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Health
Changes in your mouth that signal HIV infection
HUMAN immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This virus is passed from one person to another through blood-to-blood contact (blood transfusion, using needles previously used by HIV-infected people), and sexual... Read More
Do you eat red meat?
WE are all aware of the advice that we should do all things in moderation. This applies particularly to what we consume. ... Read More
One in three cases of dementia are preventable
ONE in three cases of dementia could potentially be prevented if brain health is improved throughout life by targeting nine risk factors, including continuing education in early life, reducing hearing loss in mid-life, and reducing smoking in later life.... Read More
A healthy lifestyle increases life expectancy by up to 7 years
PEOPLE who do not smoke, are not obese, and consume alcohol moderately can expect to live seven years longer than the general population. They can also expect to spend most of these extra years in good health, according to a new study published recently in Health Affairs...... Read More
Father absence could affect the health of their children
THE absence of a father— due to incarceration, death, separation, or divorce — has adverse physical and behavioural consequences for a growing child. But little is known about the biological processes that underlie this link between fath er loss and the... Read More
Antidepressant use in pregnancy linked to autism
CHILDREN exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy seem to be at a slightly higher risk of autism than children of mothers with psychiatric disorders who were not treated with antidepressants during pregnancy, finds a study published in The BMJ... Read More
Jamaica leads the Caribbean region in HIV diagnosis
UNAIDS — the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS — on Thursday released its annual flagship report, which shows that Jamaica is leading the English-speaking Caribbean in terms of the proportion of people living with HIV who know their status. Read More
Eating at 'wrong time' affects body weight, circadian rhythms
A new high-precision feeding system for lab mice reinforces the idea that the time of day food is eaten is more critical to weight loss than the amount of calories ingested. Read More
500 more health aides to be hired for Zika programme
THE Ministry of Health will engage an additional 500 public health aides this year as part of its Zika virus response programme, aimed at ridding communities of mosquito breeding sites. Read More
UN health agency says industry interference in Caribbean tobacco industry continues
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — Despite measures protecting a majority of people from tobacco-related illness and death in the Caribbean, the United Nations says the tobacco industry continues to hamper efforts by governments to fully implement life-and cost-saving... Read More
How pregnancy changes the skin
PREGNANCY brings about a whirlwind of changes to the skin and body. Read More
Common oral conditions that affect adults
ORAL care doesn't just keep your teeth strong, it can have a significant effect on your general wellness, too.Nearly one in 10 people have some sign of poor dental health, and in some instances that number goes up to almost 100 per cent. Read More
Chronic liver inflammation linked to Western diet
FOOD, antibiotics and gender are just some of the factors that can throw off the balance between the gut and liver, according to a new report in The American Journal of Pathology . Read More
Diet rich in tomatoes cuts skin cancer in half in mice
DAILY tomato consumption appeared to cut the development of skin cancer tumours by half in a mouse study at The Ohio State University. Read More
Water retention in the feet
WATER retention is the accumulation of excess fluid in the circulatory system and in the areas between the body's cells. It can cause different parts of the body to swell, but the most common areas are the feet and the legs. Read More
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