Olen Apteek

Olen Apteek Pharmacy in Potchefstroom.

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20/09/2025

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Scattered within the ancient pyrophyllite mines of South Africa, the Klerksdorp spheres are small, metallic-looking orbs and disks that have baffled scientists and sparked global curiosity. Found in rock layers dated by secular geologists to be nearly "3 billion years old," these objects range from perfectly rounded to disk-shaped, some featuring deep, uniform grooves encircling their circumference. While their size and shape vary, many exhibit a strange level of symmetry and design-like features, leading some to question whether these are merely geological oddities or signs of advanced workmanship from a forgotten past.

Mainstream geologists argue that the spheres are natural concretions—formed over time by the accumulation of minerals like hematite or pyrite around a central core. They suggest the grooves may be the result of natural layering or deformation. However, this explanation leaves many unanswered questions. Some spheres are reported to be so balanced and finely shaped that they appear machined. How could such structures form naturally in a rock, supposedly billions of years old, when even basic tools are thought to have only appeared a few thousand years ago since the beginning of creation?

From a biblical perspective, the Klerksdorp spheres challenge the evolutionary timeline. If these objects truly are intelligently designed, they may be remnants of a pre-Flood civilization wiped out in Noah’s time. Their presence in "ancient" rock layers could point to a misinterpretation of the geological column and support the idea that Earth’s history is far younger than commonly taught. Whether natural or man-made, the spheres serve as a reminder that not everything buried in stone fits neatly into the narrative of evolution.

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09/09/2025

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Scientists may be closer than ever to a cure for type 1 diabetes. A patient is now producing his own insulin after receiving a transplant of gene-edited pancreatic cells—without the need for anti-rejection drugs. This marks the first time donor islet cells have been modified to completely evade the immune system.

Type 1 diabetes develops when the body’s immune system destroys insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas. Standard treatment requires daily insulin injections, and in rare cases, cell transplants—but those usually demand lifelong immunosuppressants, which can have severe side effects. In this new case, doctors used CRISPR to edit donor cells: two edits removed markers that trigger T cell attacks, and a third added a protective protein called CD47.

The results were remarkable. Over 12 weeks, the cells began producing insulin after meals, functioning naturally without immunosuppressive drugs. While the patient didn’t receive enough cells to fully replace insulin therapy, only the triple-edited cells survived and thrived—proving the method works. This breakthrough points toward a future where diabetes could be treated with lasting, rejection-free cell transplants.

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06/09/2025

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A new study from Yale School of Medicine has uncovered a link between skin injuries and the development of food allergies. In mice, researchers found that when a new food was introduced into the gut at the same time as a skin injury, such as a cut or even sunburn, the animals developed food allergies to that food. This connection may explain why children with chronic skin conditions like eczema are three times more likely to have food allergies, with skin inflammation sometimes preceding allergic disease.
The findings suggest that the immune system may “remember” foods introduced during times of skin damage as dangerous, even though the gut is normally tolerant to new foods. This challenges the notion that allergens must enter the body directly through broken skin, suggesting instead that signals between the skin and gut may drive allergic responses.
Read more here: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/skin-injury-may-bring-on-food-allergies/

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05/09/2025

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A major 15-year study published in *JAMA Internal Medicine* has revealed that added sugar may pose a greater risk to heart health than cholesterol itself—more than doubling the chance of dying from heart disease, even in people who are not overweight.

Researchers found that individuals who consumed 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugar were over twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to those who consumed less than 10%. This risk held true regardless of age, weight, activity levels, or cholesterol numbers, making sugar intake a universal concern.

The biggest culprits include sugary drinks, desserts, candy, sweetened cereals, and fruit drinks. Excess sugar can raise blood pressure and trigger the liver to release harmful fats into the bloodstream. The American Heart Association recommends keeping daily sugar intake under 6 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men, but just one soda can exceed these limits. Small swaps, like fruit-infused seltzer or naturally sweetened snacks, can make a big difference in protecting your heart.

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Corner Of Klinkenberg And Govan Mbeki Road
Potchefstroom
2531

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00
Thursday 08:30 - 18:00
Friday 08:30 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00

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+27182905171

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