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Health
Gov't beefs up mental health services for prisoners
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness is partnering with the Ministry of National Security on a range of interventions aimed at strengthening support for individuals behind bars who suffer from mental illnesses.Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the disclosure... Read More
Low dependence on lab diagnosis for dengue, says health ministry
THE Ministry of Health and Wellness says it is aware that there have been several statements concerning the shortage of dengue rapid test kits in the country, however, it advised that the shortage does not affect its testing of samples that are sent to the National Public Health...... Read More
No more!
IT has been said that, in embracing a healthier lifestyle with lower calories and more nutritious foods, your mindset is key to success and maintenance.... Read More
Modern look at ancient book
BY WARRICK LATTIBEAUDIERE ... Read More
Dengue spread by sex?
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spanish health authorities confirmed Friday a case of a man spreading dengue through sex, a world first for a virus which, until recently, was thought to be transmitted only by mosquitoes. Read More
Metal-free fillings vs metal fillings
LEARNING that you have tooth decay can be upsetting, but you're not the only one getting this news at the dentist's office. Read More
Anxiety and your health: Money
“Wisdom is for a protection, just as money is for a protection…” (Ecclesiastes 7:12). WORLDWIDE, more than one billion people live on less than a US dollar a day. What is more, countries suffer from hyper-inflation. Read More
Milk debate rages on
MILK has been enjoyed throughout the world for thousands of years; it's a nutrient-rich fluid that female mammals produce to feed their young. Read More
Say no to cravings
CRAVINGS are the scourge of the weight loss dieter — aggressively present, attention-seeking, whether night or day, disrupting your peace of mind, health and weight goals. What are cravings? Read More
Can Africa end the curse of sleeping sickness?
BOUAKE, Ivory Coast (AFP) — Once the bane of sub-Saharan Africa, sleeping sickness is agonisingly close to being wiped out, but only if countries — and donors — keep up their guard, say scientists. Read More
Caring for your mouth during cancer treatment
DENTAL care may be the last thing on a cancer patient's mind, but chemotherapy and radiation treatments often have side effects that manifest in the mouth. Read More
Anxiety and your health: Family
WHILE anxiety affects health, not all anxiety is bad.An exam, a job interview, a performance, or even an excursion may occasion anxiety. In fact, in the face of harm, a rush of adrenaline creates a fight or flight mode that may save our lives. Read More
Dental implants
PICK up most magazines or newspapers these days, and you're likely to see an ad about dental implants. Read More
Make every day healthy, natural foods your superfoods
MOST healthy, natural foods — especially plant-based foods — are in one way or another, superfoods. Read More
Anxiety and your health: Danger
KING David asked: “How long will I have anxious concern, with grief in my heart each day?” (Psalm 13:2). Read More
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