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Health
Dengue spread by sex?
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spanish health authorities confirmed Friday a case of a man spreading dengue through sex, a world first for a virus which, until recently, was thought to be transmitted only by mosquitoes. Read More
Metal-free fillings vs metal fillings
LEARNING that you have tooth decay can be upsetting, but you're not the only one getting this news at the dentist's office. Read More
Anxiety and your health: Money
“Wisdom is for a protection, just as money is for a protection…” (Ecclesiastes 7:12). WORLDWIDE, more than one billion people live on less than a US dollar a day. What is more, countries suffer from hyper-inflation. Read More
Milk debate rages on
MILK has been enjoyed throughout the world for thousands of years; it's a nutrient-rich fluid that female mammals produce to feed their young. Read More
Say no to cravings
CRAVINGS are the scourge of the weight loss dieter — aggressively present, attention-seeking, whether night or day, disrupting your peace of mind, health and weight goals. What are cravings? Read More
Can Africa end the curse of sleeping sickness?
BOUAKE, Ivory Coast (AFP) — Once the bane of sub-Saharan Africa, sleeping sickness is agonisingly close to being wiped out, but only if countries — and donors — keep up their guard, say scientists. Read More
Caring for your mouth during cancer treatment
DENTAL care may be the last thing on a cancer patient's mind, but chemotherapy and radiation treatments often have side effects that manifest in the mouth. Read More
Anxiety and your health: Family
WHILE anxiety affects health, not all anxiety is bad.An exam, a job interview, a performance, or even an excursion may occasion anxiety. In fact, in the face of harm, a rush of adrenaline creates a fight or flight mode that may save our lives. Read More
Dental implants
PICK up most magazines or newspapers these days, and you're likely to see an ad about dental implants. Read More
Make every day healthy, natural foods your superfoods
MOST healthy, natural foods — especially plant-based foods — are in one way or another, superfoods. Read More
Anxiety and your health: Danger
KING David asked: “How long will I have anxious concern, with grief in my heart each day?” (Psalm 13:2). Read More
'Consider your options'
A local oncologist is advising women and men afflicted with breast cancer not to limit their options when considering treatment for the dreaded disease. Read More
Heart Foundation of Jamaica helps homeless in St Thomas
WORLD Homeless Day was recognised on October 10, and in an effort to help the homeless access screening services, the Heart Foundation of Jamaica partnered with the St Thomas Municipal Corporation for a health fair at the corporation's infirmary. Services like blood pressure checks and blood... Read More
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