Medication is only half the treatment, healthy habits complete the picture Pharmacist’s tips for healthier lifestyle choices  Wednesday, 29 July 2026: Learning to live with a chronic medical condition can feel daunting, especially when juggling career and family responsibilities. A pharmacist explains why this deserves your attention and shares practical strategies to help make healthier …

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Pharmacist’s winter asthma warning Be prepared: Weather can worsen asthma symptoms  Monday, 22 June 2026: Asthma can strike at any age, and for many, winter brings seasonal triggers and increased vulnerability to respiratory illnesses. A pharmacist from South Africa’s original nationwide courier pharmacy explains the steps people with asthma can take to protect their health …

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Real talk about sexual health: What every young person needs to know Cutting through social media myths to get the facts that matter  Monday, 15 June 2026: For most of us, sexual health education means suffering through Life Orientation classes where everyone stares at their desks, Googling symptoms at 2 AM, or relying on hearsay …

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Defiance or disorder? Warning signs of undiagnosed ADHD ‘Life was one big hurdle after another before my diagnosis’ Wednesday, 3 June 2026: Undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, seriously affects a person’s ability to function at work or at school and is often mistaken for a behavioural problem. “My life was …

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 Pharmacist’s warning to parents and grandparents: ‘Keep medicines up and away’ Medication can be poison in the wrong hands Wednesday, 20 May 2026: Medication is intended to heal, but it can be dangerous if misused, used incorrectly or accidentally ingested by curious children. A pharmacist from South Africa’s first national courier pharmacy shares an important …

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Your heart could be at risk right now, and you wouldn’t know it… Regular screenings can keep heart disease at bay Tuesday, 21 April 2026: The terrifying truth about heart disease, which continues to be one of the leading causes of serious illness and death, is that it develops quietly – for years, even decades, …

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Repeat sinus infections? It might be allergies Here’s how to tell the difference Monday, 30 March 2026: “People often assume every blocked nose is sinusitis, but that’s not always the case,” says Medipost pharmacist, Eva Mpe. According to South Africa’s first courier pharmacy, many patients with recurring ‘sinus problems’ are actually suffering from undiagnosed allergies …

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How your gut controls your immunity Small daily habits support digestion, mood and your body’s defence system Thursday, 19 March 2026: Your gut is running the show in ways you may never have imagined. Beyond digesting food, it is also the central hub of your immune system. Approximately 70–80% of immune cells are associated with …

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Never take your kidneys for granted Pharmacy support from prevention to transplant  Monday, 9 March 2026: Healthy kidneys are a blessing many of us take for granted. A pharmacist from South Africa’s first national courier pharmacy shares what everyone needs to know about protecting their kidney function and how kidney disease is managed for those …

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Pharmacist puts weight loss jabs in perspective Medical supervision non-negotiable for safe use  Wednesday, 11 February 2026: Medical weight management treatments are attracting widespread interest, with recent local regulatory approvals paving the way for healthier waistlines. Amid an ocean of online misinformation and social media influencers’ claims, pharmacist Hanri du Preez of Medipost Pharmacy, South …

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