Health

Depression influences what we eat - New research is suggesting that mildly depressed people cannot tell the difference between high-and low-fat foods when they are in a good or bad mood. Researchers led by Petra Platte of the University of Wurzburg...

The teenage years make up some of the most significant and defining years of an individual's life. It's a period of transformation, self-discovery, excitement, fear, laughter and tears. The body is undergoing a number of physical changes ...

Older adults at risk for getting diabetes who took a 15-minute walk after every meal improved their blood-sugar levels, a new study revealed....

Do you find yourself on the offensive every month, starting your regular course of painkillers before the onset of your period and the inevitable cramps? Many women are plagued with dull, throbbing or cramping pain in the lower abdomen as a result...

Rest is just as important as your workout.

According to new research published in Circulation, people who eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fish lower their risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 35 per cent.Researchers tracked the eating habits of 31,546 people with a history ...

Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in Jamaica and the Caribbean, and diseases of the heart can most times be prevented by making healthy food choices....

Flexibility is a basic necessity for the health of our joints.

A study done by the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) to review the no-user fee policy in Jamaica's public hospitals has revealed that since the system was put in place in 2008, it has led to a critical shortage of pharmaceutical and medical supplies, with the demand far outweighing the supply.

For centuries, this herb has been used for its medicinal properties as well as its spicy zing. It is well known for its aid in digestive problems, relieving bellyache, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea, it is very good for relieving morning sickness and travel sickness.

The theme for this year's World No Tobacco Day is 'Ban Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship'.Commemorated annually on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners seek to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate...

Looking at me with a cry for help on her face and her right hand cupped over and rubbing her right knee, Mrs T lamented, "Doc, I really don't know what it is but I have this pain and cricking in my knees!"Pain in your knees will certainly take you...