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20 Apr

SPONSORED | Dehydration: Water only or electrolyte solutions?

SPONSORED | Dehydration: Water only or electrolyte solutions?

Did you know that when you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated? Drinking water is the best way to keep you hydrated throughout the day, but sometimes you may need to replenish electrolytes lost through exercise or illness. Without the right combination of ingredients, you might not be absorbing everything your body needs to function properly.

How often do you poo? New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

How often do you poo? New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

22 Dec 2021

The gut microbiome helps to keep us in tip-top shape

The gut microbiome helps to keep us in tip-top shape

04 Jul

‘Good’ gut bacteria really could help you lose weight – new study

‘Good’ gut bacteria really could help you lose weight – new study

27 Sep 2021

We found more than 54 000 viruses in people’s poo - and 92% were previously unknown to science

We found more than 54 000 viruses in people’s poo - and 92% were previously unknown to science

29 Jun 2021

Study describes serious digestive problem that is often misdiagnosed

Study describes serious digestive problem that is often misdiagnosed

06 Apr 2021

Gut bacteria could help protect against Covid and even lead to a new drug – new research

Gut bacteria could help protect against Covid and even lead to a new drug – new research

10 Feb

WATCH | Possible reasons for feeling bloated

WATCH | Possible reasons for feeling bloated

15 Mar 2021

A giant, writhing worm was spotted on a sonogram inside a man's stomach - not for the faint of heart

A giant, writhing worm was spotted on a sonogram inside a man's stomach - not for the faint of heart

30 Nov 2020

Smelling funky? New breakthrough could be first step towards fighting the dreadful 'fish odour...

Smelling funky? New breakthrough could be first step towards fighting the dreadful 'fish odour syndrome'

26 Nov 2020

To the gut and beyond. Probiotics might keep astronauts healthier for long space missions

To the gut and beyond. Probiotics might keep astronauts healthier for long space missions

24 Nov 2020

Scientists may have figured out main cause of inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists may have figured out main cause of inflammatory bowel disease

24 Nov 2020

A teenager swallowed a sewing pin and only realised it after it pierced his heart

A teenager swallowed a sewing pin and only realised it after it pierced his heart

24 Nov 2020

Doctors cure rare condition where a man’s gut brewed alcohol with a poop transplant

Doctors cure rare condition where a man’s gut brewed alcohol with a poop transplant

24 Nov 2020

Could certain chemicals trigger coeliac disease?

Could certain chemicals trigger coeliac disease?

24 Nov 2020

Your sushi may contain parasitic worms

Your sushi may contain parasitic worms

24 Nov 2020

Keto diet might change your gut in more ways than one

Keto diet might change your gut in more ways than one

24 Nov 2020

Studies show Covid-19 can infect and harm digestive organs

Studies show Covid-19 can infect and harm digestive organs

24 Nov 2020

Probiotics: Do not buy the online hype

Probiotics: Do not buy the online hype

24 Nov 2020

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Zama zama crackdown: What are your thoughts on West Village residents taking the law into their own hands?

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Illegal miners can't be scapegoated for all crime

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100 mountain bikes donated to North West school so they can get to class easily

06 Aug

100 mountain bikes donated to North West school so they can get to class easily

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06 Aug

WATCH | Graeme College rugby player to take up athletics after amputation - with new prosthetic blade

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Swing and roundabouts: Dancing away the lockdown cobwebs with some slick moves and lindy hop

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