- 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
WHO says tobacco kills 7 million a year
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Smoking and other tobacco use kills more than seven million people each year, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, also warning of the dire environmental impact of tobacco production, distribution and waste. Read More
Heart disease & herbal products
Many people in Jamaica use herbs and herbal medications for various reasons. However, a recent research review of the medical literature on the use of herbal medications reveal that herbal medications offer few benefits while causing many risks for people who have heart disease. Read More
Lack of sleep boosts chance of death by heart failure
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Not getting enough sleep can double the chances of dying from heart disease or stroke, particularly in people with risk factors like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, US researchers said last Wednesday. Read More
Hungary reveals new ideas to boost birth rate
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's prime minister says the Government will reduce mortgages for families with three or more children and build or renovate many nurseries to help boost the country's birth rate.Prime Minister Viktor Orban... Read More
Have an abscessed tooth?
When the inside of your mouth gets hurt or irritated, bacteria may enter and cause an infection. Sometimes you will see a painful swelling filled with pus — a thick, yellowish fluid. If the pus can't drain out, the area will get more swollen and painful. This is known as... Read More
The many faces of stress
This is the first in a series of articles exploring the many faces of stress. THIS is a cringeworthy moment I thought as I listened to the master of ceremonies at a birthday party praise the celebrant, while also... Read More
Scientists jump hurdle in HIV vaccine design
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have made another important advance in HIV vaccine design.The development was possible thanks to previous studies at TSRI showing the structures of a protein on HIV's surface called the... Read More
Mouse sperm survives in space, but could human babies?
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Freeze-dried mouse sperm that spent nine months in space has been used to produce healthy rodent offspring back on Earth, Japanese researchers said last week.But could the same hold true for humans? And if... Read More
What's known and not known about marijuana
NEW YORK, United States (AP) — A new marijuana study joins a limited record of scientific knowledge about the harms and benefits of pot.The research, published last week, is the first rigorous test of a marijuana compound in treating a... Read More
Photo: KPH donation
The Kingston Public Hospital and Victoria Jubilee Hospital Restoration Trust donated a cheque valued at $260,188.21 to assist with the hospitals' Labour Day projects. From left are: Dr Natalie Whylie, senior medical officer, KPH; Errol Greene, CEO, KPH/ VJH; Dr Lloyd Cole, founder KPH/... Read More
Cannabis extract cuts seizures for epilepsy patients — study
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — The first large-scale clinical trial of a cannabis derivative known as cannabidiol shows it was able to cut the frequency of severe epileptic seizures by 39 per cent, researchers said last Wednesday.Cannabidiol... Read More
Most countries still not prepared for a pandemic after Zika, Ebola
GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — Despite progress made since the Zika and Ebola crises, a new report released on Thursday by the International Working Group on Financing Preparedness (IWG), established by the World Bank, shows that most countries are not adequately prepared for... Read More
The real cause of obesity
CASE study: Maria presented with obesity at six years old being 21 pounds over ideal weight for age. Yet she seemed to be eating 'healthy food'.Her mother ensured a 'balanced' breakfast before school, she carried cooked lunch from home to avoid... Read More
Less than 10% of pregnant women seek care in third trimester
In 2015 and 2016, only 8.4 per cent of pregnant women accessed the public health system for prenatal care during the third trimester of their pregnancy, which Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said is a major challenge.The minister says his... Read More
How to prevent hammer toes
Most Jamaicans spend a lot of time in open-toed shoes. We are very aware of the appearance of our feet and how attractive they look, however hammer toes can spoil that and cause pain and discomfort. Hammer toe deformity is one... Read More
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