

International Day of the Girl
In 2011, as the result of youth advocacy around the world, the United Nations declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl...


Chap Chat: Gender Relations and Perceptions of Rape Amongst Adolescent Males in Mamelodi, South Afri
This qualitative study of adolescent males in Mamelodi, South Africa explores concepts surrounding gender relations that influence and...


How to Promote Yourself Authentically to Gain New Opportunities
“If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.” ~Unknown I have always been a...


What’s The Deal With ‘Natural’ Sunscreen?
What’s your number one priority when shopping for sunscreen? According to Consumer Reports, nearly half of shoppers seek out a “natural”...


Ourhealth Citizen Journalism: How it all began
In 2012 Health-e News launched the Ourhealth Citizen Journalism Project. A programme driven by a committed group of citizen journalists...


Pregnant and Addicted
Each year around a thousand young women addicted to crystal methamphetamine, or tik, give birth to so-called tik babies in Cape Town. ...


20-Minute Workout: Core Efficiency
While you can carve a tantalizingly toned body in less than a half hour, we’re here to tell you what you already know: To reap the...


My Sleep Problem: Breaking Bad Habits
The Arianna Huffington + Furthermore Sleep Series knows that all good sleepers are alike; all bad sleepers are bad in their own way. When...


These Mantras Will Soothe Your Soul In A Matter Of Minutes
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. We all have a center of wisdom and balance within us, but sometimes life takes over and we can feel...


Gauteng gets new drug treatment centre
Life Healthcare Group and the Gauteng Department of Social Development marked the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and...