Apple cider vinegar might actually help your heartburn
Let’s be honest: Heartburn is a relatively tame term for your chest and throat feeling like they’re literally on fire – and when you have it, you’ll
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Why you should eat yoghurt even when lactose intolerant
Yoghurt is a versatile, affordable food that should be included in a balanced diet. We know that it contains calcium, which is important for optimum
Years after pregnancy, heart risks track from mother to child
A mother can pass down a lot of physical traits to her child, such as her smile, eye color, or the shape of her nose.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2018
1 to 31 October The incidence of breast cancer among South African women is increasing and it is one of the most common cancers among
5 recent discoveries about periods that could literally change your life
Thought you knew everything there was to know about periods? Read on for some interesting – and sometimes surprising – “current affairs”… 1. No
7 simple tips to nix eye strain that don’t involve getting specs
It’s quite elementary: When you stare at something at close range for long periods of time, the muscles in your eyes get tired. Exhausted, really.
How to tell if your child needs a hearing device
Have you noticed a change in your child’s listening abilities? Are they turning the television up louder than usual or saying “What?” a little too loudly and
What should be your first-line treatment for a cough?
According to recent guidelines, natural remedies such as honey and over-the-counter remedies are better than antibiotics for treating a cough. Health officials say that antibiotics shouldn’t be
How being a pet parent can help you beat depression
According to The World Health Organization (WHO), South Africa has the sixth highest rate of suicide on the continent and the eighth highest in the world. Twenty-three
What happened when 1 unvaccinated NYC kid got measles?
A new report details how a measles outbreak tore through two Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn, New York, in 2013, ignited by an unvaccinated teen who brought
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
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