4 migraine treatments that might actually work
Let’s talk migraines: Specifically how incapacitating they can be. As if that familiar migraine pain weren’t enough – you know, that squeezing sensation and brain fogginess
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Vaping can damage DNA, but will it cause cancer?
The saliva of a small group of e-cigarette users contained increased levels of three DNA-damaging compounds, the researchers said. These chemicals are formaldehyde, acrolein and methylglyoxal. Further,
15 daily energy-boosting habits that health experts swear by
One in three of us feels pretty worn out most of the time, according to Mintel market research. It’s a stat that doesn’t surprise nutritional
What foods are really best for your heart?
For heart benefits, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and grains remains the way to go, according to a new research review. The review, by
15 daily energy-boosting habits that health experts swear by
One in three of us feels pretty worn out most of the time, according to Mintel market research. It’s a stat that doesn’t surprise nutritional
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Around 80% of all childhood cancer cases globally occur in low and middle-income countries yet fewer than a third
SA experts call for more foetal alcohol syndrome awareness
South Africa, which has the world’s highest prevalence of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), is joining other countries to create awareness of the disorder on
4 ways to protect your child from allergic reactions at school
If your child has a food allergy, safety and prevention belong at the top of your back-to-school checklist. “Ensuring that parents and school personnel are all
This is how often you should go for urinary incontinence screenings
New guidelines now recommend yearly urinary incontinence screenings for all women. But some experts say such screening needs to be introduced with caution. Urinary incontinence (loss of
Could these medications be causing your chronic cough?
Have you ever experienced a cough that simply won’t clear up? A chronic cough is annoying and not always easy to treat. It can last for two months or
8 ways to treat sore muscles and why they could be overworked
We all secretly love sore muscles. It’s proof you put in serious work at the gym, and your body is feeling it. But some muscle soreness
How to recognise hearing loss in infants
If an infant has hearing loss, it can affect the child’s ability to develop speech, language and social skills, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
6 ‘extra’ health and beauty benefits of rooibos you didn’t know about
Yeah, yeah – you know rooibos is better for you than regular tea. But you might not know just how good it really is for
Brave six-year-old saves grandad’s life – by feeding him jelly babies!
A little boy saved his great-grandfather’s life after he slipped into a diabetic coma. On Saturday 21 July young Aiden Smith from Walsall, England, was