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Considering a Change in Medical Scheme?

Considering a Change in Medical Scheme?

26 June 2014 | Medical Schemes

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Is your love life going up in smoke?

Is your love life going up in smoke?

25 June 2014 | General

Is smoking a turn off for young South Africans and is the trend of 'vaping' vaporising efforts to create a smoke-free society?

SA being 3rd fattest nation in the world raises serious health concerns for the country

SA being 3rd fattest nation in the world raises serious health concerns for the country

24 June 2014 | General

A recent report conducted by global pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline revealed that ‘South Africa is the third fattest nation in the world’ with seven out of 10 women and four out of 10 men in SA having significantly more body fat than what is deemed healthy. These people are not only more at risk of a number of serious illnesses but may also be subject to higher insurance premiums.

Can we trust generic medicines?

Can we trust generic medicines?

18 June 2014 | General

Are generic medicines or 'imitator' product as good as the real thing? Many people, especially in South Africa, still feel generic medicines are inferior because they are cheaper than the branded or 'innovator' product.

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Medical Schemes focus on strong Service Provider Networks

Medical Schemes focus on strong Service Provider Networks

18 June 2014 | Medical Schemes
Bonitas maintains its strong financial performance

Bonitas maintains its strong financial performance

17 June 2014 | Medical Schemes
World Blood Donor Day highlights opportunity to save lives

World Blood Donor Day highlights opportunity to save lives

12 June 2014 | General
Teen Line offers youth solace in tough times

Teen Line offers youth solace in tough times

12 June 2014 | General
With winter on the way, avoid the nasty effects of flu

With winter on the way, avoid the nasty effects of flu

30 May 2014 | General
Quitting smoking will not only have health benefits but significant financial advantages too

Quitting smoking will not only have health benefits but significant financial advantages too

29 May 2014 | General
Jean de Villiers' injury highlights importance of choosing medical scheme cover wisely

Jean de Villiers' injury highlights importance of choosing medical scheme cover wisely

28 May 2014 | General
Healthy individuals could reduce their risk of HIV infection if they take ARV's as a preventative method

Healthy individuals could reduce their risk of HIV infection if they take ARV's as a preventative method

27 May 2014 | General