- O-Wrap: Patrick Powell guilty… JTA warns Gov't… PM orders phone bill probe … Windies Women beat Pakistan 6:38 pm
- Opioid maker fined US$35m over shipments that fed addiction crisis 8:17 pm
- Windies' Hope, Nurse make gains in ODI rankings 7:23 pm
- $40m to clean drains in Kingston and St Andrew – mayor 7:20 pm
- Canadian woman gets 3 years, fined $1.85m on cocaine charges 8:19 pm
- No cost for patrons to attend Emancipation Jubilee – Grange 7:10 pm
Health
Poland approves restrictions on morning-after pill
VARSOVIE, Poland (AFP) — Poland's President Andrzej Duda approved on Friday a new law limiting access to the morning-after pill, in the devoutly Catholic country which already has one of the EU's most restrictive abortion rules. Read More
Regular sex could help ageing minds, study suggests
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The benefits of doing crossword puzzles or learning languages have long been touted to stave off mental decline. Now a new study says regular sex for over-50s should help too. Read More
Heart Institute CEO receives int'l service award from American College of Cardiology
Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) CEO Professor Ernest Madu recently accepted the American College of Cardiology (ACC) International Service Award for 2017 at the convocation of the college's 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, DC, reportedly becoming the... Read More
Paradox of pills: Tablet 'overload' may be putting lives at risk
UNCERTAINTY and confusion over medicine use is affecting thousands of patients and their carers and, potentially, putting lives at risk, warn researchers. Research suggests that about 5,700 people die every year in the United Kingdom because of medication-related adverse events, which... Read More
Am I salivating too much?
WHEN someone says something is “mouth-watering”, it's usually meant as a compliment to great taste. But when you suffer with excessive saliva, the idea of something being mouth-watering could leave you feeling embarrassed about your condition. Read More
Study: The mere presence of your smartphone reduces brain power
YOUR cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach — even if it's off. That's the takeaway finding from a new study from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Read More
Running injuries
It was bittersweet watching Usain Bolt at the National Stadium two Saturdays ago. Sweet to see him in all his glory win again and make us proud as a nation, but bitter because it would be the last time we would see him run on home ground. Read More
Sandals managers 'Get Up and Move'
Managers and team leaders from Sandals Royal Caribbean, Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Inn recently traded in their high heels and bow ties for sweat pants and sneakers as they stepped away from their desks and got active at the 'Get Up and Move Jam Session' held at Sandals Royal... Read More
Wellness, healthy lifestyle focus of Kingston Yoga Fest
Wellness and healthy lifestyle among Jamaicans will take centre stage at Kingston Yoga Fest, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, at the Spanish Court Hotel, the Worthington. Read More
Zika, H1N1 viruses placed strain on blood collection
Acting director of health promotion and protection in the Ministry of Health, Dr Beverley Wright, says 28,271 units of blood were collected by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in 2016, some 6,229 units short of the target of 35,000. Read More
Skincare treatments for dad
Father's Day is all for men and the excellent jobs they have done being good dads to their child or children. We know the effort it takes to make sure everything is in order and the sacrifices made to ensure a comfortable home for your family, so today, this article... Read More
IV Lounge launches in Jamaica
Celebrities such as Rhianna, Simon Cowell and Kate Moss have all been spotted undergoing IV therapies which is said to provide many health benefits, such as increased energy, optimised immunity, weight loss and improved skin. Read More
Cancer treatment
COMPLEMENTARY and alternative medicine products are present in almost every society, and their use is very common, particularly among patients afflicted by cancer. Read More
Severe gum disease
IF your hands bled when you washed them, you would be concerned. Yet many people think it's normal if their gums bleed when they brush or floss. Read More
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