Child Stunting Risks Threaten South Africa’s 2030 Goals

South Africa must address critical child stunting risks to meet its 2030 health targets, as experts warn of municipal service failures. Subscription Required You must be a subscriber to access all of this content. View Subscriptions Already a subscriber? Log in...

Weight Management Spending Reshapes Household Budgets

Weight management spending in South Africa is rising fast as consumers pay for diet support, GLP-1 medicines and healthier food. Subscription Required You must be a subscriber to access all of this content. View Subscriptions Already a subscriber? Log in...

Child Hunger Worsens Despite Improved National Food Security

Uncover the paradox of child hunger in South Africa as overall food security improves. Understand the challenges facing families. Subscription Required You must be a subscriber to access all of this content. View Subscriptions Already a subscriber? Log in...

The Obesity Gene That Could Change Treatments

In a significant stride towards understanding and combating diet-related obesity, researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) have identified a gene that could be central to how our bodies accumulate fat. The discovery offers a glimmer of hope for the millions of...

Childhood Obesity: Addressing Lifestyle Diseases Early

Discover the alarming rise of childhood obesity in South Africa and its link to lifestyle diseases and poor eating habits. Subscription Required You must be a subscriber to access all of this content. View Subscriptions Already a subscriber? Log in...