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Health
Canada recalls too strong 77% alcohol gin
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian authorities last Wednesday recalled gin distributed by Bermuda-based Bacardi, after inspectors found the alcohol content was nearly twice the level advertised on the bottle.It is the second time in recent... Read More
Paronychia
Paronychia is an increasingly common condition that I am seeing in my office. With the huge popularity of nail technology and pedicures, it seems inevitable that this type of condition would be on the rise.Paronychia is an infection of the skin... Read More
In the US, health care a privilege, not a right
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — In 1944, president Franklin Roosevelt urged Congress to pass a “second bill of rights”. Number six on the list was “the right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good... Read More
Statins don't cause muscle pain: study
PARIS, France (AFP) — Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may have been wrongly blamed for muscle pain and weakness, said a study Wednesday that pointed the finger at a psychological phenomenon called the “nocebo” effect.It... Read More
Treating acne scars
Though it's a very common issue, acne scarring presents a significant challenge for the simple fact that it appears in a variety of ways. It can take on different forms in different skins and appear in varying degrees of severity. Read More
Does baby powder cause cancer?
NEW JERSEY, United States (AP) — Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been hit with a multimillion-dollar jury verdict for the fourth time over whether the talc in its iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene. Read More
Smoking kills
Smoking causes premature death and it is one of the leading causes of preventable death.This habit does harm to the body in several ways. The carbon particles and chemicals present in smoke, when deposited repeatedly along the air passages... Read More
#ICYMI: Observer's first health symposium
From accessible health services to lively, informative presentations and CPR demonstrations, the Jamaica Observer Your Health Your Wealth Symposium was definitely a hit.People came out in their numbers to make the most of what the health-focused event had to offer... Read More
Sickle-cell disease:
Research has shown that for some patients with sickle-cell disease (SCD), the stigma they face is more troubling than the disease itself.In fact, teenagers with SCD are more likely than their peers to consider suicide. Some regret sharing... Read More
Cancer patients need good oral care too
Cancer is a disease that occurs when uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body occurs. Radiation to the head and neck and chemotherapy for any malignancy can cause oral side effects.Preventing and managing oral complications help support optimal cancer... Read More
'Eye-opening'
Last Tuesday, the Worthington, Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston was transformed as almost 200 people converged at the venue for the first-ever Jamaica Observer Your Health Your Wealth Symposium.With presentations from various medical professionals and testimonials... Read More
Laser hair removal: What you should know
Laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed. It works by targeting the hair follicle's melanin.By using the appropriate settings to focus energy on the melanin in the deep part of the hair follicle where the hair grows, the melanin... Read More
PHOTO: Familiar faces
Besides the work done by the team at the Jamaica Observer to make the weekly Your Health Your Wealth magazine possible, there is also a team of health care professionals who contribute content to help keep our readers informed, and last Tuesday a few of them journeyed to the... Read More
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A significant number of children and adults suffer from a disorder characterised by features such as hyperactivity, inability to sit still, easy distractibility, and inattentiveness known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Read More
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