From a soothing beverage to beauty elixir, Rooibos tea is one versatile brew. Now researchers have discovered that it can also undo some of the damage caused by the sun’s harmful rays. For the past 11 years, scientists from the SA Medical Research Council (MRC) and...
We have had such fantastic feedback from the pregnant moms and dads who attended on Saturday – this is some of the feedback we received – Great! Very informative for a first time dad – Daniel from Springs Brilliant. Thanks for a wonderful educational experience...
No parent likes to think about this, but tens of thousands of South African children die every year, as a result of drowning, burns, poisoning and falls from bunk beds, roofs, roller skates and skateboards (Herman, 2006). Nurse and first aid author Linda Buys (2015) says...
The last week of April is World Immunization Week (24 – 30 April) which aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions of lives and is recognized as one of the world’s most successful and...
A dreamy combination of Snowflake Chocolate Cupcakes and Manhattan Marshmallows. Bake fluffy chocolate cupcakes and top with pink and white marshmallows for ready-in-seconds icing. Get creative with marshmallows for endless batches of sweet creations. If you’re crazy for cupcakes, with a taste for sweet treats too,...
The Saying Goes: “Behind every successful man, is a woman”. While spending time with Maps Maponyane (the most successful sweetheart you will ever meet), you will quickly notice a truly gentle quality about him. What’s even more amazing is how it doesn’t take away from his...
Snowflake and Manhattan Marshmallows have come together to create a sweet Mother’s Day sensation. You can treat your mom to a batch of cupcakes baked by yours-truly, using the “Snowflake Creations Manhattan Marshmallow Cupcake Kit” and top it all off by writing a heartfelt submission...
Immunization Works Immunization has been widely acknowledged as the most successful means of preventing the suffering and death associated with life-threatening infectious diseases.[1] P1a Vaccines are rigorously tested and proven safe and effective prior to widespread use.2P3a Diseases that may be avoided through vaccination include polio,...
The spotlight has fallen on male fertility this June, which is recognised as National Men’s Health Month, following reports by scientists who claim that sperm counts have halved over the past 50 years. According to a study done by the University of Copenhagen, sperm counts in...
Surgeons For Little Lives raises over R6 million at launch event – to build a Lactation Unit and Breast Milk Bank at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital On 13 September 2017, Surgeons For Little Lives, a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to saving the lives of sick...