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Health
Ministry now administering HPV vaccine to second cohort of girls
THE second cohort of grade-seven girls are now benefiting from the Ministry of Health's Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination programme. Read More
Men step up for prostate cancer screening in Manchester
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — More than 100 men came out this month to access free prostate cancer screenings here. Read More
Eating with dentures
EATING with new dentures is an acquired skill and takes a little prastice, but over time you should be able to return to your normal diet — with one or two exceptions. Read More
FDA expands use of cervical cancer vaccine up to age 45
UNITED States regulators Friday expanded the use of Merck's cervical cancer vaccine to adults up to age 45. Read More
In a first, HIV-positive mother donates liver to save her child's life
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — Faced with the only chance to save a child's life, doctors in South Africa have performed a medical first — transplanting part of the liver from an HIV-positive mother into her HIV-negative child, it was announced last... Read More
Night-time eating will not make you fat — or will it?
IN the previous article we looked at the issue primarily from the 'night-time eating is not better for you' camp. In this article we will take a closer look at the 'night-time eating is not inherently a problem' camp. Read More
FAQ about HPV — Part 1
For the month of October Your Health Your Wealth, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, will be discussing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cancers including cervical cancer. Read More
Caribbean nationals access cutting edge surgical technology, technique in Jamaica
GLOBALLY, surgical techniques associated with herniated discs are changing and, according to Surgix Jamaica Limited, Jamaica will not be left behind. Read More
Children, nutrition and high blood pressure
HAVE you ever given thought to high blood pressure (hypertension) occurring in children? Did you think high blood pressure only affected adults? Read More
Natural vs chemical skin lightening methods
As a medical aesthetician, I treat c lients on a daily basis with concerns such as discoloration from childhood mosquito bites, recurring acne that leaves scars, hormonal fluctuations that induces melasma as... Read More
Pilates and your hips
This is the third in a four-part series that will look at the use of Pilates for alignment of the body. Read More
Understanding dental risks that come with ageing
WITH regular dental care and good daily habits, you'll likely have your teeth for a lifetime. Read More
HPV vaccine may save your life — Part 2
For the month of September, Your Health Your Wealth, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, will be discussing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cancers, including cervical cancer. Read More
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