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5 things you could be allergic to over the festive season From glitzy decorations to scrumptious food – the holiday season can have an adverse effect on those suffering from allergies. Here are the biggest culprits.
Soft furniture no cushion against falls for young kids Parents often leave young children on a bed or sofa and step away for a bit, mistakenly thinking there's no danger.
Should you break up with your partner? Here are 5 ways to tell Sometimes, relationships just need to end.
Tap into the health powers of garlic As scientists look more deeply into the effects of diet on health, they're finding that more and more everyday foods offer benefits that go well beyond making dishes tastier.
Breast implants may increase your risk of a rare type of cancer It's actually a cancer of the immune system.
Kettlebell vs. barbell – the experts weigh in on these workout tools A true heavyweight contest. We're putting the two up against each other. It's finally time for the ultimate match, the kettlebell vs barbell.
Injected drug may be new weapon against gout Instead of targeting high uric acid levels, a new gout drug aims to reduce overall inflammation in the body.
Mindfulness may be a buffer against pain Researchers look to mindfulness and meditation as a method of pain therapy.
Fitness Kettlebell vs. barbell – the experts weigh in on these workout tools A true heavyweight contest. We're putting the two up against each other. It's finally time for the ultimate match, the kettlebell vs barbell. These are 4 of the best fat-burning workouts The 5 best ways to treat sore muscles, according to the pros Here’s how this guy channelled his inner Iron Man to better his body in 8 weeks
Sore throat It might not be wise to take steroids for a sore throat A study seeking an alternative for antibiotic treatment for a sore throat found that only one-third of patients improved on steroids. Why does SA have the highest rate of tonsillectomies in the world? GPs could safely reduce antibiotics for respiratory tract infections Talking like a Kardashian could hurt your vocal cords
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 Fears new medical aid law changes may cause 'doctor drain' A key issue of the proposed Medical Schemes Amendment Bill is the impact on doctors, resulting from a proposed uniform tariff for healthcare services. Looking for medical aid gap cover? These are the top options 20 medical scheme myths you should not believe Medical aids and the high cost of psychiatric meds
Diabetes Obesity surgery may lower heart attack danger in diabetics New research suggests obesity surgery may dramatically lower the danger of heart attacks and strokes in patients with diabetes Diabetes can make weight loss harder – here's what you can do Here’s a healthy meal for someone with diabetes 'How my misdiagnosed type 1 diabetes nearly killed me'
Healthy you Should I try creatine? This is what you need to know 'Using creatine while weight training typically enhances strength gains by five to 15% in the first month, with no side effects.' This leg-sculpting workout will make you want to wear shorts Man reveals how he lost 76kg after his girlfriend cheated on him Which is a better cardio workout: running or cycling?