What is sleep hygiene and why should you being practising it?
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The tumultuous events of the past year have wreaked havoc with our sleeping patterns, leaving us wide awake with worries in the…
United States reports highest number of new Covid cases in the world
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The United States reported the highest number of new Covid-19 cases in the world in the last week, according to figures from…
South Africa: SA to Soon Administer Over 300,000 Covid-19 Vaccines a Day
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Government is gearing up to administer over 300 000 COVID-19 vaccination inoculations a day, with an unprecedented amount of doses set to…
Why lockdown in Africa does not work as a first COVID-19 pandemic response
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Reading Time: < 1 minute In an African pandemic it is more productive to consider lockdowns, after using other non-medical measures first, Especially in countries with high…
Africa: Over 166,000 Covid-19 Deaths Confirmed Across Continent
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Reading Time: < 1 minute As of July 28 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 6,540,892 while over 41,376,862 vaccinations have been administered across…
Germany warns of virus 'more dangerous than Covid' - alarm raised as infections rocket
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Reading Time: < 1 minute GERMANY has warned about the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that is rapidly spreading and is “more dangerous than Covid”. Read More
Research finds stigma remains around HIV – even 40 years on: Here’s what you can do to encourage change
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Reading Time: < 1 minute It’s been 40 years since the first reported cases of HIV in the UK, and since then, medical advancements in treatment have…
Too much caffeine could weaken your bones over time, new research suggests
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Higher doses of caffeine—around 800 mg or more per day—may up your risk of developing osteoporosis, new research suggests. Read More
Israel to offer third dose of Covid vaccines amid surge in delta variant
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Israel is to offer a third booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine to over-60s in a bid to keep the delta variant…
Vaccines have prevented 22 million infections and 60,000 deaths, figures show
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Covid vaccines have prevented an estimated 22 million infections and 60,000 deaths in England according to new data. Read More