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Health
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Dis-Chem Ready To Roll With COVID-19 Vaccines, But…
17 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Today marks the start of what has been touted as Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout in South Africa. It hasn’t been plain sailing thus far.
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Hugging Is Back! Here’s What They’re Allowed To Do In The UK From Today
17 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The UK has loosened its COVID-19 restrictions from today, which means more socialising, hugging, and travelling for the Brits going forward.
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Study Of How Many SA Adults Would Take COVID-19 Vaccine Reveals Afrikaans Shocker
13 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst the number of South Africans saying they would be willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine is encouraging, there is much apprehension around Afrikaans home language speakers.
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SA’s Third Wave – Actuary Maps Out Three Possible Scenarios
12 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to Adam Lowe, a member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa COVID-19 working group, we are likely to experience one of three scenarios.
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Vaccine Registration In SA Now Available Via WhatsApp And SMS
11 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The National Department of Health has launched COVID-19 vaccine registration portals on WhatsApp, USSD, and SMS.
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“There Are No Other Tools Left” – Talk Of Stricter Lockdown Returning As Third Wave Looms
11 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There is once again talk of moving to a stricter lockdown level, as an uptick in positive cases combined with fears over two variants of concern identified in the country has experts on high alert.
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Does Anyone In SA Have A Taller Cannabis Tree Than This? [Image]
06 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Reckon you’ve grown a whopper in the back garden? If you want to lay claim to the country’s tallest cannabis tree, you’ll need to beat this.
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They Reckon This Blood Test Can Tell When A Woman Will Go Into Labour
06 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s always been tough to pin down exactly when a pregnant woman might go into labour, but scientists believe a new blood test could narrow down the exact date.
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John Oliver Has Some Stern Words For Joe Rogan And Anti-Vaxxers [Video]
06 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At least Joe Rogan was self-aware enough to label himself a “f*cking moron” after his vaccine comments. Still, that didn’t save him from being called out on ‘Last Week Tonight’.
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Blue Or White Side Out? How To Wear Your Disposable Medical Mask [Video]
05 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Some mask-wearing misinformation has been doing the rounds regarding the correct way to wear a medical mask. Here’s what the experts say.
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Everything We Know About Discovery’s ‘Purple Card’ For The Super Rich
05 May 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Discovery Bank’s Purple account for the super-wealthy has a higher threshold for premium accounts than any other South African bank.
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Please Enjoy Prince Harry Walking Onto A Stage In LA [Video]
04 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Harry is back in his first public appearance since his grandfather’s funeral, at the Vax Live concert in Los Angeles.
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Study Finds That Air Pollution Impacts Our Thinking
04 May 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A recently published study confirms that there is a link between air pollution and a decline in cognitive ability.
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Latest Third Wave Models Predict Tough Times Ahead For Gauteng
04 May 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest models anticipating the third wave of COVID-19 infections are out, marking Gauteng as an area with cause for concern.
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How To Get A Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card
03 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
With the vaccine rollout happening all over the world, fake vaccine cards are popping up all over the internet.
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Motivation At An All-Time Low? You Could Be ‘Languishing’
29 Apr 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The New York Times reckons ‘languishing’ is the dominant emotion of 2021 but it often goes unrecognised because it’s hard to spot.
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These Skincare Innovations Can Deliver Incredible Results
23 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
When it comes to at-home skincare, there are countless products and devices to choose from. Experts recommend taking a closer look at a few, in particular.
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Three Times Our Lockdown Measures Went Against Expert Recommendations
22 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Department of Health has made public some of the recommendations received by the COVID-19 ministerial advisory committee. In some instances, it appears our government didn’t follow them.
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Some South Africans Went Hard On 420
21 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
50 years ago, five Californian students used 420 as a code to mean meeting up to smoke weed, and now every year on April 20, the world lights up with them.
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The Story Of 420, As Told By The Founders [Video]
20 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
50 years ago, five high school students in California created a codename for their cannabis-smoking exploits. Now it’s a day celebrated around the world.
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Infectious Disease Scholar On What The Next Pandemic Could Look Like
20 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
What would happen if a pandemic had to wipe out a good portion of the human population? We turn to an infectious disease scholar for insight.
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Real-Life ‘Love Actually’: New Zealand Airport Reunions Will Make You Smile [Videos]
20 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After more than a year of being separated from loved ones, footage of smiling, teary-eyed hugs across New Zealand made for an obvious movie comparison.
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Over 60s Can Start Registering For The COVID-19 Vaccine Today
16 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From 4PM today (April 16), online registrations for Phase 2 of South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout will officially open.
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Government Pays For Women To Have Sex With Injured Soldiers In Need Of ‘Therapy’
16 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The Israeli government acknowledges that sex work isn’t just about pleasure, but also therapy for disabled and forlorn soldiers.
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New Subscription Service Delivers Health To Your Door
14 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re all trying to ensure that our bodies and minds get what they need to function at their best, and this subscription service ticks all of the boxes.
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Big Plans For SA’s Cannabis Industry
13 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Our government has proposed a draft national master plan, aimed at loosening regulation around South Africa’s burgeoning cannabis industry.
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Coffee Before A Workout – Let’s Have That Chat
13 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some swear by it, whereas others argue it can make for an uncomfortable morning session of muscle-clenching.
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Zapiro Lambastes South Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts [Image]
13 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout rate continues at an incredibly pedestrian speed, and patience is starting to wear thin.
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‘Seven In 10 People Have Not Fully Recovered From COVID-19, Five Months After Leaving Hospital’
12 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
More and more people are banding together on social media to bring awareness to the fact that COVID-19 symptoms are causing suffering long after patients are supposed to have recovered.
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Rachel Kolisi On Overcoming Depression And Self-Harm
08 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rachel recently opened up about depression, self-harm, a suicide attempt when she was younger, and other mental health battles.
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