Published:Wednesday | November 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM
As a child, I was introduced to sugar-cane juice, a light green beverage but I had no more than a sip.The juice of the cane was in no way comparable to the delicious juice when eating...
Published:Wednesday | November 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Ever get stuck doing something and just can't move forward? Having difficulty completing that project or that course you have been doing for the longest while? You delay, you procrastinate, you vacillate until you find yourself in a crisis.
Published:Wednesday | November 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
November 14 is celebrated as World Diabetes Day. Diabetes affects more than 220 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation, and this figure is likely to double by 2030 without intervention...
Published:Wednesday | November 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Infectious diseases conference - The University of the West Indies' Faculty of Medical Sciences 19th annual research conference and workshop runs November 10 to 12 under the theme 'Infectious Diseases: Old Foes, New Enemies, Future Threats'.
Published:Wednesday | November 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The National Council on Drug Abuse, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation, recently hosted a conference on Jamaica's alcohol policy. This is a timely conference as Jamaica needs to review its alcohol policy.
Published:Wednesday | November 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Who knew whole grains could help your heart and possibly help to prevent type-2 diabetes? A new study suggests people who regularly eat whole grains, rather than refined grains (think white flour), pack on less of the type of...
Published:Wednesday | November 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
On November 14 the world will turn its attention to diabetes on International Diabetes Day.The focus will be on public education and prevention of this condition.
Since October, Breast Cancer Month, I have heard so many amazing stories of women who have survived breast cancer and used yoga and fitness to cope with the disease and to find peace.I was so shocked to find out that some of my dedicated yoga students...
Practical nurses licensed - Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who graduated recently from the Pre-University School on the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies will be expected to carry out a wide range of duties when they take up job offers in...
The scenario is played out frequently in my medical practice.A man walks into the office; often unwilling to make eye contact and when asked the reason for the visit, states sheepishly, "Doc, I have picked up a leak!"
This is the continuation of my article published on October 6 about contraception.In that article, I discussed the oral contraceptive pill, the patch and Depo-Provera injection.
You can reverse the ageing process by 10 years just by recapturing your youthful smile. There are several dental signs associated with an aged smile, these include...
In the digital collection of the United States National Library of Medicine, I found an interesting 74-page book on Jamaica's last cholera outbreak in the early 1850s. With the recent outbreak of cholera in neighbouring Haiti and forecast of rainy days...
Our bones operate pretty much like our bank accounts, except that calcium and bone are constantly being deposited and withdrawn. That is, our body constantly removes old bone and grows new bone.
Most people are aware of the many foods which are important for healthy teeth and gums, but some people are not aware that uncontrolled diabetes is bad for the health of teeth, gums and the rest of the oral...
Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called lupus, is an auto-immune disease which can affect any organ at any time.The organ can be impaired by two mechanisms: a direct attack of antibodies or decreased blood circulation.
Recall of TYLENOL caplets - McNeil is recalling TYLENOL 8 Hour caplets 50-count bottles to the retail level, following a small number of complaints of a musty or mouldy odour.
Physical activity helps to increase white blood cell count. White blood cells are critical to the immune system's ability to contain and/or eliminate cancer cells from the body.
Breast lumps in men are uncommon but cause great concern when they do occur. A lump may be found in both breasts but usually occur in only one. Breast swellings are common in newborns because of the high levels...
I have been asked many times to give my opinion on soy products and their relationship to breast cancer. Soy and other legumes contain one of three classes of phyto or plant-type oestrogen....
Red Cross reaches out - As families and individuals grapple with loss, dislocation and other hardships in the wake of Tropical Storm Nicole, the Jamaica Red Cross is responding by partnering with other agencies to conduct damage and need assessments, and...
She was only 36 years old and dead. Kimhad died of breast cancer. Like perhaps many people, I think of cancer as a wicked disease. It comes on like a thief in the night.
Every time I write an article on breast cancer or any other cancer, I have to remind myself that since scientists don't yet know the cause, talking about prevention is almost just an academic exercise.
