Panado® Wins Two Product of the Year Awards!
Tiny but mighty. Fizzy and first. Panado® has just scooped up not one but two Product of the Year 2025 awards – and Mzansi approves! In a survey conducted by Kantar, involving 2,000 South African consumers, Panado® Infant Drops1 has been voted Product of the Year 2025 in the Child – Health category. Carefully crafted with a calibrated […]
AN EXPERT CHEMIST’S GUIDE TO BREWING THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
When it comes to crafting the perfect cup of tea, lovers of the brew know it’s as much about flavour and ritual as it is about comfort and connection. From black to green, oolong to herbal, every cup tells a story. But what if we told you that behind the soothing steam and fragrant leaves […]
PHARMA DYNAMICS’ HEART-HEALTHY COOKBOOKS CLINCHES TOP SPOTS AT GLOBAL COOKBOOK AWARDS
South African heart-health is in the global spotlight this month, with Pharma Dynamics celebrating two major honours at the 30th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, that took place during the Cascais World Food Summit in Lisbon, Portugal from 18–22 June 2025. Hearty – Pharma Dynamics’ recently launched digital heart-healthy recipe collection was awarded first place in the category: Best Free […]
Why Pregnant Women Are More Susceptible to Colds and Flu
Battling colds and flu are never fun, especially when you’re expecting! With colder weather setting in and more people gathering indoors, flu and seasonal colds are rising1, which means more germs to dodge. Choosing the right meds for fever and pain during pregnancy can be a bit of a headache (pun intended), but Panado® has the power […]
Can You Prevent a Sore Throat Before It Starts?
We’ve all heard the saying, prevention is better than cure but is it possible to prevent a sore throat before it starts? Cepacol®, known for its sore throat lozenges1, hot medication2&3, and now new raspberry-flavoured effervescent4, offers these tips on how you can keep your throat healthy during these colder months. Wash Your Hands Sometimes, the simplest actions […]
BURNOUT ON THE RISE – WHY STRESS IS HITTING SOUTH AFRICANS HARDER AND YOUNGER THAN EVER
Today, more than 3.5 billion working adults each spend roughly 90 000 hours – or about 45 years – of their lives at work. As Corporate Wellness Week (1–5 July) approaches, focus is shifting to the rising tide of workplace burnout in South Africa. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) estimates that as many […]
DIGITAL INTERVENTIONS MAY BE THE PRESCRIPTION FOR MEN WHO HABITUALLY AVOID THE DOCTOR
As June marks Men’s Health Month, it casts a spotlight on a persistent challenge – South African men are significantly less likely than women to seek medical advice or attend regular health screenings. Despite increased access to health information in today’s digital age, many South African men remain under-engaged in managing their own health. Using hypertension […]
IRON IT OUT – TACKLING RISING ANAEMIA AMONGST TEENS IN SA
Why awareness, prevention and treatment around low iron stores and anaemia are crucial for adolescents, teens and young adults Anaemia cases have risen dramatically around the world over the past decade and it has become increasingly apparent that young people are amongst those most at risk. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), anaemia affects […]
Tiny Tummies
Tummy troubles are common in little ones, especially during their first year.1a Your baby may not be able to tell you their tummy hurts, but they can show signs of discomfort that are hard to miss. You might notice they’re extra fussy, squirmy, or their eating, sleeping, or nappy habits seem a bit off.1b There are […]
Why Sore Throats Can Linger After a Cold
Cepacol®, known for its sore throat lozenges1, hot medication2&3, and now new raspberry-flavoured effervescent4, delves into why sore throats can possibly linger after a cold, and how you can potentially find relief. Postnasal drip One potential common reason for a lingering sore throat is postnasal drip. Post-nasal drip happens when your nose produces extra mucus […]