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Published:Wednesday | May 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

MANY OF us have suffered from some muscle,tendon or ligament injury at some point in our lives, whether from a 'crick neck', a misstep while walking, causing a twisted ankle, or you felt ambitious during theexecution or some activity or sport which...

Published:Wednesday | May 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Hot on the heels of the media coverage of Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie's preventative mastectomies, because of a BRCA gene mutation, a 53-year-old business man from London, England, who is married with children,...

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my initial choice to have a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery of the affected breast was difficult but necessary....

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

AS WE become more adventurous in our quest for a healthy lifestyle with thousands of participants in several run/walk events, we should never ignore the need for adequate warm-up....

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Bulbus Allii fistulosi or spring onion, also known as Cong Bai in traditional Chinese medicine, is simply scallion to us here in Jamaica and is a staple seasoning in many dishes. Not often recognised for its healing properties...

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Overweight is defined as a weight that is greater than that which is considered to be normal.

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Employees at telecoms company, LIME, are being challenged to slim down for a chance to win big in the company's 'Biggest Winner' colleague weight-loss programme that was launched last week.

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in the United States, there is a link between smoking and decreased sex drives.

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

This herb is used to treat a number of ailments and is best known for its use in treating enlarged prostate, certain types of prostate infections, and prostate cancer.

Published:Wednesday | May 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Tired of your spouse angrily shaking you out of deep slumber to tell you to stop snoring? Or maybe you are the one with the pillow over your head at nights....

Published:Wednesday | May 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Viagra now available online - Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill.

Published:Wednesday | May 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

According to sex and health experts, it is quite beneficial to both a man and woman's overall health if they have an orgasm three to five times per week - be it through sexual intercourse or masturbation...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

First and foremost, I hope that all mothers had a wonderful day and may you receive a special blessing for all you have done for your children.

Published:Monday | May 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Heart disease is a major concern for most countries around the world and Jamaica is no exception - it is the number one cause of death here. Clearly, we do not have a handle on this problem as it is still on the rise.

Published:Wednesday | May 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Chances are he/she does! The most common type of worm infesting children, the pinworm, is very common, spreads easily among children, and is very difficult to prevent.Fortunately, the pinworm is essentially harmless.

Published:Wednesday | May 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Taking a stroll around your community could greatly increase your chances of recovering from a stroke, according to a breakthrough study from researchers at the University of the West Indies (UWI)....

Published:Wednesday | May 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Who, but a mother is overly concerned about what and why food is eaten, if the food is liked and how much was eaten? But stop and think about it, are we usually given the opportunity by our mothers to be concerned about what they eat? A mother feels as...

Published:Wednesday | May 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Last month, researchers revealed that a new hormone found in mice could aid with better treatment of diabetes.

Published:Wednesday | May 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Erectile dysfunction, which is commonly called ED, occurs when a man can no longer get or keep an erection. This, therefore, affects his ability to have sexual intercourse, which can be very frustrating. ...

Published:Wednesday | May 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

After a long, taxing day at work, many of us feel even more exhausted when we are reminded of the need to exercise...

Published:Wednesday | May 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Nuttall Memorial Hospital in association with WATA will be hosting a 5K Road Race and Health Fair on Saturday, May 11, as part of its two-year $250 million fund-raising efforts. ...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A study from Massachusetts in the United States has revealed that the average man's testosterone (not just older men) has dropped 22 per cent in the last 20 years.

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The recent outrage about certain brands of toilet tissue possibly causing vaginal infections has raised serious concerns about the quality of the products being used.A few weeks ago, a leading local gynaecologist...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Sugar has long been known to cause weight gain if and when consumed in large amounts.But how is this possible? When more sugar than the body needs is taken into the body, the excess is stored as glycogen and fat...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

In keeping with the theme we started last month on procedures that can rejuvenate the skin, today we look at a type of injectable filler consisting of hyaluronic acid...

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