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health
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WHO Sounds Warning After Mystery ‘Disease X’ Kills Over Hundred In Congo
09 Dec 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Laboratory tests are underway to determine the exact cause.
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Estrogen Imbalance Or Health Alert? On The Quest For Hormone Harmony
01 Nov 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The symptoms that signal a hormonal imbalance—sometimes elusive—often hold deeper insights into our health.
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Adults Are Using Breast Milk As A Wellness Elixir And Hangover Cure, But Experts Have Doubts
10 Oct 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Even as far back as the first century, Pliny the Elder suggested it for fever and gout, as well as treating toxic bug bites.
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The Healthiest Countries Around The World Have Been Ranked, And South Africa Is Last With A Minus Score
30 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The well-being of a nation is made up of a myriad of elements, ranging from the calibre of its healthcare system to the daily habits and diets of its people.
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Taxing Instant Noodles? Global Push To Curb Ultra-Processed Food Crisis
23 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A doctor has sounded the alarm on ultra-processed foods, saying it’s high time to slap a tax on those noodles—and he’s not stopping there.
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The Health Department Is Roping In Sangomas And Traditional Healers To Help Detect Chronic Illnesses
17 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
South Africa has about 80,000 practising sangomas throughout the country.
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Why Do Millennials Appear To Be Aging Slower Than The Rest Of Us?
03 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Millennials, on the whole, were the first generation to embrace SPFs and avoid smoking, while some in Gen Z are doing the opposite.
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This Is Where The Highest And Lowest Doctor Density Is Around The World
21 Jun 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
In some countries, there are more than enough medical professionals to go around, while in others, one lone doctor has to work day and night to take care of thousands of people.
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Scientists Explain Why Lettuce Is Most Likely To Carry E. Coli And Other Deadly Contaminations
18 Jun 2024 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
What’s worse than finding a worm in your salad? Finding a host of deadly bacteria, unfortunately.
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From Birds On Prozac To Fish Addicted To Meth, Pharmaceutical Ingredient Pollution Is Seriously Affecting Biodiversity
13 Jun 2024 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Next time you’re thinking of flushing your Prozac down the drain, maybe don’t.
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Police Hurl Stun Grenades At Farm Women Protesting Against Dangerous Pesticides
05 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Instead of phasing out pesticides as promised, the department recently gazetted guidelines for applicants to be granted an exemption to use the pesticides.
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They Say Tattoos Increase Your Risk Of Cancer By 21% [Video]
03 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Researchers examined the link between the global rise in the popularity of tattoos and the unexplained increase in cases of malignant lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system.
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Research Proves Male Birth Control Gel Applied To Shoulders Is ‘Faster And More Effective’ Than Other Methods
03 Jun 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Seeing as how most couples still rely on the female partner to take contraceptives, this could be an easy way to share contraceptive responsibility.
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China’s Bubble Tea Bubble Might Be Bursting
17 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
There are now an estimated half a million bubble tea shops in China alone.
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China’s Restrictive Approach To Children’s Screen Time And Homework Is Showing Some Promising Benefits
16 May 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
China might be criticised at times for their heavy-handed approach, but in this instance, taking screen time enforcement out of the hands of parents worked.
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How Does The Ozempic Diet Compare In South Africa?
29 Apr 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
While Ozempic is not FDA-approved for weight loss, it seems to be a hit. But what are the better, more sustainable options for long-term weight management available to South Africans?
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China’s Futuristic Public Toilets Analyses Urine To Measure Your Health
25 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
For only R52 a pee, you can now have your urine analysed for any potential health issues at one of China’s new futuristic public urinals.
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Feathers Ruffled Over Whether You Should Wash Chicken Before Cooking It [Video]
09 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Fortunately for us, science still has a few answers outside of the sage wisdom we receive via Instagram.
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Discovery Health Is Recommending Less Than 10,000 Steps Now
18 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
At least now you can have a lighter panic about reaching your walking goals for the day.
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WHO Declares South Africa Ranks Among Countries With Highest Obesity Rates
05 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The health organisation declared obesity and overweight as a global epidemic claiming at least 2.8 million lives annually and ranked South Africa among the nations with the highest levels of this prevalent and easily-avoidable disease.
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R4.4 Million Awarded To Limpopo Women In Hot Water Bottle Injury Lawsuit
01 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
According to court testimony, her injuries were so severe that she is now unable to engage in strenuous work and has been left feeling depressed and self-conscious.
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California Man Experiences Remarkable Medical Triumph, Becoming Free Of HIV And Cancer
26 Feb 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
On the undesirable roster of illnesses, cancer and HIV are notably high-ranking. One Californian man found himself afflicted with both, and then potentially cured of both after a miraculous donor treatment.
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Scientists Are Sounding The Alarm Over 100% Fatal ‘Zombie Deer Disease” That Will Mutate To Infect Humans
22 Feb 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The disease “damages portions of the brain and typically causes progressive loss of body condition, behavioural changes, excessive salivation and death.”
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No Need To Cancel Your Medical Aid Anytime Soon, NHI Bill Still Far Off
13 Feb 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Experts are saying that those covered by the private sector should not worry about the Bill – yet, anyway.
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Harry’s Dramatic Dash To London Fuelling Concerns About Seriousness Of The King’s Condition
07 Feb 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Prince Harry sped over to Britain soon after King Charles told him in a personal phone call that he had cancer.
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South African Innovator Wins Prestigious Prize For Medicine-Dispensing Lockers
02 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Investors must start to believe that they can also make money by investing in African startups.
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Scientists Baffled By Vietnamese Man Who Hasn’t Slept In 50 Years
02 Feb 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
I don’t know about you, but when I miss an hour of my precious night’s sleep, I can barely cope the next day.
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Bad News For The Gainz – Multiple Studies Show Weightlifting Shortens Your Life
24 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Excessive weightlifting may shorten your life, according to a biohacking pioneer with a longtime speciality in longevity.
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Strand Beachgoers Have Been Getting Severely Sick After Swimming, Calling For A Better Water-Quality Flag System
24 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
While most of the beachgoers were aware that there were problems with the water quality at the time of swimming, they were unaware of the severity of the health risks they faced.
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They’re Talking About Psychedelics Being The ‘Master Key’ To Solve Everything From Anorexia To Stroke
15 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
This neuroscientist is testing how psychedelics can help people relearn all sorts of things they’ve lost the ability to do because of health conditions.
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