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Health
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Debunking The World’s Most Famous Anti-Vaxxer Is Pretty Damn Easy
16 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Andrew Wakefield, the man whose false claims about the MMR vaccine and autism sparked the modern anti-vaccine movement, is once again in the news.
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Carte Blanche’s Frightening Look At SA’s ‘Radioactive’ Lung Cancer Problem [Video]
15 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when certain radioactive metals are broken down, and there are now fears that South Africa may have levels that are far higher than is optimal.
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Spare A Thought For Cape Paramedics – Look At What They Go Through Nightly [Video]
15 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every weekend, paramedics in some of the city’s most crime-ridden areas risk their lives. They have harrowing stories to tell.
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Well-Known Strawberry Farm Gets Rights To Grow Dagga In Stellenbosch
14 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The owners of the well-known strawberry farm are now further diversifying their portfolio, having become the first Western Cape recipients of a licence to start growing medical dagga.
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How Much Booze Per Week Defines You As A ‘Heavy Drinker’
11 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I don’t want to sound nasty, but people have been talking. Turns out a ‘heavy drinker’ doesn’t drink as much as you might think.
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Here’s A Point In Favour Of Pooches In The ‘Cats Versus Dogs’ Debate
09 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In the ongoing and often heated debate about whether owning a cat or a dog is preferable, here’s one tick in the pooch box.
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Want To Earn More Discovery Vitality Rewards? Get Some Sleep And Meditate
09 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here’s a little boost for those who enjoy catching extra shut-eye and aligning their chakras.
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What Neuroscientists Think About Elon Musk’s Plan To Put Chips Inside The Human Brain
07 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Elon Musk co-founded Neuralink in 2016, and he has high hopes for facilitating a “symbiosis” between humans and AI.
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You Must See This Marijuana Growing Operation Behind Secret Shower Door [Video]
07 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Police raided a home in Italy, where they found a secret door in the shower that led to a serious stash of marijuana.
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Tetraplegic Man Walks With Brain-Controlled Exoskeleton [Video]
04 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Technology that links a machine to the brain has made it possible for this tetraplegic man to walk again.
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Science Settles ‘Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day’ Debate
01 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
We’ve long been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and then we were told that it isn’t, and now everyone seems confused.
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This Guy Reckons Pizza Can Prevent Cancer
01 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’m not sure if Silvano Gallus knows what he’s talking about, but I like where his head is at.
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Some Cape Town Rivers And Canals Are Basically “Open Streams Of Sewage”
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
When tested, some of Cape Town’s rivers and canals came up so dirty that they’re bordering on ‘untreated sewage’.
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Vaping Illnesses Are Skyrocketing In The US
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Vaping-related deaths are on the rise in the US, but how panicked should we really be about e-cigarettes?
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Three Very Popular Anti-Ageing Treatments For Men
25 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Back in the day, if a man started feeling his age, he grew his hair out a little longer and bought a sportscar. Thankfully, times have changed.
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SA Cops Are Still Cracking Down On Private Use Of Dagga
19 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Despite the ConCourt’s landmark ruling that decriminalised personal and private use of dagga, our police still insist on making arrests.
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Everything You Were Too Afraid To Ask About Laser Treatments
17 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Advancements in laser treatment have made it a popular solution to skin problems, but it’s not a ‘one size fits all’ scenario.
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Seth Switched To Almond Milk – Then This Happened
16 Sep 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I can’t remember the exact reason why I started taking my daily coffee with almond milk, but such is life.
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Confessions Of A Vaper – ‘You Can Feel It’s Hurting Your Lungs’
16 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Following a string of deaths, some folks gave up their vape, whilst others just can’t kick the habit. Here’s what five university students had to say.
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Send This To Your Friends Who Are Still Vaping
13 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Vaping is officially under the spotlight again, as more people come forward with stories about how it almost killed them.
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Why You Should Get On Board With The New ‘Health Shot’ Trend
12 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
People don’t always associate the words ‘health’ with the word ‘shots’ (thanks, tequila), but this new trend is looking to change that.
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Your Vegan Friends Are Going To Tell You To Watch This Doccie [Trailer]
11 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, James Wilks, Lewis Hamilton, and Novak Djokovic – these are just a few of the names that stand out from this doccie.
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Everyone’s Talking About Napping – Here Are Six Reasons Why
11 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you needed a reason to take it easy and catch up on some much-needed sleep, here’s the science to back you up.
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Where You Can Buy Completely Legal CBD Chocolates Online (And Why You Should)
04 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Everyone’s talking about CBD oils and the wide range of health benefits that come with it, but what about the chocolate lovers out there? Sorted.
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Carte Blanche Took A Closer Look At The Proposed National Health Insurance Bill [Video]
04 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
‘Carte Blanche’ took a deep dive into the pros and cons of national health insurance in South Africa.
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Cape Town Bakery Under Spotlight In Carte Blanche Investigation
03 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Providing gluten-free options has become a lucrative business for some bakeries, but what happens when you dig a little deeper? ‘Carte Blanche’ raises some uncomfortable truths.
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Think South Africans Like A Drink? We Have Nothing On Moldova
30 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africans aren’t exactly shy of having a toot, but our per capita alcohol consumption is nothing compared to what’s happening in Moldova.
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Our Seven Favourite Meditation Room Ideas
28 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
We could all use a bit more calm in our lives, and a sanctuary to be calm in. Here are some ideas for making that happen.
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Online SA Weed Retailer ‘420 Monkeys’ Now Delivering Fudge And Gummies
27 Aug 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I remember being at a party at Greg’s house in my late teens / early 20s, and there was a tray of chocolate brownies being passed around.
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First Death And Severe Lung Disease – Vaping’s Moment Has Arrived
26 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Vaping has long been considered the less harmful option when it comes to smoking, but new reports of death and lung disease don’t paint a great picture.
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