It’s a saga the Carte Blanche team has followed for years – a Cape Town doctor once masquerading as a gynaecologist to the detriment of his patients. SET YOUR ALARM | What time is Carte Blanche this Sunday? Prior to Carte Blanche’s investigation, he had a chequered history, facing claims of professional misconduct and medical negligence. It was Carte Blanche’s […]

The winter months are synonymous with the flu in South Africa. Similar to other countries in the southern hemisphere, South Africa has an annual influenza season stretching from April to August. Influenza (flu) is an acute respiratory illness caused by an infection of the respiratory tract with the influenza virus. Influenza is spread through respiratory […]

The cholera death toll has now risen to 32 after a woman from Parys, Free State, succumbed to the waterborne disease. The Free State Department of Health on Thursday identified the deceased as a 42-year-old female, who was admitted at Boitumelo Hospital in Kroonstad. “The patient is confirmed to have died and thereafter laboratory tests […]

The City of Tshwane has allocated R450million to upgrade Rooiwal Water treatment plant- a process that could take three years. President Cyril Ramaphosa paid a visit to Hammanskraal following the outbreak of cholera that has claimed 24 lives in the area. The President was accompanied by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink. The […]

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an orange travel alert for SA, citing a surge in cholera cases and concerns over public safety. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised against travelling to South Africa, issuing an orange travel alert for the country. Poor public safety and scams targeting its citizens were listed as some of […]

Long-standing gender stereotypes in children’s toys are proving to be harmful and are keeping girls away from STEM. Gender stereotypes begin in early childhood. Bright pink “toys for girls” and blue “toys for boys” are sold on store shelves around the world. In the boys’ section, you’ll find science, construction and warfare toys — perhaps […]

The cholera outbreak has claimed 31 lives, with the majority of fatalities concentrated in Gauteng, which is home to the epicentre. The cholera outbreak death toll has risen to 31, the Department of Health confirmed on Thursday afternoon, 8 June. The fatalities are concentrated in Gauteng. GAUTENG BEARS THE BRUNT WITH 29 CHOLERA DEATHS, OTHER […]

Cholera outbreak has hit South Africa hard in the past month, the course of this disease is drinking dirty or polluted water. ALSO READ: Cholera nightmare worsens – death toll rises to 31 CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN SOUTH AFRICA Cholera is an infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically contracted from infected water […]

How to cure cracked heels with lemon and salt. WATCH | Lifehack: Rub an ice cube on your face and see what happens to your skin (VIDEO) The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, one […]

In the digital age, the influence of social media and societal beauty standards has reached new heights, permeating every aspect of our lives. Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory over the links […]

New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales. Disposable vapes — defined as those without removable or replaceable batteries — will be banned from August, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said. “Too many young people are vaping, which is why […]

Flavanols, a group of compounds found in various plant foods, have been shown to offer numerous health benefits. There are plenty of good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruit and vegetables each day. Not only do fruit and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our body needs to function at […]

South Africa has recorded a lower data of baby deaths in 2023 as compared to the previous year. However, Tembisa hospital is still a concern. Baby deaths rate has decreased by an impressive 3.02% from 2022, however, some hospitals are still a concern as they are recording a high number of deaths. ALSO READ: Principal and teacher […]

Prioritizing early sleep has compelling benefits: improved cognition, enhanced physical health, better mood, increased energy. We must get adequate sleep if we want to be healthy in general. Even though the modern world frequently tempts us to stay up late, there are several advantages to establishing an early bedtime. In this article, we’ll look at six strong […]

A new lifehack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | VIDEO – Lifehack: Rub an ice cube on your face for glowing skin The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, […]

Contamination of food and water is a global public health concern – researchers are studying how it causes cancer. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth’s crust. Exposure to arsenic, often through contaminated food and water, is associated with various negative health effects, including cancer. Arsenic exposure is a global public health […]

World Food Safety Day which is commemorated annually on 7 June –  throws the spotlight on food safety awareness and the steps required to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and illnesses. Food safety refers to handling, preparing, transporting and storing of foodstuffs in a way that best reduces the risk of persons becoming sick […]

The DA alleges that foreign mothers-to-be are being belittled and forced to pay bribes for access to birthing facilities and assistance. The DA says it will be requesting an investigation into the alleged abuse of pregnant migrants at a government hospital in Gauteng. DA TO APPROACH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND HEALTH OMBUD In a statement, […]

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has confirmed that flu cases around South Africa is on the rise. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that influenza cases around South Africa is on the rise. Influenza — or flu — clusters are attacking schools and places of work and have left thousands of […]

The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, one click away. ALSO WATCH: BREAKING: Thembinkosi Lorch found GUILTY of assaulting girlfriend What is a lifehack? The dictionary definition states: ‘A simple and clever tip or technique […]

Patients and staff at Helen Joseph Hospital have been battling with terrible conditions after being without water for almost a week. Staff and patients at Helen Joseph Hospital have endured terrible conditions without adequate water since last week Thursday, 1 June 2023. ALSO READ: LIST: Here is the official petrol and diesel price list for June WATER […]

If you’ve ever been a victim of that horrible stuff called jet lag, one sleep expert has all the answers on how to cure it fast… JET LAG WOES CAN NOW BE A THING OF THE PAST Travelling can be incredible and rewarding and is regarded as one of the many pleasures of life, but […]

Graham Wells, a 46-year-old resident of Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, is taking on his 7th Comrades Marathon barefoot on June 11, 2023. He’s running to raise funds for the “Run for a Roof” campaign, a cause that he has been a part of since its inception in 2021. This initiative, started by One Life Foundation, has raised […]

More than 296 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B, a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Most don’t know they are infected, so they don’t get medical care. Clinical care improves the patient’s outcome and can prevent them from infecting others. Early detection of HBV-infected patients could therefore improve […]

Food contamination including snacks is at a high rate in Nigeria as millions cases of diarrhoea and thousands of deaths have been reported. Food safety is a concern for Nigerians after increasing reports of food-borne illnesses in recent years. According to the Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative (CAFSANI), consumption of unsafe food […]