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“This won’t hurt,” the nurse assures me as she swabs the back of my upper arm with sterilising alcohol. I don’t believe her. Sure, the thingamabob in her hand looks just like a regular plastic stamp, but I’ve seen what lurks in the middle — a needle I’d guess to be at least two centimetres […] More
We all have that one drawer or cupboard in the kitchen or bathroom overflowing with all kinds of medicine and medical supplies. But how often do we really take stock of what’s in there, and do we ever take time to clear it out unless we see an empty container? Keeping medication for too long […] More
Being diagnosed and living with HIV now is not what it looked like just ten to twenty years ago. What was once seen as a virus that would “destroy” your life can now safely be described as a manageable chronic condition (just like any other) that not one person ever has to lose their life […] More
When most of us think of liver health, the first thing that comes to mind is alcohol. How many times have you heard someone (or yourself) say: “I need to take a break from drinking for my liver’s sake.” But alcohol is not the only thing that can have a scathing effect on your liver’s […] More
Johnson & Johnson Vision* have announced that ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™ will become available in South Africa. The first-of-its-kind1 photochromic contact lens offers benefits beyond vision correction by reducing exposure to bright light both indoors and outdoors, providing wearers with the benefits† of reducing the stressful impact light can have in their eyes.2,3 […] More
We all know that having a good relationship with your family is important for a lot of reasons, but what if you were told that one of them was to maintain good physical health as you grow older? Well, this is a suggestion a new study published in the is making… According to the study, […] More
The holidays are definitely the time for imbibing—party punch, mulled wine, champagne — and honestly, you should go right ahead and partake if you want to. But when January 1 rolls around, many people are looking to get back on a schedule and into a routine, and to simply feel more like their pre-holiday selves in […] More
Probiotics are one of the biggest wellness trends of the moment. Not only can you find supplement versions, but everything from bottled water to tortilla chips are being laced with the friendly microbes. In case you need a refresher, probiotics are good bacteria thought to boost the health of your microbiome, or the balance of […] More
