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Health
Tackling high cholesterol with food
IT is always wonderful to see nutrition and lifestyle changes working with medical directives and supervision to change people's lives. Read More
Why dental veneers?
DENTAL veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the front of the teeth, providing a natural, attractive look.They can be used to fix chipped, stained, misaligned, worn down, uneven, or abnormally spaced teeth. Why veneers? Read More
Birthday gratitude
BY ANIKA RICHARDS Associate editor — news/health richardsai@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, July, 5 2020
SIX years ago, Rodger Brown and his wife Shana Newman-Brown had to improvise so their newborn daughter could have access to a ventilator at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). Read More
MDLink increases access tomental health care amid COVID-19
MDLink says it has noticed a dramatic increase in the number of mental health patients presenting to its telemedicine platform for assistance and treatment. Read More
Kick the smoking habit, not the bucket
LIKE one who rarely masters riding a bicycle on the first go, a tobacco addict rarely quits smoking on the first attempt. Read More
Improved cardiac care at Medical Associates Hospital
C ORONARY heart disease deaths in Jamaica reached 2,151 or 11.82 per cent of total deaths, according to the latest World Health Organization data published in 2018.This represents the third-leading cause of death for Jamaicans. Read More
PULPITIS — Tingling sensation or sharp pain in your tooth?
IF you notice a tingling sensation in one of your teeth or a sharp pain when eating something hot or cold, you may be dealing with pulpitis. Read More
How to strengthen your teeth
ENAMEL erosion is the weakening of the outer tooth surface caused by acids in the mouth.To know how to strengthen teeth, you'll first need to implement good oral hygiene practices that help you avoid dental issues, including enamel erosion. Read More
Fun-hungry young adults in Florida fuel rise in COVID-19 infections
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — They are itching for a good time after months of lockdown, coronavirus be damned: Young adults in Florida are fuelling a dangerous rise in COVID-19 infections. Read More
UN body warns of effects of dust on Caribbean
GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) —The World Meteorological Office (WMO) yesterday said the massive dust storm, currently blanketing many parts of the Caribbean, is posing a significant threat to regional health and has revealed the importance of having effective warning... Read More
Men's lifestyle choices & oral health
Some of these differences reflect dental health habits that are more lacking in men than in women, whereas others may be due to higher blood pressure and risk of heart disease. The medications men take to control these conditions can be a factor,... Read More
Race against the clock
PARIS, France (AFP) — Dozens of drugs tested. More than 100 vaccine candidates. With hundreds of clinical trials under way, here is a rundown of the major developments in the search for COVID-19 treatments and prevention. Read More
Appointment-only health fair caters to over 100 residents
OLD Harbour Bay Primary School, home of Jamaica Energy Partners' Health and Wellness Fair for the past five years, was transformed again on June 12 to accommodate the residents of Old Harbour Bay who registered to receive free medical consultations. Read More
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