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Health
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But Is It Art? The Bacteria On Your Cell Phone Are Gross [GALLERY]
25 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A group of British students led by Dr Simon Park, have produced a distatsteful series of art prints that record the growth of bacteria on cell phones. Yes, they “paint” with bacteria. They call it “bioart.” The images were made when the students placed cell phones petri dishes, and left them for three days. The growth […]
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Thanks, Science – New Technology Allows Patients To Grow Their Own Hips
11 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
British scientists are working on a new type of prosthetic material that could allow you grow your own hip, in the event that the one your mother gave you no longer works. This technology could be available within the next 10 years. Patient implants would be made from a revolutionary type of plastic material which […]
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Kate Middleton’s Sickness Cure: Rare South African Plant Oils
06 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Duchess of Cambridge who suffered severe morning sickness two months ago has still been feeling a bit naff. In order to combat her pukey tendencies, Kate has turned to scented candles in her battle with nausea. She is said to have filled her Kensington Palace home with the Contentment Candle, by Neom, which is made […]
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You Don’t Need To Stop Smoking Until You’re 40
24 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 7 Comments
Good news for those of you who promised to stop at 30, but didn’t – you’re good for another 10 years. In the most “recent study,” some nerds “discovered” that you will regain all the years you’ve lost, if you stop at 40. Read on.
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You Gym Hard And Can’t Lose Weight – Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong
20 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Patrick Bouic was in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio recently on the Just Josie Show for the Buchulife Health Watch. He shed some light on a common problem that you may well be experiencing yourself – you adhere to a stringent exercise regime, and cannot budge an inch of fat from your body. So what’s to blame? Metabolic syndrome. […]
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The World Wastes Nearly Half Its Food
11 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This should serve as a wake up call to everyone, but it probably won’t, and the human race will continue to waste vast amounts of food.
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One-In-Three Middle-Class South Africans Use Illegal Substances For Recreation
10 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
A total of nearly 58 000 South Africans were questioned for the latest annual Anti Drug Alliance’s survey and report. And it seems a lot of people out there are doing a lot of naughty things. In fact, middle-class South Africans are indulging themselves with one-in-three using an illegal substance for recreational purposes. Anti Drug […]
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Horrific Story On Sky News: South African Mothers Deliberately Drinking To Harm Babies [VIDEO]
07 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Sky News reported over the weekend how some mothers in South Africa are drinking heavily during pregnancy to damage the unborn child in order to receive disability benefits.
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The Strangest PSA Ever: The US Navy On Bath Salts, Demonic Girlfriends and Dubstep [VIDEO]
03 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Apparently bath salts and other synthetic drugs are proving to be quite a big issue for the US Navy – 11 sailors were discharged for using Spice in Novemebr. Thirteen were discharged for using the drug in April. A bizarre video will fix the problem, surely?
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Unlikely Study Reveals Being Overweight Is Linked To Lower Risk Of Mortality
03 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If one is to believe new research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), then you would need to believe that being overweight may lead to a longer life.
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Save Your Liver And Keep Off The Inches This Festive Season – A Fool Proof Holiday Health Guide
20 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Professor Patrick Bouic was in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio yesterday on the Just Josie Show for the Buchulife Health Watch. He gave us some super hot tips for staying healthy, protecting our livers, and keeping the inches off during the silly season. Also in the podcast, find out what you should look out for in any restaurant meal, and […]
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New Drug Found To Treat Symptoms Of Depression In Minutes
14 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A recent clinical trial conducted by the National Institute of Health in the US has found that a new experimental drug may be able to treat depression symptoms within minutes, as opposed to most current prescription anti-depressants that can take weeks to have an effect.
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Cape Street Kids Remove Paste-Up Telling Public Not To Give Cash Handouts [PIC]
10 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Street children in Cape Town are a familiar sight to anyone who frequents the City. But how would you feel when you start an initiative for them, only to see the kids turn on it?
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Former Juicer Describes His Insane Life On Steroids
07 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We are all quite aware that taking juice, and klapping gym mah boet, is the perfect combination for one hell of a crazy ride. But very rarely do we get an insight into just how insane this is, boet, so click through for an experience.
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Your Kid Can Now Get Therapy To Convert Their Sexual Orientation From Gay To Straight
05 Dec 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
That’s right, in the land of opportunity, a federal judge has blocked a law banning therapy that seeks to change the sexual orientation of minors from gay to straight. Bizarre – read on – fascinating stuff..
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Some Victoria’s Secret Models Eat McDonalds And Pizza Before Shows
05 Dec 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
The Daily Beast put together an all important report on what the various Victoria’s Secret supermodels eat before a show and what they splurge on immediately after! Great reading for image-obsessed, jealous, self-conscious women and men alike!
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Kate Winslet And Richard Branson Star In Documentary About Decriminalising Drugs [VIDEO]
03 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Releasing December 7, Breaking the Taboo is a documentary made by Sir Richard Branson’s son Sam which sets out the case for decriminalising drugs. Some big names are backing the venture, including Morgan Freeman and Kate Winslet.
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Australia’s World-First Plain Packaging Cigarette Laws Come Into Effect
03 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Australia’s world-first laws on cigarette and tobacco plain packaging have come into full effect on Saturday. All brand logos and colours have now been replaced with generic olive green coverings, gruesome pictures of diseased body parts, or depictions of children and babies made ill by their parents’ smoking.
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The Ingenious, Terrifying Weaponry Of The Mexican Drug Cartels
03 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Mexican drug cartels are more than just gangs. They are a combination of organised crime and military – even if a rather undisciplined one. It’s the mafia with radio towers, RPG’s and armored vehicles. They are extremely badass; in the most horrible and corrupt way possible.
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Welcome To The Gun Show – Are These The Biggest Arms?
30 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Welcome to the gun show. Moustafa Ismail’s guns are so large he probably struggles to feed himself. However, these guns might be for nothing if the Guinness World Records finds he used implants.
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“I’ll Have Heart Disease With That” – How Fast Food Is Killing You
27 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
If you’re eating on the go, you’re planning for a short life. Professor Patrick Bouic was in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio last week on the Just Josie Show, to discuss the very real health threats that fast food poses to us, and our kids. Click through for top tips on how to side step heart disease.
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Smoking “Rots” The Brain
26 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A new study conducted by researchers from King’s College London, and just published in the journal Age and Ageing, has found that smoking “rots” the brain by damaging memory, learning and reasoning.
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Over 2 Million SA Kids Under 17 Are In The Care Of Grandmothers [TIME Magazine Feature]
23 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
I came across a hard-hitting article on my iPad from the latest issue of TIME magazine, entitled “Generation of Orphans: South Africa’s AIDS epidemic forces grandmothers to parent again. Here it is in it’s entirety.
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Are Stoned Drivers Better Than Drunk Drivers?
22 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
With two American states legalising the possession and recreational use of spliff, this is becoming an important question to ask. Especially as, according to a new survey from the California Office of Traffic Safety, there are more stoned drivers on Californian roads than drunk ones.
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Shame, Poor Apes Also Suffer Midlife Crises
20 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Scientists have acknowledged that it’s not just us humans that suffer from midlife crises – apes do too. Except the apes might not go out and buy a Harley, or take up golf on their own accord.
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Pupils At Johannesburg’s Upmarket King Edward VII (KES) School Busted For Steroids
19 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 7 Comments
Wow, this whole sports drugs vibe is getting out of hand. If it wasn’t enough that one of our own top cyclists was busted shortly after Lance Armstrong, we now have a problem in our schools. And apparently it’s the worst in the world.
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Pepsi Launches New Fat Blocking Fizzy Drink
14 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Not bad, Pepsi, not bad. But don’t expect to find it in your local supermarket just yet, because it’s only available in Japan.
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Grassland Exhibition Provides Look Into World Of Marijuana Farming [GALLERY]
13 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last week, marijuana legalisation bills were successfully passed in both Colorado and Washington. Awareness surrounding the growth, distribution and consumption of weed is growing by the day and it is expected that more states will soon follow.
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Dudes To Dads: An Event For Those About To Be Dads Out There
08 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Are you about to become a dad for the first time? Next week will see the launch of the very first Dudes to Dads evening in Cape Town, and if you’re soon to become a dad, this is probably something you want to attend.
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Cash For Cuddles: Professional Snuggler in NY Charges $60 An Hour
07 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Spending for spooning. Coinage for canoodles. Funded fondles. OK, we’ll stop. But listen: Jackie Samuel, 29, runs a company called The Snuggery out of her Rochester, New York home. She says the non-sexual service is a way to encourage human touch and provide “a healing connection.”
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