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Health
Genes linked to sunburn, skin cancer risk
PARIS, France (AFP) — Certain genes can determine which people are more at risk of getting sunburnt, and will possibly develop skin cancer as a result, scientists said last Tuesday. Read More
Researchers say frequent sauna use may cut stroke risk
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — People in Finland who regularly take saunas may face a far lower stroke risk than those who go less often, said a study recently. Read More
5 more eating habits preventing fat loss
SO far we have looked at a whopping 10 eating habits or choices which can thwart your fat loss efforts. In this article we complete our list with five more eating habits which can keep you from losing weight.Eating 'diet' foods Read More
Show mom you care
This Mother's Day show mom you care with these popular treatments, all geared towards having her look and feel her best.1. HIFU non-surgical facelift Read More
Self-driving cars, ethics and improving health
ARE you familiar with two common terms used in ethics dialogue — utilitarian and egalitarian? Read More
The Taylors: Focusing on abilities, not disabilities
ARTHUR Anthony Taylor and his wife Marlene are two of the estimated 100,000 Jamaicans now classified as blind or visually impaired.A breakdown of the statistics show that of this number, about 28,000 are blind. Read More
5 choices preventing you from losing weight
LAST week we looked at five reasons you aren't losing weight. These reasons focused mostly on your management of carbohydrates, fats and protein (macronutrients). In this article we're going to look at general eating choices which can inhibit fat loss. Read More
Poor diet delays pregnancy, curbs fertility — study
PARIS, France (AFP) — Women who shun fruit or eat lots of fast food take longer to get pregnant and are less likely to conceive within a year, according to a study released last Thursday. Read More
Protect your hearing, protect your health
NOISE has consequences for our health, well-being, productivity, and the natural environment. It is an underrated menace that is gradually becoming an impending hazard to health — physically and psychologically — and affects the general well-being of... Read More
Drinking baking soda could be a way to combat
A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, scientists say. Read More
Relay For Life is June 2-3
THE Jamaica Cancer Society's (JCS) 16th annual flagship fund-raising event, Relay for Life, will take place next month on the campus of the University of Technology (UTech), Old Hope Road, St Andrew. Read More
Skipping your way to weight loss
THE months are skipping by so quickly! May is here and it has us jumping to new challenges! Read More
Modelling healthy habits for children
RATHER than pass on your fear of the dentist to your children, teach them these important dental health habits instead. Read More
Tips for taking medicines safely
IN my practice as a family physician, I write a significant number of prescriptions. I try my best to explain to each patient, the reasons for prescribing the medications. Read More
Is the threat of measles, polio a reality for Jamaica?
THE countries of the region last week celebrated the history and success of vaccination by observing the 16th anniversary of Vaccination Week in the Americas from April 21-28. Read More
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