral: The untold trauma of suicide loss

The funeral ends, but for families grieving a suicide, the trauma is just beginning. Experts urge a shift toward postvention to support survivors long after the calls stop.

Talking about mental health can be the first step towards feeling less alone.

Suicide prevention: It starts with how we listen

Language shapes whether someone feels safe enough to ask for help. Learn how to start life-saving, stigma-free conversations this World Suicide Prevention Day.

Experts say prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder requires accurate information, early support, and shared responsibility.

Behind SA's FASD crisis: Why knowing the risk isn't stopping it

Every sip taken during pregnancy is instantly shared with a developing fetus. Here is why understanding FASD requires moving past judgment and shifting to shared responsibility.

Woodside Sanctuary nurses Brenda Nephipidi, Sonia Louwson and Magdeline Matlala alongside a resident, providing the essential support structure that every adult living with FASD deserves.

Stop judging bad habits: It could be hidden adult FASD

What if you can articulate a boundary or hold a brilliant conversation, yet secretly drown in basic daily tasks? Here is the invisible reality of South African adults living with…

As a master distiller, Cape Town’s Danielle Schoeman embodies the next generation driving this flavour disruption.

Breaking the barrel: How women distillers are rewriting spirits history

With more taste buds and scent-processing cells, female distillers leverage sensory precision to catch subtle flaws and balance complex notes.