Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a fairly common problem in childhood. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, where the urine is made; ureters, the tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder; bladder, where urine is stored until we go to the toilet...
Tai chi (shortened from tai chi chuan) is an ancient Chinese practice characterised by gentle, focused, flowing movements accompanied by deep breathing...
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) Injection, a radioactive diagnostic imaging agent that helps doctors locate lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer or melanoma who are undergoing surgery to remove tumour-draining lymph nodes.
Grocery shopping is now one of the most stressful tasks and persons may wonder why.There are two main reasons: financial constraints and not being aware of how to make healthy choices in the market, supermarket or wholesale stores.
The term 'bitter medicine' is being used a lot to paint a picture of what Jamaica needs to endure as it faces the path to managing its economic crisis...
Inactivity is a major contributor to heart disease. Exercise improves the health of our heart and it can even reverse some heart disease risk factors. Our heart becomes stronger when we exercise, so it is capable of pumping more blood throughout our body...
Recently, a major study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found new links between the Mediterranean diet and a reduced chance of heart disease.
Tooth decay is a growing problem among preschoolers, but it can be prevented. Starting children with good dental habits from an early age will help them grow up with healthy smiles....
Family physician and medical educator Dr Tomlin Paul has received the 2013 5-Star Doctor Award from the North American Region of the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General...
Of the persons who seek out Chinese medicine interventions for pain management, the vast majority are for pain in the back and in particular pain in the lower back. In many cases, acupuncture is able to offer much-needed relief.
Low and slow or fast and intense? A new study - even though it's fairly small - finds that when equal amounts of energy are expended, long periods of low intensity exercise may improve insulin, lipid levels more than short bursts...
In our last article we looked at nail care.Today, we will focus on fungal nail infection, which is a relatively common type of nail disease. It can cause damage and discoloration of the nail and can be a source of embarrassment and possibly pain...
Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM
The United States Food and Drug Administration recently approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant to increase breast size in women at least 22 years old and to rebuild breast tissue in women of any age.
Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM
As we journey together down this path to healthier eating (not so much to lose weight, but to be mindful about what we are putting into our bodies), I've gleaned helpful information from fellow dietitians...
Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM
In the 2012 Olympics men's 200m final, Usain Bolt said, "I knew it was going to be a world record because when I came off the corner, I could feel it." But he said he felt a strain on his back and so he had to change his form.
Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM
During the Lenten season, some persons may choose to give up eating meat and consume mainly fish as their main source of protein. Seafood are classified as fish (cod, sardines, mackerel, yellowtail), molluscs...
Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM
Chest pains occur frequently in teenagers but are less common in younger children.Chest pains can be very frightening and cause a lot of anxiety for both children and parents. Most of us equate chest pains to heart disease...
Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM
Can you really improve your heart health? Even when it's not February (American Heart Health month), there are seven habits to try incorporating into your lifestyle that can improve your heart.Back in 2010, the American Heart...
Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM
Regular exercise develops a healthier heart and a healthier heart will contribute immensely to a healthy, happy Valentine experience.Our heart's unique muscle structure makes it naturally responsive to exercise...
Published:Wednesday | February 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM
I have thought long and hard about the fact that, in spite of our potential, Jamaica still remains a struggling economy that seems to get worse every day, and with very little hope in sight...
