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02/09/2025

Research spotlight: Bee venom shows breakthrough in breast cancer research (via )

A study led by Dr. Ciara Duffy (Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research + University of Western Australia) found that honeybee venom and its compound melittin can kill aggressive breast cancer cells in the lab, including triple-negative and HER2-enriched cancers, which are some of the hardest to treat.

Melittin doesn’t just kill cells - it also disrupts signals that drive tumor growth and may even improve how chemotherapy works.

This is still early-stage research. It is not a treatment yet, but it shows how natural compounds can inspire future therapies.

At Aynjil, we believe sharing these discoveries helps us stay informed.

27/08/2025

Most of us are underinsured for cancer.

With Aynjil, it takes 3 minutes to protect yourself against the financial, emotional and physical impact of a cancer diagnosis.

One lump sum. One simple product. One less thing to worry about.

08/08/2025

2 minutes. Both sides. Every month.

07/08/2025

👀 Look. ✋ Feel. 🛏 Repeat.
Save this. Share this. Start the habit.

31/07/2025

We’ve long believed cancer was mostly inherited, but a 2025 NIH study just changed that thinking. 🧠🧬

Only 12–15% of early-onset cancers are linked to inherited genetic mutations. That means the other 85%+ may be tied to environment, lifestyle, and everyday exposures.

From ultra-processed food to chronic stress, sleep disruption, alcohol, and toxins, today’s risks are evolving, and we need to evolve our protection too.

Early screening and smart insurance aren’t just “nice to haves.” They’re essentials, even if you’re “healthy” and under 40.

30/07/2025

Yet many young people have no cover at all, thinking:

“I’m too young.”
“That’s something to worry about later.”
“Medical aid will be enough.”

But here’s what the research shows:

- R1 million life cover gap for the average South African income earner
- R1.4 million disability cover shortfall
- Combined, SA income earners have only 45% of the cover they need
- The biggest insurance gaps? Ages 20–39, our most economically active group

And when cancer hits early, as it often does, it can leave you uninsurable later due to exclusions or sky-high premiums. 💰

Aynjil was built to close that gap.🎗️
Affordable, specialised cancer-only cover.

This isn’t about fear.
It’s about financial preparedness for the #1 critical illness claim in the country. 💪

30/05/2025

Even in the wild, silence is a warning 🦁 .
Same goes for your body.
Cancer doesn’t always come with obvious signs.
Early detection matters.

30/05/2025

Early detection gives you options.
Stay active. Get screened. Pay attention.

02/05/2023

https://www.insurancechat.co.za/2023-04/surviving-cancer-innovation-is-needed-to-bridge-the-chasm-between-affordability-and-access-to-lifesaving-treatment/

Richard Wright has survived a rare form of pituitary cancer four times. Little is known about this specific cancer other than it is almost invariably terminal. He has written a book about his exceptional journey and harrowing fight against a terminal diagnosis at age 46, when he was told that he wou...

15/03/2023

Taking out shouldn't be an either/or exercise when it comes to making sure you're covered for a . works well as top-up cover, strengthening any existing cover in place with the added-value cancer-specific benefits and additional payments.

You can also speak to your broker about rebalancing to save money by reducing the critical illness cover and adding cancer-specific insurance. https://www.aynjil.com/the-financial-ramifications-of-a-cancer-diagnosis/

13/03/2023

13/03/2023

Aynjil is an ideal first life policy for younger people who want to take care of their risk without the hefty costs of comprehensive life and CI cover. Aynjil provides peace of mind for one of the most claimed for conditions under all critical illness policies, at a very affordable premium. The reality is that cancer claims total more than all other critical illness claims combined and does not discriminate on age either! https://www.aynjil.com/the-financial-ramifications-of-a-cancer-diagnosis/