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Health
Keeping the weight OFF!
You knew how important it was to lose the extra weight, you started a programme, did the work, perhaps even exercised regularly and took the weight off. Now slowly but surely the weight has come or is coming back on. Even when you believe you are doing your best, the weight just keeps... Read More
New ways of curbing mosquito population
Insect-borne illnesses are increasing across the globe, and the insects that carry them are also spreading and getting harder to kill. As a result, scientists have been looking for new, high-tech ways to prevent these insects from spreading those diseases. New technologies are needed...... Read More
New pill can deliver insulin through the stomach
A n MIT-led research team has developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing the injections that people with t ype 2 diabetes have to give themselves every...... Read More
Oestrogen and controlling Type 2 diabetes
The results of a recent Texas A&M University-led study provide insights into the mechanism by which oestrogen can decrease insulin resistance and the production of glucose, reducing incidence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.... Read More
Show your teeth some love this Valentine's weekend
Do you love your teeth? We mean, really love them. Do you appreciate all that they do for you? Are you really grateful that you have them, no matter how much trouble they may be giving you now? Read More
Teens living in US states allowing medical marijuana smoke less cannabis
According to a large-scale study of American high school students, legalising medicinal marijuana has actually led to a drop in cannabis use among teenagers. Read More
Salad vs soda
Seattle residents who live in waterfront neighbourhoods tend to have healthier diets compared to those who live along Interstate-5 and Aurora Avenue, according to new research on social disparities from the University of Washington School of Public Health. The study used local data to... Read More
Pilates, Pilates, Pilates...
Pilates isn't just a bunch of exercises; it's a movement system that transforms how the body moves in daily life. Once you learn the basic Pilates movement patterns, paying attention to the source of each movement pattern, and, most importantly, discover how to correct... Read More
Online abortions?
Seeking abortion medications online can be a response to clinic access barriers in states with and without restrictive abortion laws and can occur when self-managed abortion is preferred over clinical care, according to new research from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University... Read More
Shelf life
Jamaicans love to see a cupboard or pantry that is well stocked—whether they feel it's a sign of prosperity, or they love to whip up something to eat in a flash on one of those lazy days, or if friends stop by unexpectedly. If you really want to see a cupboard stock up real fast,... Read More
Why do I lose weight slower as I get older?
Fifty is the golden anniversary, and this is the only way that over 50 is golden. In fact, between 30 and 40 life becomes more challenging in ways we would like to avoid. Read More
Life after diagnosis: Sasha's fight with cancer
Today, February 4, is World Cancer Day, and below we share the story of one woman's fight with the illness. Read More
More than half of epileptics in the region don't receive treatment
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease that affects people of all ages all over the world. It is characterised by recurrent episodes that can last between a few seconds to a few minutes. Its causes are multiple. In some cases there is a genetic bias, but other... Read More
Vitamin D could lower the risk of developing diabetes
The benefits of vitamin D in promoting bone health are already well known. Read More
Do low-calorie diets work?
BY FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY Does a low calorie diet actually do what it is touted to do or is it a bad health trend that simply slows your metabolism? Read More
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