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What happens if an Adult eats too much Honey?

Portia March 5, 2022

Honey is extremely nutritious and contains more than 180 nutrients such as sugars, proteins, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, active enzymes and so on. Eating honey every day can supplement the nutrients the body needs,...

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Covid-19 Health

Covid-19: Department of Health to look into no-mask in public

Portia March 5, 2022

The Department of Health is looking into whether South Africans can stop wearing masks in public. Health Minister Joe Phaahla says that his department has been listening to various experts and will present options...

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Health

Causes of leg pains at night

Portia March 3, 2022

Is leg pain waking you up in the middle of the night? It could be more than just a natural part of growing older. Peripheral artery disease might cause pain in your legs and...

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Health

Hundreds of rabies cases detected in Eastern Cape

Portia March 1, 2022

There’s an extensive rabies outbreak in the Eastern Cape. From the beginning of January 2021 to date, around 400 cases have been reported in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, 42 cases in Amathole district...

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Health South African news

Limpopo Department of Health faces R14 billion negligence claims

Portia February 19, 2022

The Vhembe district in Limpopo has the highest number of claims at 500. Could this be due to lack of resources or incompetence of staff? In an interview with eNCA, Limpopo Health MEC, Dr...

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Health Society

Good news to people with HIV, 1st woman cured – Details

Portia February 16, 2022

For the first time, EVER scientists appear to have cured HIV in a woman. According to a report by the Independent UK, a group of American researchers used a new method of transplanting stem...

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Covid-19 Health

New vaccine hub will move Africa into a new health science era, says Ramaphosa

Portia January 20, 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that a local COVID-19 vaccine production hub held the promise of propelling Africa into a new era of health science. The president and South African-born biotech billionaire, Doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong,...

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Covid-19 Health

Less than 1 700 new Covid-19 cases recorded on Monday

Portia January 18, 2022

Less than 1 700 new Covid-19 cases recorded on Monday. “Today the institute reports 1 691 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases...

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Health International news

US surgeons successfully implant genetically modified pig heart in human

Portia January 11, 2022

US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a 57-year-old man, a medical first that could one day help solve the chronic shortage of organ donations. The “historic” procedure...

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Covid-19 Health South African news

Ramaphosa is pushing for a vaccination mandate to help the economy get back on track

Portia January 8, 2022

The ANC urged the government to finalize a policy on vaccine mandates for certain settings and activities as it seeks to fully reopen the coronavirus-battered economy. “The success of our economic recovery depends to...

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Covid-19 Health South African news

President Cyril Ramaphosa back at work after a week of self-isolation

Portia December 20, 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa is back at work after a week of self-isolation in Cape Town. He tested positive for Covid-19. Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele said the president encouraged vaccination. After a week...

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Trevor Noah files a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor, claiming that his injuries are “permanent, serious, and horrific.”

Portia December 20, 2021

Trevor Noah has filed a lawsuit against a doctor for a failed surgery: My injuries are long-term, serious, and debilitating. In the case, Noah claims… He had surgery for an unidentified ailment last year,...

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Covid-19 Health South African news

Mid December: Gvnt. to allow SA to enjoy their month only based on this

Portia December 15, 2021

South African Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla said his department remains optimistic about the COVID-19 situation in the country and added that there is a possibility that more stringent lockdown measures will not...

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Covid-19 Health South African news

NCCC mulls booze-ban over Christmas

Portia December 13, 2021

Johannesburg- The government plans to impose tougher restrictions on alcohol sales over the festive season as the country grapples with the fourth wave of Covid-19 driven by the Omicron variant. Sunday World understands the...

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Covid-19 Health

President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19

Portia December 13, 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for Covid-19, the Presidency confirmed on Sunday night. According to the Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele, the president started feeling ill after he left a state memorial service...