hypertension

Women advised: lose weight before conceiving

News

Rising obesity amongst pregnant women is an increasing concern to health professionals because it puts their lives and that of their unborn babies at risk.

Marcia Moyana
February 10, 2020

#SAAIDS2019: When HIV and weight stigma collide

News

The association of thinness with being sick still plagues society and continues to fuel HIV stigma, and possibly non-communicable diseases.

Pontsho Pilane and Pontsho Pilane
June 11, 2019

Hypertension affects both young and old

Our Health

Today marks World Hypertension Day, Health-e citizen journalists look at people who have managed the condition for years.

Cynthia Maseko
May 17, 2019

The struggle for hypertension in South Africa

Health

Tackling hypertension nationally and globally will require innovative thinking that looks at the condition as a socio-economic and systemic issue.

Lawrence
May 17, 2019

Oblivious to the killer within

News

Hypertension is South Africa’s biggest epidemic. But most people don’t know they have high blood pressure, and few of those on treatment have their blood pressure under control – partly because the medical profession doesn’t know what drugs work for Africans.

kerrycullinan
October 29, 2018

Stroke of depression in South Africa

Health, News

Ten South Africans suffer a stroke every hour. Yet many blame the affliction on witchcraft and isolate stroke survivors – who are already battling because of the dire shortage of rehabilitation facilities.

kimharrisberg
September 25, 2018

Hypertension? Drink Blackjack Tea

Health

WATCH: how a simple weed can help lower your high blood pressure levels.

kimharrisberg
September 3, 2018

Managing hypertension during pregnancy

News

MPUMALANGA - Bongekile Shabalala – a 22-year-old new mother who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at her first antenatal clinic visit – ended up giving birth prematurely because of her condition.

cynthiamaseko
June 26, 2018

Hypertension hits old and young

News, Our Health

Mpumalanga - When Lucia Sibanyoni (35) was diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) she didn’t think too much it, believing it was an elderly person’s condition.

cynthiamaseko
May 17, 2018

Sugar tax: The fight against sugar is just beginning

News

South Africa is less than two weeks away from implementing the hard-won tax on sugary drinks. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said now that "we've got a foot in the door" he will strengthen the government's fight against the negative health impacts of sugar by pushing for a higher tax.

Amy Green
March 19, 2018

Ramaphosa’s morning exercise: A ‘powerful’ message for South Africans

Health

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi argues that the political leadership shown by newly elected president Cyril Ramaphosa is a powerful tool in the fight against a growing “explosion” of lifestyle diseases, writes HEALTH-E’s Amy Green.

Amy Green
March 5, 2018

What’s for breakfast Jozi?

News

Over half the population has unhealthy levels of body fat. At Johannesburg's three busiest taxi ranks, energy drinks, chips, pap and meat are the most popular morning purchases. But what influences these choices? Cost? Taste? Accessibility? Health-e News's AMY GREEN and THABO MOLELEKWA try to find answers.

Amy Green and Amy Green
February 26, 2018

Plan to tackle heart attacks, strokes to save 100-million lives

News

Global control of blood pressure, salt reduction and artificial trans fats elimination could save 100 million lives.

Amy Green
September 13, 2017

More Esidimeni deaths, but none from neglect

News

About six more former Life Esidimeni patients have died since the Ombudsman's investigation but none passed on in the same "inhumane, negligent and unacceptable conditions".

Amy Green
April 21, 2017

Video: Is it time to cut out sugary drinks?

Health, Multimedia

Is being hospitalised enough motivation to implement tough lifestyle changes - starting with going cold turkey on sugary drinks? We bring you the story of one man who is on the brink of this decision, while his state of health hangs in the balance.

kyla
November 29, 2016

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