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Published:Wednesday | July 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Usually, the normal newborn infant has a high iron concentration in the body - approximately 50 per cent greater than that of a normal adult...

Published:Wednesday | July 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Friday July 1, from all media accounts, 17 year-old Khajeel Mais was the lone passenger in a taxicab, travelling in Havendale, still a 'nice' neighbourhood in St Andrew, the taxicab meets into an accident with another car - a high-end, dark-coloured...

Published:Wednesday | July 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Tom was a very bright young man.He graduated from college top of his class. Two years after working in a bank, he developed a mental illness. It was schizophrenia.

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Dear Dr Gardner, When would you suggest is the best time to do sit-ups when working out, and also, what are the most effective exercises to work off one's belly.- DwayneDear Reader,According to the guidelines of the American...

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Many good dietary practices used to prevent prostate cancer should also form part of the lifestyle of men who already have the condition....

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Dealing with endometriosis - Dear Dr Rainford, I disagree with your article 'Dealing with endometriosis'...

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Dear Dr McDaniel,In your article 'Why so long to fill a prescription' you noted that one of the reasons long waits at the pharmacy was - "the unseen customers".

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

If your blood pressure is fine, should you still be concerned about salt? Experts say "yes", because diets high in sodium (a component of salt) have been linked to an increased risk of hypertension, which can lead to heart...

Published:Wednesday | July 6, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica's visiting nurses still active - The Hyacinth Lightbourne Visiting Nursing Service (HLVNS), the only one of its kind in Jamaica, is the bridge between critically ill persons and recovery .

Published:Wednesday | June 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Endometriosis is not a life-threatening disease but it can be devastating nonetheless. It is the kind of disease that can lead a young fertile woman to beg for the removal of her reproductive organs. It is also the kind...

Published:Wednesday | June 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

In case you have not noticed, summer has officially begun. It's super hot and now is the time to eat cooler, less-heavy foods and lighten up your diet. Not only will you lose a few vanity pounds....

Published:Wednesday | June 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Recently, my friend and colleague, Dr Maynard McIntosh, celebrated his 50th birthday.At 50 he is the original Adonis - trim, well toned and in excellent shape, so I asked him to share his approach to health with you.

Published:Wednesday | June 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Risk factors for prostate cancer include ageing, ethnicity and family history. A large modifiable risk seems to be environmental. Diet also plays an important role in this respect...

Published:Wednesday | June 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Let's face it, climate change is a hard sell. It just can't compete with sexy news stories such as the Dudus-Mannatt inquiry or the one about a high-profile churchman walking free of sex crimes, with DNA evidence in tow ... to boot (don't get me started on that one)....

Published:Wednesday | June 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Risperdal (risperidone) and Risperidone: RecallOrtho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals notified health-care professionals and the public of a recall of specific lots of Risperdal (risperidone) 3mg tablets and risperidone 2mg tablets.

Published:Wednesday | June 22, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Emergency contraception (EC) is any method used to prevent pregnancy after sex.It is known as the morning-after pill, giving the impression it is taken the morning after unprotected sex, but EC should be taken as soon as possible after sex, up to three days.

Published:Wednesday | June 22, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Like it or not, we are what our mothers ate and fed us.While it hasn't been as well documented as mom's influence on our personality, character and psychosocial attributes, researchers are now looking...

Published:Wednesday | June 22, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Here are some ways that fathers can take care of themselves:1.Check your waist measurement.Although guts are necessary for survival in a tough environment, a waist 40 inches or more indicates risk for many chronic non-communicable diseases such...

Published:Wednesday | June 22, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Several incidents of students attacking teachers have been reported in the media.Let's share some strategies to deal with difficult students. Teachers and parents will find this article useful.

Published:Wednesday | June 22, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Dear Dr Gardner: I read your article on 'Build core strength' and it prompted me to write to you about my problem. I used to be in the gym regularly. In 2008, I had surgery on my spine. I went back to the gym. I again had surgery in 2010....

Published:Wednesday | June 15, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Caution on breast cancer imaging - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying women who participate in breast-cancer screening and health-care professionals...

Published:Wednesday | June 15, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Meditation was never easy for me. In fact, I would find every excuse not to do it - run a marathon, climb a mountain, swim across an ocean - anything but sit still....

Published:Wednesday | June 15, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Bryan (not his real name) was diagnosed with diabetes at age 31. Here is his story:
I was a regular guy. I worked as a warehouse supervisor and I have a son...

Published:Wednesday | June 15, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Public awareness of the sickle cell disease (SCD), as well as knowledge of individual carrier status, is poor. Also, persons and their families living with SCD are often disadvantaged due...

Published:Wednesday | June 15, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Who knows more about how impressionable young minds are than the owners of large food manufacturing corporations and their advertisers...

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