New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales. Disposable vapes — defined as those without removable or replaceable batteries — will be banned from August, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said. “Too many young people are vaping, which is why […]

Flavanols, a group of compounds found in various plant foods, have been shown to offer numerous health benefits. There are plenty of good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruit and vegetables each day. Not only do fruit and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our body needs to function at […]

South Africa has recorded a lower data of baby deaths in 2023 as compared to the previous year. However, Tembisa hospital is still a concern. Baby deaths rate has decreased by an impressive 3.02% from 2022, however, some hospitals are still a concern as they are recording a high number of deaths. ALSO READ: Principal and teacher […]

Prioritizing early sleep has compelling benefits: improved cognition, enhanced physical health, better mood, increased energy. We must get adequate sleep if we want to be healthy in general. Even though the modern world frequently tempts us to stay up late, there are several advantages to establishing an early bedtime. In this article, we’ll look at six strong […]

A new lifehack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | VIDEO – Lifehack: Rub an ice cube on your face for glowing skin The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, […]

Contamination of food and water is a global public health concern – researchers are studying how it causes cancer. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth’s crust. Exposure to arsenic, often through contaminated food and water, is associated with various negative health effects, including cancer. Arsenic exposure is a global public health […]

World Food Safety Day which is commemorated annually on 7 June –  throws the spotlight on food safety awareness and the steps required to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and illnesses. Food safety refers to handling, preparing, transporting and storing of foodstuffs in a way that best reduces the risk of persons becoming sick […]

The DA alleges that foreign mothers-to-be are being belittled and forced to pay bribes for access to birthing facilities and assistance. The DA says it will be requesting an investigation into the alleged abuse of pregnant migrants at a government hospital in Gauteng. DA TO APPROACH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND HEALTH OMBUD In a statement, […]

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has confirmed that flu cases around South Africa is on the rise. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that influenza cases around South Africa is on the rise. Influenza — or flu — clusters are attacking schools and places of work and have left thousands of […]

The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, one click away. ALSO WATCH: BREAKING: Thembinkosi Lorch found GUILTY of assaulting girlfriend What is a lifehack? The dictionary definition states: ‘A simple and clever tip or technique […]

Patients and staff at Helen Joseph Hospital have been battling with terrible conditions after being without water for almost a week. Staff and patients at Helen Joseph Hospital have endured terrible conditions without adequate water since last week Thursday, 1 June 2023. ALSO READ: LIST: Here is the official petrol and diesel price list for June WATER […]

If you’ve ever been a victim of that horrible stuff called jet lag, one sleep expert has all the answers on how to cure it fast… JET LAG WOES CAN NOW BE A THING OF THE PAST Travelling can be incredible and rewarding and is regarded as one of the many pleasures of life, but […]

Graham Wells, a 46-year-old resident of Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, is taking on his 7th Comrades Marathon barefoot on June 11, 2023. He’s running to raise funds for the “Run for a Roof” campaign, a cause that he has been a part of since its inception in 2021. This initiative, started by One Life Foundation, has raised […]

More than 296 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B, a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Most don’t know they are infected, so they don’t get medical care. Clinical care improves the patient’s outcome and can prevent them from infecting others. Early detection of HBV-infected patients could therefore improve […]

Food contamination including snacks is at a high rate in Nigeria as millions cases of diarrhoea and thousands of deaths have been reported. Food safety is a concern for Nigerians after increasing reports of food-borne illnesses in recent years. According to the Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative (CAFSANI), consumption of unsafe food […]

One of the commonly detected flu strains in circulation is sometimes incorrectly referred to as ‘swine flu’. The NICD said this term should not be used as it causes panic. Influenza (flu) cases have been increasing steadily since 10 April, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Monday, 5 June, with reports of […]

Depression and other mood disorders amongst younger people increased after COVID-19 and national lockdowns. The prevalence of mood difficulties among young people due to the disruptions caused by Covid-19 and lockdowns is increasingly becoming a global concern. “One in eight young people are at risk of developing a mental disorder, with mood and anxiety disorders […]

The Department of Health has alerted the public of the increased circulation of influenza, also known as “flu”, around the country since the beginning of May 2023. The department was notified by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) about the rising cases. In a statement on Saturday, the department said the cases have been […]

In a concerted effort to curb the spread of the Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Judith Tshabalala, joined a team of bikers led by the South African Female Riders Forum, to hand over 1.5 million litres of water to the affected communities. Tshabalala with hundreds of bikers, mostly females, who came […]

Life is full of challenges, but by persevering through setbacks,unlock unexpected opportunities. Don’t give up! Life is full of challenges, but by persevering through setbacks, you can achieve personal growth, inspire others, and unlock unexpected opportunities. Never give up! Life can be difficult, and there may be times when it seems tempting to quit. However, […]

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects approximately one in ten people assigned female at birth. Endometriosis is a common chronic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated one in ten people assigned female at birth. The condition causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow elsewhere – including on the ovaries, […]

A new lifehack every day of the week – don’t miss it! READ: Four perfect picnic spots to check out in Cape Town The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, one click away. What […]

With the kids home for the school holidays, now is the perfect time to focus on boosting their energy and concentration. Here’s how… Many parents find their children lagging in focus and mental energy around the end of the second school term.  This may well be exacerbated in 2022, as the first full year after […]

Are you an authentic person? Here are some of the common traits displayed by authentic people. Take a look! It often seems like there are too few authentic people around in this day and age. Not many people display the qualities of authenticity today. Many people might display elements of sincerity but they are not […]

The DA says clean linen shortages have been experienced by 23 out of 34 Gauteng public hospitals since January last year. Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC says clean linen shortages have been experienced by 23 out of 34 Gauteng public hospitals since January last year, disrupting surgery and increasing the risk of infection for […]