Healthy living: How does Arthritis affect children and young adults?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Bhadrish Mistry, Paediatrician Rheumatologist,  about the causes of arthritis in children and younger adults, how common it is, the symptoms to look out for, and how early diagnosis can improve treatment outcomes.   Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend B…

Healthy living: Understanding Eating Disorders and Mental Health

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Lucy Hathorn, Educational psychologist & Eating Disorder Advocate, about different eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder. They explore what these conditions reveal about the relationship between food, body image and mental health, and why eat…

Wellbeing: Is Spring making you sick? Understanding seasonal allergies

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Thulja Trikamjee, a specialist pediatrician and allergologist from the University of Cape Town, about the different types of allergies that can flare up with seasonal changes. They discuss common symptoms such as sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, and red, watery or itchy…

Wellbeing: Are you really looking after your teeth?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Lucy Masuka, a periodontist and oral medicine specialist, about the importance of having regular dental check-ups every six months to prevent gum disease and tooth deterioration. They discuss practical ways to maintain good oral health, including choosing the right toothp…

Wellbeing: Can a shingles vaccine help protect against dementia?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Jeremy Nel, a physician and infectious diseases specialist, and the head of infectious diseases at Helen Joseph Hospital and the University of the Witwatersrand, about shingles, about how the shingles vaccine works, and emerging research suggesting that vaccination may als…

Wellbeing: Why we eat differently when the seasons change

Jane Dutton, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu, speaks to Nathalie Mat, a registered dietitian, who shares why we eat differently when the seasons change. They touch on some of the seasonal foods we have in South Africa and their nutritional value. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful…

Wellbeing: Why is isolation not good for you and the need for community

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident clinical psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane, about how social isolation and loneliness put a person at risk of developing serious mental and physical health conditions. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, b…

Wellbeing: Peptides explained – what they are and why everyone's talking about them

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Tanya Albert, a dietician and health coach, to unpack the growing interest in peptides; what peptides are, how they differ from proteins, their potential health benefits, and what consumers should know about using them safely. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for th…

Wellbeing: UPF vs SPF – what's the difference and why does it matter?

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr Judey Pretorius, a biomedical scientist and founder of Biomedical Emporium skincare, to unpack the difference between SPF and UPF, why sunscreen remains essential even during winter, and the role it plays in preventing pigmentation. They also discuss how to choose the …

Wellbeing: A vaccine for cancer? Exploring mRNA research in pancreatic cancer

Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Dr. Omondi Ogude, a medical oncologito explain what mRNA vaccines for cancer are, how they work, and why they show promising potential in treating pancreatic cancer, known as one of the most aggressive and difficult cancers to manage. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companio…