Impact of Stress on Chronic Illnesses
The relationship between stress and inflammation has been studied rigorously in the past decade, with researchers finding evidence that there…
Category: Health
Are Mosquitoes Deadly?
The mosquito is believed to be one of the most deadly animals on the planet. According to the US Centre…
More Suspensions at DoH Likely
More suspensions are expected within the top structures of the Health Department. The Daily Maverick reports that Health Minister Joe…
Covid-19: Is Your Immune System Better than the Vaccine?
Scientists have found that people who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19, but who have survived the infection, have a…
Two Men Die After Receiving The Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine In Japan
Two people have died in Japan after receiving the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine shots. These doses were among the vials later suspended…
18 – 34 Year-Olds Eligible To Register For Covid-19 Vaccine
South Africans aged 18 – 34 years old would now be able to register for the Covid-19 vaccine as soon…
SAHPRA: Investigations Show no Link Between Covid-19 Vaccine and Deaths
The health regulatory body, Sahpra says that it has been unable to link any deaths reported to it relating to…
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A personality disorder affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts. In a person with narcissistic personality disorder, a high…
Bosses Cannot Compel Workers to Take Covid-19 Vaccine
If your employer has threatened you with retrenchment for refusing to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the South African Human Rights…
Does Covid-19 Impact Your Menstrual Cycle?
Can being infected with the coronavirus affect your period? This was the question raised by women who noticed that while…
Cape Town Homeless Face Challenges in Registering for Vaccine
With the country in the grip of a bitter winter, the homeless have been particularly affected. They have to face…
African Union (AU) Controversially Grants Israel Observer Status
After nearly two decades of campaigning, Apartheid-Israel has been granted observer status at the Africa Union (AU). To officiate the…
Umrah Costs Spiral for International Pilgrims
International pilgrims would soon be allowed to perform the Umrah. This, as the Saudi Kingdom, is allowing direct flights into…
WC Geared Up for Covid-19 Third Wave – Is It?
Despite bearing the second-most cases of Covid-19 in the country, the Western Cape Health Department appears to have the third…
ECD Workers Demand Access to Vaccines
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre has reacted with shock to a circular issued by the Health Department, that stipulates…
Northern Cape Past Covid-19 Third Wave Peak
Indications are that the Northern Cape has already passed its peak of the Covid-19 third wave. According to the Health…
Zuma Can’t Dodge Imprisonment
Some analysts have expressed shock at the Constitutional Court’s minority ruling that former President Jacob Zuma should not be imprisoned…
Is the Delta Variant Really All That Bad?
Should South Africans be concerned about Covid-19 variant mutations? Some health experts are of the view that the recently detected…
Vaccine Specialist: Covid-19 Here to Stay
Could South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout programme have prevented the third wave of Covid-19 infections from reaching such a dire…
SA Dogs Trained to Sniff Covid-19
Dogs are being trained in South Africa to identify people with Covid-19. At least five canines are part of this…