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It always is advisable to apply sunscreen when venturing out. This is for a good reason; the extent of damage caused by ultra violet rays to the skin is undesirable. Even worse is when the damage is accompanied by sunburn itch. Below we explore the causes of an itchy sunburn, how long it lasts and … Read more
Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. It typically presents with vomiting and diarrhea. In most cases, the food is contaminated by bacteria such as E coli and Salmonella. In rarer situations, food can be contaminated with viruses or other toxins. Also known as food borne illness, food poisoning, is not a … Read more
Electric kettles are very popular for an obvious reason; they are a great time saver, they heat water very fast. They however tend to accumulate limescale (kettle furring) at the bottom especially when used regularly to boil hard water. Although not a health concern, limescale looks gross atop your electric kettle’s heating element. It also … Read more
Blocked or clogged ears can interfere with normal hearing not to mention cause earache, a muffled-sound sensation, a ringing sound, and dizziness. The first line of treatment for blocked ears is over the counter ear drops but before you go to that you may want to try numerous home remedies for blocked ears listed on … Read more
It would seem obvious that the toilet bowl is the dirtiest spot in the house, right? Wrong! The toilet is used regularly and is most of the times given the attention it deserves during daily cleaning routines. This is unlike other items that are used regularly but barely get cleaned. Below are some of the … Read more
Desmond Tutu’s daughter, Mpho Tutu- Van Furth has had her religious duties stripped away after marrying her partner, Marceline Tutu-van Furth. South Africa’s Anglican church did this amid public outrage following her marriage to her long time partner. Since the church does not recognize gay marriage, Mpho has handed back her license. While confirming this, … Read more
Skin rash involves lesions on the surface which may be red, itchy and inflamed. While these can affect any part of the body, a rash on inner thigh carries a lot of significance since if it escalates it could see your walking affected. In severe cases, it could make handling of daily activities hard. In … Read more
Also referred to as love bites, hickeys are skin blemishes that result when someone kisses or sucks your skin too aggressively. This causes the blood capillaries in the skin to burst resulting in one or more red to purple bruises on the neck, face etc. Hickeys typically last between 5 and 12 days. If waiting … Read more
In a statement released on 20th May, 2016, the World Health Organisation has indicated that tests show an outbreak of Zika virus in Cape Verde. The virus is said to be of the same strain as the one responsible for causing birth abnormalities in Brazil. According to WHO’s Africa director, Matshidiso Moeti, “The findings are … Read more
Have you been experiencing armpit chafing and have no idea what is causing it? Below we explore the possible causes, how you can protect your underarm skin from chafing as well as treatment options for armpit chafing while swimming, running or from the clothes you wear. Armpit Chafing The armpits are so placed that moments … Read more