by Michelle October | Apr 27, 2026 | Physical Health
TikTok, the cultural barometer of our time, has revealed many things: that you can, in fact, make your own cereal, that oil can clean your teeth, and now, that boiling Stoney can cure your cold in 30 minutes. Allegedly. Naturally, Women’s Health consulted experts to...
by Women's Health | Apr 6, 2026 | Physical Health
If you can’t remember the last time someone replied to a “how are you” message with anything other than a sneezing emoji, there’s some good news at least: with the crisp turn of autumn, we’re still a little way off from the true peak of cold and flu...
by Women's Health | May 30, 2025 | Physical Health
Per South Africa’s National Department of Health, between 6 000 and 11 000 South Africans succumb to flu every year, a rather concerning stat considering how widespread flu information is. Winter season is synonymous with increasing flu cases, with new flu...
by Women's Health | May 16, 2025 | Physical Health
‘Tis the season for sniffles, groggy throats, runny noses and itchy inner eyes and ears, and we don’t mean to sound like your GP here but… have you gotten your flu shot yet? The best time to get it is before the flu/cold strikes, advises Dr Gulam...
by Women's Health | May 9, 2025 | Physical Health
Flu season typically peaks during the colder months when people spend more time indoors, making it easier for viruses to spread. To reduce your risk of getting sick, it’s important to strengthen your immune system and adopt protective habits. In response, vaccines are...
