Health

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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)....

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.

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...

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....

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....

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...