‘Now we have an answer’ to why children get leukaemia
Mel Greaves, a London based professor at the Institute of Cancer Research, has been studying childhood leukaemia for 30 years. Last week it was announced that Professor Greaves received a knighthood, in the New Year honours list, for his research in the field. Greaves is now...
What lives under your fingernails could scare you
Are you a nail biter? Most people have the nasty habit of chewing on their fingernails when they are stressed, or bored. It is quite common; but is it as harmless as it seems? Well, turns out - there are some gross stuff living under your...
How easy is it to get health insurance?
Health insurance is new territory for most South Africans, who are more familiar with medical aid; a service that has been around for much longer. However, in the last few years, people have jumped onto the bandwagon of opting for medical insurance as the premiums are...
What are your Health Care options now that you’re Pregnant?
Pregnancy is a beautiful time. The excitement that comes with knowing you are on your way to having a baby is second to none, but the financial burden it carries could put a strain on the ‘mother to be’. Medical aid and medical insurance all have...
What is the Cost of Medical Aid
The Grant Thornton Capital Medical Aid Survey for 2018, which compares local medical aid schemes on cost to members across various levels of cover, was released to the public in July. According to Business Tech, for the 2018 review, GTC screened 22 medical aids (21 open...
What is radiology, and is it covered?
By definition, radiology is the science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It is used to detect an assortment of conditions, from abnormal internal growths to pregnancy, by use of an ultrasound. Radiology...
Is health insurance more affordable than medical aid?
Health insurance and medical aid seem quite similar, but there are distinct differences which set them apart. These differences are also responsible for the disparity of the price points at which they are being offered to customers. Even the cheapest medical aid is usually a bit...
What is a Day to Day Plan?
When it comes to health insurance, different types of insurance plans are designed to cover different situations, depending on the direct needs to the customer. One of these types of plans is a Day to Day plan, which covers everyday medical issues. But what does ‘Day...
Are there insurance plans for Children?
Children get the sniffles way more than adults do. From playground infections to colds and flu in winter, kids are susceptible to all sorts of germs. Having health insurance cover for children could save moms and dads a wad of cash, and also give them peace...
How does Medical insurance cover chronic illness?
Medical insurance is a fairly new service in South Africa, and many people are more familiar with the workings of a medical aid. All medical cover plans, including medical insurance plans, are designed to assist with the financial burden of medical emergencies. However, many people face...
