SA commemorates African Traditional Medicine Week

SA commemorates African Traditional Medicine Week

By Fazila Olla 30-08-23 22:18

The World Health Organisation (WHO) who recognises that traditional, complementary and alternative medicine has many benefits, has recommended that traditional medicine be integrated into the health system, as over 80 percent of people from African countries depend on Traditional Medicine.

What is a paraben and why are so many products advertised as ‘paraben-free’?

What is a paraben and why are so many products advertised as ‘paraben-free’?

By The Conversation 07-08-23 12:00

What are parabens? Chemically speaking, paraben is the collective name for a group of closely related compounds – the parahydroxybenzoates. The “para” refers to the positions of certain parts of the molecule (it’s also where the “para” in “paracetamol” comes from). There are several different types of paraben, so you might see methylparaben, ethylparaben propylparaben, […]

South Africa’s new vaping tax won’t deter young smokers

South Africa’s new vaping tax won’t deter young smokers

By The Conversation 04-08-23 15:25

Throughout the world, governments impose excise taxes on products like alcohol and tobacco to reduce their demand. The South African government has implemented a tax on vaping products for the same reason. Reducing demand is necessary as there is growing evidence that vaping products are not harmless. The new vaping tax has enraged vaping lobby […]

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