Pollen allergies are no fun. Blocked noses, headaches and watery eyes are an inconvenience and upset the balance of everyday life. Last year, Cape Town had its highest pollen count
Bone marrow registries have declined since the COVID-19 outbreak began, putting thousands of lives at risk. The SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) is urgently asking residents to sign up to
South Africa is in the depths of winter, and also nearing the peak of cold and flu season. During an address on June 28, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize warned
Losing one's sense of smell is a primary symptom many COVID-19 positive people experience. New research explains how the virus causes this. If your nose is blocked, your sense of
The presence of antibodies, the body's natural response to fighting off a virus, is a positive sign in COVID-19 patients. They have become essential in the fight against the virus,
New evidence suggests that the mysterious Kawasaki-like child illness known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) could be triggered by COVID-19. It is also known as or Paediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome
Thousands of employees returned to work on June 1, as Level 3 restrictions officially kicked in. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are a number of measures workers must
A dangerous trend is doing the rounds on social media in which youths drink a ground nutmeg and water mixture to get high. The Tygerberg Hospital Poisons Information Centre has identified
Internationally, Black-owned businesses make up only 9.5% of all enterprises. When it comes to beauty, brands that cater to women of color have mostly been owned by individuals who are
As the coronavirus pandemic has spread, the Western Cape Poison Information Helpline has seen an increase in children ingested hand sanitiser. Consuming this product is considered harmful due to its