Dogs can be dangerous – even the family pet Dogs are often referred to as ‘man’s best friend’, however they can be extremely dangerous both due to risk of bite injuries and the fact that they are major carriers of the deadly rabies virus. This December,...
The SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) will be able to substantially increase their efforts aimed at recruiting blood stem cell donors in South Africa, thanks to a partnership with Be The Match© – a leading NGO in bone marrow transplantation. Jane Ward, Deputy Director for the...
Babies and toddlers most at risk, and travellers urged to be extra cautious Tuesday, 15 September 2020, As parents the world over can confirm, the curiosity of children can lead them into plenty of unforeseen and potentially dangerous scenarios. Accidental poisoning strikes where it is least...
Is your child’s vaccinations UP-TO-DATE? This press release can be read in sections or in full. Johannesburg, 22 July 20 Maintaining vaccination services amid COVID-19 As the world works to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus, health-care capacities are stretched in response to COVID-19 pandemic, and in...
The Breastfed Baby Immune system – Breast milk helps to mature the immune system. Responds better to vaccinations. Decreased risk of childhood cancer Skin - Less allergic eczema in breastfed infants Joints and muscles - Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is less common in children who were...
By Anchen Verster – Registered nurse and midwife, SACPE, SA certified lactation consultant student I recently searched the web looking for breastfeeding pictures for a workshop. I was particularly looking for a picture of a mother crying while breastfeeding. I found ONE! All the other pictures were...
How to cover your bases in the event you contract the virus Friday 10 July 2020, With thousands of new Covid-19 infections occurring daily in South Africa and the possibility of contracting the virus likely to increase over the next few months, have you thought about...
The global spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has left people exposed to the invisible enemy, but there are ways to not only survive but thrive. Aesthetic Lab co-owner and medical practitioner, Dr Chris Giezing, offers some practical advice that will not only arm people to combat COVID-19...
1 June UN Global Day of Parents Much of personal financial planning focuses on saving and investing for your own future, to cover the costs of raising a family and eventually being able to retire independently. However, many people are oblivious of how expensive it can...
Are you celebrating being a mom, for the first time, on Mother’s Day this Sunday (10 May)? Congratulations! Parenthood is the most elating and joyful experience and a great blessing, despite the many challenges of lockdown at present. As a new mother you have plenty to...