April 30, 2020Updated 10:08 a.m. ETIn the early 1950s, psychiatrists began treating schizophrenia with a new drug called chlorpromazine. Seven decades later, the drug is still used as an anti-psychotic.But now scientists have discovered that the drug, also known as Thorazine, can do something entirely different. It can stop the new coronavirus that causes Covid-19…
Lockdown offers homeless substance abusers a platform for changeMolefe lost both his legs in 2004 when he was electrocuted in Heidelberg.Molefe and Lebusa, who are from Evaton and Residensia respectively, met in Lenasia and have been friends since.Lebusa pushes Molefe in his wheelchair while asking for money at intersections to buy food and drugs."We are…
Drugs worth more R800 000 were seized during police raids in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape this week.According to police spokesperson Sergeant Christopher Spies, a white Toyota Hilux bakkie was stopped on the N2 highway, near Plettenberg Bay on Thursday.When the 35-year-old driver was unable to produce the required documentation, he was escorted to the…
CONNOR BAMFORD, THE CONVERSATION 17 APRIL 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, killing thousands and bringing economies to their knees, doctors, scientists and governments are on the lookout for safe and effective treatments to help those who are sick. And yet a large issue with COVID-19 is that there is,…
Pros Grippy, powder-coated finish Wide range of weights available Well-balanced Color-coded design Cons Some long-term flaking/chipping issues (though minimal) Having the right grip is key to safe and efficient kettlebell workouts. These powder-coated classics are among the grippiest we've tested, with just the right amount of friction to eliminate the need for chalking the hands.
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District on Feb. 27 in Seminole, Texas, during the 2025 West Texas measles outbreak. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images) After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status
5 min read IN A PERFECT world, all of your nutrition would come from whole foods packed with the macro and micronutrients your body needs to perform optimally in the gym, at work, and on the road. But modern life is far from perfect, which is why supplements can be a crucial tool for health-minded