Health Hour

Dr Sindi van Zyl is in the house! Learn about all sorts of medical stuff and ask the doctor about anything - nothing is too awkward for Dr Sindi to answer. All topics are tackled and discussed with various experts.
Daily English South Africa Health & Fitness
79 Episodes
60 – 79

Health Hour

Dr Jonathan speaks to Katharine Child from The Times for the weekly health hews. He is then joined in studio by psychiatrist Laila Parule to chat about Attention Deficit Disorder.
5 Nov 2014 6AM 51 min

Health Hour

Cancer, Epilepsy, MS, and Alzheimer’s are all diseases we hear about daily. But what about the rare diseases in society that affect such a small portion of the population that we never hear about them. Well today we do, Kelly du Plessis who is the chairperson of the South African…
29 Oct 2014 7AM 50 min

Health Hour

"Get to know your body, it's a temple." Dr Jonathan chats to breast surgeon Dr Carol Benn about breast cancer, how to deal with being diagnosed, seeing a specialist, treatment, body image and coping with the disease.
22 Oct 2014 7AM 51 min

Health Hour

Dr Jonathan takes a break today but fortunately we have HIV Clinician and self-proclaimed future Minister of Health – Dr Sindi Van Zyl coming in to hold down the fort. She is joined by Jens W Pedersen from Doctors Without Borders and he tells us about his first hand experience…
15 Oct 2014 6AM 53 min

Health Hour

Doctor Jonathan Witt answers health-related questions from the CliffCentral staff, we find out why most doctors prefer planned births and we talk a little but too much about Mike Flax's sperm and his plan to get it tested.
8 Oct 2014 7AM 54 min

Health Hour

While Dr Jonathan is away we have another Jonathan standing in. He is joined in studio by clinical psychologists Cindy Strydom and Bronwyn Wood. Together they discuss mental disorders, how one gets diagnosed, what signs to look for, what to say and what not to say to a sufferer? Are…
1 Oct 2014 7AM 56 min

Health Hour

What happens when Ebola meets HIV/Aids? Dr. Jonathan Witt is joined in studio by renowned HIV researcher and infectious disease specialist - Professor Francois Venter. They discuss the Ebola vaccine testing and other health related issues.
17 Sep 2014 7AM 54 min

Health Hour

Another episode of health news with Katharine Child from The Times. Ivo Vegter from the Daily Maverick joins in on a chat about some Health Stories
10 Sep 2014 7AM 32 min

Health Hour

Another episode of health news with Katharine Child from The Times. Sheila Kendal from the Motor Neurone Disease Association of South Africa chats about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
3 Sep 2014 8AM 52 min

Health Hour

Stand in presenter, Jonathan Sinclair, is in studio with Cito Otto and JR talking about 'We Believe In You' - a tribute song and music video to honour our health heroes, featuring an all-star collaboration. He also speaks to Tony Paladin, a biokineticist.
27 Aug 2014 7AM 55 min

Health Hour

Dr Adam Hirschmann speaks to Katharine Child who gives us the latest on health news. He also speaks to Dr Yossi Unterslak, a gynecologist from the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital about everything pertaining to vaginas.
20 Aug 2014 7AM 58 min

Health Hour

The Health Hour today profiled Cassey Chambers from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group. The doctor also examined whether it’s safe to medicate children with depression
13 Aug 2014 7AM 54 min

The Health Hour

Dr Jonathan chats to Dr Sindi van Zyl who is an expert on HIV/AIDS
6 Aug 2014 7AM 54 min

The Health Hour

Dr Witt chats to a paeditrician and kidney expert on this episode
30 Jul 2014 7AM 55 min

The Health Hour

Dr Witt chats to Dr Reddy , Chairperson of the Cosmetic Doctors Association about Botox Injections
23 Jul 2014 7AM 53 min

The Health Hour

Dr Witt chats to Physiotherapist Michael Dare who is an expert on the spine
16 Jul 2014 7AM 55 min

The Health Hour

Dr Witt is joined by Medical Aid Broker Dianne Silva . They discuss Medical Schemes in detail
9 Jul 2014 7AM 55 min

The Health Hour

Dr. Adam Hirschmann stands in for Dr. Jonathan today, He discusses EMS with paramedic Derek Ramsay
2 Jul 2014 7AM 55 min

The Health Hour

Dr Jonathan is joined by Nechama Brodie to discuss LCHF and the controversy around this topical diet.
25 Jun 2014 7AM 57 min
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