Health

Cataracts have robbed local resident, Jenny de Beer, of her eyesight and independence, and her condition will deteriorate further unless the Eastern Cape health...

Personal trainer Singwa ‘Hercules’ Silinga shares how he prepares individual plans for his clients. What services do you offer?  We offer personal training in private and...

The Run for Hope initiative will celebrate its fifth year of the 24-hour run to raise funds and awareness for orphans at Guardians of Hope,...

This week, we chat to personal trainer Deryn Marshall about his passion for fitness and helping people reach their health goals. Q: What type of...

While the conversation about mental health issues has opened up in recent years, the struggles of the deaf community have unfortunately been overlooked. Hearing-impaired people...

The SA HIV Clinician Society will be hosting a gender-affirming healthcare implementation on Wednesday, September 13. The workshop is aimed at assisting healthcare professionals in...

The power of social media has made it possible for Zolani Gosangaye to finally receive a much-needed wheelchair. Local philanthropist, Ryan Ward, saw Gosangaye’s post...

National CBD Awareness Day has been recognised on August 8 as a day on which the benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) are celebrated and awareness...

Haven Hills residents have expressed their discontent as the 2023 winter initiation season kicks off amid controversy. Complaints have arisen due to the establishment of...

We chat with Amanda Dunne, a registered nurse in private practice about managing the disease. What do you do? I am a registered nurse who has...

Hammanskraal families affected by the cholera outbreak will take legal action against the government for the deaths of their loved ones. The families will tackle...

To alleviate gaps in accessibility to primary healthcare, three state-of-the-art Department of Health mobile clinics, will be making their rounds in communities across Buffalo...

WRITTEN BY: KHUSELO MAHLATI East Londoners took to the trampolines for seven hours of exercising fun at a Bounce-a-thon in aid of cancer on May...

WRITTEN BY MELISSA SMITH The use of social media among children is a topic of growing concern for parents, educators, and policymakers. While social media platforms...

Chiselhurst resident Chari Bezuidenhout and her family are suffering health problems caused by mould plaguing the home she is renting, however, reports to her...

This week we chat with Keenan Kyle Sholayan, a qualified sports conditioning coach and founder of KKS Coaching Academy, who uses his skills to...

Cancer is one of the scariest diseases to have plagued our society and many patients suffer under tremendous emotional, mental, physical, and financial strain. Aware...

SUMAIYA KHANDr. Sumaiya Khan is a medical aesthetician who has recently launched her own practice in Nahoon. Her facilities focus on moderately low-risk treatments...

FAITH MTWANA and TAMMY FRAY Many people are working hard to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. Luckily, people like Thapelo Baipone and his team of...

International World Cancer Day on February 4 is aimed at raising awareness about the disease and encouraging prevention, detection, and treatment. The World Cancer Day...

We caught up with Brendan Knickelbein, the former Body 3.0 operations manager and current strength and conditioning coach at Grens High School, to discuss...

Amatola Haven was established in 1989 and was first affiliated to the Red Cross care for the aged. It is now a fully-fledged retirement...

Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men...

Written by: Luthando Mkwelo Taking stock after Covid anxiety and preparing for another year As we come to terms with all the post-pandemic stresses, anxiety, and...

At an inaugural EC Medics gala dinner on November 19, a strong collective of medical professionals and businesses across private and public sectors pledged...

  This week we chat with fitness instructor Stacey Schaefer, 28, about exciting pound exercise classes, which incorporate drumsticks. What does pound fitness entail? Pound Rockout Workout...

As World Diabetes Day on November 14 approaches, Diabetes East London has highlighted the importance of ongoing awareness and education. The global theme for World...

A Durban doctor has warned of a possible Covid-19 sixth wave based on the number of positive patients he has treated since Monday. Dr Kevindra...

Disclaimer: The GO!&Express does not promote any medical or homeopathy service in particular and participating in health and wellness related services is at one’s...

Early intervention in childhood cancer saves lives. This year, the Childhood Cancer Foundation (Choc) East London, in collaboration with the Department of Health, has...

Ever since Johan ‘Ben’ Potgieter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in 2021 at the age of eight, his parents Andries and Johanita have...