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Partner Content | Meet the Next Generation of Brave: Julian Sheldon Watch Julian Sheldon, a Masters student in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of the Western Cape, receive mentorship from Leon Brits, a responsible pharmacist from Kuilsrivier.
PICS: Swab gets stuck inside woman’s lung during coronavirus test Doctors found a snapped coronavirus test swab lodged inside the lung of a 51-year-old patient when conducting an endoscopy.
OPINION | Can tea really lower your blood sugar? A popular claim about green tea is that it may help to lower blood sugar levels and manage diabetes, but does science back it up?
Say what? Like animals, people perk up their ears to hear Researchers found that people make tiny, unconscious movements to aim their ears at a particular sound.
OPINION | Herd (immunity) today, gone tomorrow Alex Welte places in perspective what we do and do not know about herd immunity and potential second waves.
Some younger people get severe Covid-19 and scientists think they are close to finding out why Researchers from the University of Bergen and their French colleagues suggest our antibodies may have something to do with it.
How can blueberries help with inflammation? Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science have identified compounds found in berries that can serve as a treatment for chronic inflammatory diseases.
In-depth: The slow-motion race for a TB vaccine While a Covid-19 vaccine proven to be safe and effective may be less than a year away, a new tuberculosis vaccine might only be ready to be rolled out in a decade.
Fitness How do fat cells and muscles work together to make you fitter? We know that exercise makes us fit, but what exactly are the biological mechanisms behind fitness? Researchers have gained new insights. Belly not budging? It might be your posture Can an extra 4 000 steps per day really lower your odds of heart disease? Being a copy-cat might make it easier to achieve fitness goals
Sore throat Could strep throat become untreatable? If strep throat became truly resistant to antibiotics, it would have a very serious impact on millions of children around the world, according to a new study. Does a salt water gargle do anything for a sore throat or nah? WATCH: What happens when your tonsils are removed? WATCH: You may have heard about laryngitis but how does it work - and what happens if it doesn't go away after a few weeks?
Allergies This cheap street drug is dethroning cocaine Cocaine is no longer king on the drug scene in Florida. Flakka, which is sold as small clear crystals that can be popped in the mouth or smoked, is now is ruling the streets. Sources of latex exposure Allergy facts vs. fiction The top 10 dog breeds for allergy sufferers
Medical schemes 3 things you need to know ahead of deciding on a medical scheme for the new year Being informed can make finding the best medical scheme fit for you so much easier. Who can be a dependant on my medical scheme? 10 quick questions on designated service providers (DSPs) All you need to know about waiting periods on your medical scheme
Diabetes Coffee before, or after breakfast? Scientists say after, and here's why Your morning coffee fix, especially after a bad night’s sleep, could have a bad effect on your metabolism. Why early bedtime may be best for people with type 2 diabetes Covid-19 and diabetes: What the evidence says The strength of your handshake could predict your chances of type 2 diabetes
Healthy you Has 2020 knocked you off your feet? You may need a psychological boost The trash fire year that is 2020 has definitely flushed the world's confidence down the drain. Here are a few tips on how to rebuild yours. Why stay in touch while keeping distant? It's only human Interest in CBD products keeps soaring, but health experts wary How high testosterone levels have different health outcomes for men and women