Medical Matters

Medical Matters

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Medical Matters episodes

  • Medical Matters: Importance of visiting a dentist even if you don’t feel anything

    Aubrey Masango speaks with dentist Bulumko Poswayo, to unpack why seeing a dentist on schedule matters, what dentists actually spot during routine check-ups, and how catching them early protects not just your smile but your overall health.

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    37 min
  • Change your Mindset: Agreement 18 of the 25 Agreements; Breathe in, Breathe Out

    Siyabonga Motha, standing in for Aubrey Masango, speaks to Stanley Beckett, author and consultant at ChangeCreatorSA to unpack Agreement 18 of the 25 Agreements, a framework of wealth and personal growth principles, titled "Breathe in, Breathe out."

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    45 min
  • Medical Matters: Unpacking Werner Syndrome

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Donald Gumede, a general practitioner, to unpack the science of Werner Syndrome.

    They further explore how awareness, early diagnosis, and compassion can change outcomes for patients and their families.

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    42 min
  • Medical Matters: Spine health

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Shivam Bhikha, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon at Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada and Daxina Private Hospitals, about how to look after your back and the practical changes you can make now to prevent spinal issues down the line.

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    39 min
  • Current Affairs: Madlanga Commission Returns - Probe into Stolen Hawks Drugs Resumes

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter to discuss today’s Madlanga Commission testimony on the stolen Hawks drug consignment in Port Shepstone, new evidence on the table, and what it means for accountability in policing.

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    16 min
  • Medical Matters: The hidden dangers of refractive errors

    Siyabonga Motha is joined by Nkateko Xenia Hlangwana, an optometrist with diagnostic rights and founder of Pro-Vision X Optometrists, to break down refractive errors, the four main types, and what actually works to fix them.

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    48 min
  • Medical Matters: RSV and how best to prevent it

    Aubrey Masango talks to Dr Shaakira Abrahams, scientist and vaccines medical manager at Sanofi, about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the dangers it poses to infants, and the best ways to prevent it.

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    14 min
  • Medical Matters: Is it stress, anxiety, or depression and when to get help?

    Aubrey Masango is joined by Dr Donald Gumede, a healthcare practitioner, to discuss the difference between stress, anxiety, and depression.

    They further unpack how to spot the signs and practical steps you can take today to start feeling better.

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    41 min
  • Medical Matters: Male hormonal imbalance – signs you shouldn’t ignore

    Mongezi Koko, standing in for Aubrey Masango, speaks to Dr Olwethu Sotondoshe, a hormone specialist, on the different hormones and hormonal imbalances that are faced by men throughout their lives.

     

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    49 min
  • Medical Matters: The growing importance of gut health in overall wellness

    Aubrey Masango speaks to Keri Rudolph, wellness expert and CEO of IV Bar, and Leigh-Anne Silber, a registered dietitian from IV Bar to discuss why gut health matters.

    They unpack how to spot an imbalance and why personalised approaches are changing how we look after our bodies and minds.

     

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    41 min

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