Early detection remains one of the most important tools in breast cancer care, but screening should always be tailored to the individual. This article explains how age, personal risk and informed clinical decision-making work together to support the best possible outcomes.
Feeling constantly exhausted, struggling to focus, or blaming stress for ongoing fatigue? This article explores how symptoms commonly associated with burnout may actually signal an underlying thyroid disorder. It explains the overlap between stress, fatigue, and thyroid dysfunction, highlights key warning signs to watch for, and outlines when persistent tiredness may warrant medical investigation rather than being dismissed as part of everyday life.
Outside of promoting a healthy microbiology in the gut, wine also enhances the resistance of the surface cells of the gut to invasion by disease-causing microorganisms. This is an important effect in a world where infections with anti-biotic resistant bacteria are becoming increasingly common.
A playful look at what science says about wine and sex, highlighting research that links moderate red wine drinking with better sexual wellbeing for both women and men, while making it clear that overdoing it has the opposite effect.
Dr Hoosain shows how to do a self breast-examination and chats to CTV about when to do it and what to look for. She also answers the question on how and when men can do self-checks.
Pippa Hudson chats to Dr Hoosain about what is causing the rise in early-onset cancers worldwide. She also touches on what this means for screening, for lifestyle choices and more.
Whilst it is unclear why early-onset cancer cases are increasing, emerging hypotheses suggest that “biological age” in younger populations is outpacing chronological age due to environmental exposures. According to a prominent study, “Global trends in incidence, death, burden and risk factors of early-onset cancer from 1990 to 2019 are projected to increase by 31% and 21% in 2030 respectively." This demands risk management programmes and access to health education for younger people.
In 2018, a much-quoted research paper on alcohol burden appeared in one of the most influential medical journals, The Lancet. It formed the basis of the WHO’s rather alarmist statement that there is “no safe level of alcohol use”. The research was [...]
In former times, sulfur got a bad rap due to its association with volcanoes and the smell of rotten eggs. In the food industry, sulfur – most commonly in the form of sulfur dioxide (SO₂, a sulfite rather than a sulfide) – is widely used as an antioxidant and preservative, effective against a broad range of spoilage bacteria and fungi. Not only that, it is also generated in the human body as part of the metabolism of amino acids and serves as a messenger for physiological functions such as heart muscle recovery and anti-inflammatory effects. This already makes claims that it has negative health effects rather tenuous.
Van vrese vir heksery tot stilte gewortel in skaamte, het sy ontrafel hoe stigma diagnose en behandeling vertraag – veral in minderbevoorregte gemeenskappe. Haar oproep tot deernisvolle, kultureel sensitiewe sorg herinner ons daaraan dat begrip die eerste stap na genesing is.
Dr Hoosain speaks about treatments and screenings, and how these have developed and evolved. She also talks about some of the stigmas that still exist around breast health and how conversations around breast health should be normalised. The full interview is available to listen to here.
An in-studio conversation with Cape Town TV about the importance of early detection to save lives. The full interview is available to listen to here.
A chat with Clarence Ford about the rural versus urban divide and some detailed conversations around treatment options and when breast-related conversations should start. The full interview is available to listen to here.
Even in today's times, there are still stigma's and beliefs that exist about breast cancer. This important conversation explains why it's so important that women understand that breast cancer is a disease, and that it can be treated, and that self-examination and screening saves lives.
Dr Hoosain outlines why there are not enough breast health conversations taking place and why these conversations are important. She also touches on how churches can play a role in opening up positive conversations around breast health.
Wine is in essence put into food for 3 reasons: 1. To add acidity 2. To soften proteins, notably meat 3. To provide taste in food. This article breaks down exactly how it works.
Cape Pulpit speaks to Dr Hoosain about cultural misperceptions around breast cancer, and with permission, is available to listen to here.
Lotus FM chats to Dr Hoosain about self-care and the conversations that women should be having to dispel some of the myths and fears around breast health care. The full interview is available to listen to here.
A conversation about why Dr Hoosain became interested in breast health, why some of the fear surrounding breast cancer is a challenge in South Africa, and what the reality is. She also takes questions from listeners and the full interview is available to listen to here.
With kind permission from Channel Africa, the interview is available to listen to here:
There is considerable evidence, that moderate consumption of wine strengthens bone mineral density, the most important and standardized measure of risk of fractures, in both males and females.
With kind permission from Your Pregnancy & Baby, the full article is available to read here.
Men and women are equal before the law and any discrimination according to gender and a lot of other things is unfair and plainly unlawful. Ever the medical nerd that I am, my reply was: “Not so. Because while it is so, that before the law, men and women are equal, biologically and specifically medically, they are quite unequal. Therefore, I should have a bigger share of that bottle.” And proceeded to give the following explanation - click to read more:
Dr Apffelstaedt challenges prevailing misconceptions around “moderate” wine consumption and its health implications. Drawing on clinical research and global data, he advocates for smarter, science-backed messaging that bridges the gap between medical insight and public understanding.