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Health
Mental health campaign brings awareness to Tarrant Primary School
STUDENTS and teachers at Tarrant Primary School in Kingston are now better able to identify individuals who might have mental health challenges. Read More
Deep cleaning your teeth
DEEP cleaning your teeth might sound like something you should do after you've missed a few visits to the dentist or eaten a particularly sticky meal, but a deep cleaning is a specific procedure performed by your dental hygienist to treat gum and periodontal... Read More
Midwives: Defenders of women's rights
TODAY, May 5, is celebrated annually worldwide as International Day of the Midwife. This year the theme will be 'Midwives: Defenders of women's rights'. Unfortunately, not many people know the difference between a midwife and a nurse. The truth is these health practitioners are often... Read More
Treatment prevents sexual HIV transmission among gay men
PARIS, France (AFP) — HIV-suppressing medication can make the AIDS virus “untransmittable” even among couples who have sex without using condoms, new research showed last Friday. Read More
Laparoscopic surgeries being offered in southern region
THE Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has been making strides as it continues to offer patients laparoscopic surgeries as part of its strategic plan to improve the delivery of quality and advanced health care to patients. Read More
Exercises for complete wellness
THE most effective way to lose weight is through nutritional changes, and it can be sustained through reasonable types of exercise. Read More
Marijuana for morning sickness? Study finds it's not great for baby's brain
WITH a growing number of states legalising recreational or medical marijuana, more women are using the drug during pregnancy, in part due to its reported ability to relieve morning sickness. A new study, conducted in rats, sheds light on how cannabis exposure affects the brain of a... Read More
Snoring causes injuries in the upper airways
THE recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. Read More
Photos: Heroic efforts
JMMB Group's Sophia Brown (centre) makes a heroic move to overcome her apprehension of the blood donation process, with the support of colleague, Marisha Hutchinson (left), during the company's blood drive on April 12, held at its New Kingston head office. Christopher Copeland, technical... Read More
Awakening from decades-long coma 'very rare', say experts
PARIS, France (AFP) — The case of a woman from the United Arab Emirates, who regained consciousness after a 27-year coma-like state provoked by a brain injury, has startled the world. Read More
That racing heart
MANY things in life cause our hearts to race — a near-death experience, seeing your crush, or running a marathon. Read More
Exercise and high blood pressure
BY now, we all should be very familiar with the benefits of exercise. Read More
Managing your diet after losing a loved one
LIFE has certain immutable facts and, sadly, if you care about anyone, sooner or later they may become ill, you will lose them, or they will lose you. Read More
UTech, Jamaica research provide hope for stroke patients
RESEARCH by Professor Felix Akinladejo, recently appointed professor of Computer Information Systems in the Faculty of Engineering and Computing, University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, on computer model and virtual reality technology for post- stroke rehabilitation, is offering hope... Read More
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