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It’s been nearly eight weeks since South Africa reported its first case of COVID-19, and while the virus’ full impact on South Africans is almost immeasurable, there are a couple of things that can be quantified. The Human Sciences Research Council recently released a survey-based study that looked at the attitude of South Africans towards […] More
You must’ve used and heard the phrase “” a million times in the last few weeks. And, with the keys to our freedom — and an end to life on lockdown — seeming to be a constantly moving target, we’re pretty sure you’re about to use it quite a bit in the coming weeks. Fret […] More
Whether you’re dealing with a sudden wave of chills and aches and pains, or you just feel *a little* hotter than usual, the desire to know if you have a fever ASAP is understandable. After all, a fever tends to serve as an indicator that your body is fending something off (like a virus or […] More
While there are many reasons why people are more or less susceptible to contracting COVID-19, those with underlying medical conditions are more vulnerable. And if you have cardiovascular disease (CVD), you form part of a group that is known as the “risk group” for COVID-19 infection. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa […] More
Anxiety and fear are the emotions at the forefront lately for most doctors. Speaking to Paediatrician Dr. Nellie Balfour over a Zoom meeting was refreshing and saddening at the same time. “I feel as though we are waiting for ‘something’ to happen. This is a general feeling among all of us at work,” she says. […] More
Social distancing has become the new normal, and it might just be around for a bit longer than we thought it would be. At this point, if there’s one thing we know for sure it’s that the world as we know it is changing and will probably never be the same again. This is not […] More
You and your poop go way back, so it’s kinda jarring when your number-two experience is suddenly way different than usual. And, if it’s diarrhoea you’re having, it straight-up sucks. When diarrhoea strikes out of nowhere, it’s only natural to wonder WTH is behind it. Sure, you’re probably well aware that stress and anxiety can cause some not-so-awesome […] More
Now that the government and healthcare officials recommend the use of non-medical face masks as a voluntary precaution against the novel coronavirus, you might be wondering whether it’s worth it to wear a DIY or fabric face mask outside the house. Fabric or homemade face masks, while not as effective as N95 respirators, could potentially […] More
