Researchers: Janine Blignaut (PhD candidate), Dr Gabre Kemp from the Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry , Prof Elizabeth Erasmus , Prof Deon Visser , and Prof Marietjie Schutte-Smith from the Department of Chemistry . March 2026 Synopsis… A recent study by the University of the Free State tested popular menstrual products sold in South Africa, and found hormone-disrupting chemicals in every product tested, even those marketed as “free from harmful chemic

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Plant-based diets have shown beneficial effects on cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and body weight because of high content of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and photochemicals. Additional Benefits Include Lowered Risks Of: - Heart disease - Type 2 diabetes - Cancers like colorectal & prostrate - Inflammation This is dependent on the diet’s quality and lack of highly processed foods. The importance of a “healthy” plant-based diet is better than unhealthy, processed vers