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Health
For the modern dad
GONE are the days when one would say, “You look like a dad,” as quite a few men have broken this stereotype. Celebrity fathers like David Beckham, Idris Elba and Steph Curry are making the “dad look” obsolete. Read More
Many long-living people have religious affiliations
A new United States study of obituaries has found that people with religious affiliations lived nearly four years longer than those with no ties to religion. Read More
Italy bans more migrant rescue boats
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini yesterday warned another migrant rescue mission off the Libyan coast that it would not be allowed to land its “human cargo” at an Italian port. Read More
Real cheese
CHEESE has been on quite the roller coaster ride in recent decades. Is it bad for your health? Isn't it naturally filled with proteins and calcium for your bones and good for your health? Aren't the saturated fats in cheese unhealthy? Read More
Apple cider vinegar: Is it just a fad?
THE days feel longer and the sun is out in all of its glory. June is here, which means it's the mid-year point for 12 Months 24 Dares — the wellness initiative that uses the support of community to help people create and stick to healthy wellness habits. Read More
Listerine foot soak?
LISTERINE is a common mouthwash generally used in dental care to help prevent gingivitis and tooth decay.It also has many other uses apart from oral hygiene. One of these is as a foot soak, which is is a growing trend. Read More
Counterfeit drug threat
RECENT news reports have stated that Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime detectives have made a remarkable discovery which shows that thousands of Jamaicans are at risk as the counterfeit drug market trade has been aggressively targeting the island as a place of... Read More
Midwifery: A rewarding profession
DESPITE the fact that midwives have been around for centuries, for some individuals, they remain an unheralded group of professionals. Read More
Substances with a toxic effect on the liver
LOCATED in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity, the liver's main function is to filter the blood coming to it from the digestive tract with absorbed substances that were taken in by mouth. Read More
MAJ talks health in schools
NORMAN Manley High School students were last Tuesday schooled by doctors from the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) on how to lead healthier lives. Read More
Sweet tooth?
PARIS, France (AFP) — Have you ever been on a diet and wished that spinach excited your tastebuds? Or that chocolate left you cold? Read More
Is gum contouring right for you?
A healthy and attractive smile isn't all about teeth – it's the result of a harmonious relationship between your teeth, gums and lips. Read More
Chile's new sexual freedom leads to AIDS spike
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — The winds of change are blowing through Chile where a youthful sexual revolution is shattering taboos — but also sparking an explosion of HIV cases that has set off alarm bells in the traditionally conservative Latin American... Read More
Targeted cancer treatments far outperform traditional methods
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Cancer treatments that attack tumours based on their individual genetic traits — not their location in the body — far outperform traditional methods, extending survival for twice as many patients, a study said yesterday. Read More
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