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FDA finds J&J vaccines protect against severe illness and may reduce Covid transmission

FDA finds J&J vaccines protect against severe illness and may reduce Covid transmission

By Se-Anne Rall Feb 24, 2021

ICYMI: Research has shown that the J&J vaccine’s efficacy rate ensures that people will be protected against severe Covid-19 and ultimately will reduce transmission by those who have been vaccinated.

SA in talks to possibly swap AstraZeneca vaccine - Mkhize

SA in talks to possibly swap AstraZeneca vaccine - Mkhize

By Se-Anne Rall Feb 10, 2021

TB Prevalence Survey: Higher proportion of HIV negative people have asymptomatic TB, report finds

TB Prevalence Survey: Higher proportion of HIV negative people have asymptomatic TB, report finds

By Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi Feb 5, 2021

WHO to probe use of Ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment after ’promising’ results in trials

WHO to probe use of Ivermectin for Covid-19 treatment after ’promising’ results in trials

By Kelly Jane Turner Jan 21, 2021

52% of South Africans don’t want Covid-19 vaccine, survey shows

52% of South Africans don’t want Covid-19 vaccine, survey shows

By Lifestyle Reporter Jan 12, 2021

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Vaccine rollout a game changer, says Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa details SA’s vaccine rollout strategy

By ANA Reporter Jan 12, 2021

IOL Health digital magazine: Your festive health guide

IOL Health digital magazine: Your festive health guide

By Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi Dec 2, 2020

Contrary to popular belief, new research finds time spent on smartphones not linked to mental health problems

Contrary to popular belief, new research finds time spent on smartphones not linked to mental health problems

By The Conversation Dec 1, 2020

It’s that time of the year again; here’s how to effectively manage your hay fever

It’s that time of the year again; here’s how to effectively manage your hay fever

By Lifestyle Reporter Nov 12, 2020

A single cough droplet can travel up to 6.6 metres - study

How a single cough droplet can travel up to 6.6 metres

By IANS Nov 4, 2020

IOL Health digital magazine: The self-care issue

IOL Health digital magazine: The self-care issue

By Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi Nov 2, 2020

Health checks and treatment should be addressed even during Covid-19

Health checks and treatment should be addressed even during Covid-19

By Lifestyle Reporter Oct 21, 2020

Indonesian President Joko Widodo warns not to rush Covid-19 vaccines amid halaal concerns

Indonesian President Joko Widodo warns not to rush Covid-19 vaccines amid halaal concerns

By Reuters Oct 19, 2020

Global Handwashing Day: Hand hygiene has never been this important

Global Handwashing Day: Hand hygiene has never been this important

By Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi Oct 15, 2020

Lockdown was not effective strategy against Covid-19 in South Africa, new evidence suggests

Lockdown was not effective strategy against Covid-19 in South Africa, new evidence suggests

By The Conversation Oct 15, 2020

Proverb on his failed suicide attempt and depression

Proverb on his failed suicide attempt and depression

By Lifestyle Reporter Oct 14, 2020

SA stress levels up 56% since start of pandemic, survey shows

SA stress levels up 56% since start of pandemic, survey shows

By ANA Reporter Oct 13, 2020

Workplace wellness: Why businesses should prioritise employee mental health

Workplace wellness: Why businesses should prioritise employee mental health

By Lifestyle Reporter Oct 8, 2020

How a small part of a human antibody has potential to work as a drug for both prevention and therapy of Covid-19

How a small part of a human antibody has potential to work as a drug for both prevention and therapy for Covid-19

By The Conversation Oct 2, 2020

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