Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in South Africa, as 1 in 27 females in our country will get diagnosed with this disease in their lifetime. It is therefore highly likely that you know someone who has or will have breast cancer and it could be someone very close to you, like your mother, your sister or your best friend. So it is important that you know the facts about breast cancer, the warning signs and risk factors.
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1 October is International Day for Older Persons and the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) believes this to be the ideal opportunity to share a special message with our senior medical scheme members about the importance of safe medicine usage.
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Sight is the sense that we probably value the most. It allows us to experience the world in all its multitude of colours and configurations and marvel at the beauty of creation. But did you know that about 285 million people worldwide have limited or no vision? And were you aware that 80% of visual impairment is avoidable?
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 2.8 million adults around the globe die each year as a result of being overweight or obese. And obesity is on the rise, having nearly doubled since 1980.
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