A South African study found that a second shot of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine was 85% effective at preventing hospitalisation.

Passengers and those using airports run higher risks of contracting the highly transmissible Omicron variant, according to an expert.

The holidays may be joyful for some but it’s a lonely and anxious time for others. Here are a few ways to deal with the festive season blues.

The new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, can seem like just a cold or the flu… but you can never be too careful or sure.

Greece on Thursday said face masks would be compulsory both indoors and outside to limit the spread of the coronavirus during Christmas and New Year’s gatherings.

Dystopian nightmare or a simple convenience? A Swedish company implanting microchips under the skin has been promoting its devices for use as a Covid-19 health pass in a country with thousands of early adopters.

The World Health Organisation has warned that blanket booster programmes in richer countries risk prolonging the battle with COVID-19.

The United States said Tuesday it will distribute hundreds of millions of free Covid tests in the face of surging Omicron cases, which have forced governments worldwide to reimpose restrictions ahead of the holidays.

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The Moderna Covid jab carries a slight risk of usually non-serious heart problems, a study of the entire population of Denmark found Friday.

The CDC in the US released data on the side effects of booster vaccines in what is believed to be ‘the most comprehensive’ analysis to date.

Young at heart: 121-year old Khuinana Alfred Ngoepe is the oldest man in the country to get his Covid-19 vaccination…

‘We want to make sure people never start smoking,” said New Zealand Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall.

With the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, the pressure is on the government to introduce a vaccine mandate.

When you need to go, let go of your phone! Experts are warning of these real – and gross – risks associated with using your phone in the loo.

There’s a growing number of adults living with diabetes and it could see over half a billion adults living with the disease by 2045.

This is encouraging. The City Cape Town municipality has used World Aids Day to introduce two new HIV testing strategies.

In light of World Aids Day, here are some recent innovations that are empowering HIV+ people to live fulfilled lives.

World Aids Day is observed on 1 December, here is everything you need to know from symptoms to prevention tips.

Ahead of World Aids Day tomorrow, a 40-year timeline takes a look at the deadly condition and how COVID-19 has impacted it.

Purposeful profanities: Rare Diseases SA is raising money by encouraging employees to swear and then put money in a ‘swear jar.’

A classic hit, a few health drinks and strength workouts is how Katy Perry kicks off her days ahead of her Las Vegas residency in December.

Forget Mary Jane, former boxer Mike Tyson is singing the praises of the psychedelic toxins of the Sonoran Desert Toad…

The Department of Social Development urged the public not to use illegal rehab facilities following an inquisition into murder and assault claims at a Cape Town centre. Here’s how to find the right help.

Goodbye overeating!: Consuming these foods will supress your appetite and help you kick those pesky cravings to the curb.