Health

Stop megadosing on Vitamins C, D 7:30 pm

PEOPLE worldwide are stocking up and taking vitamins like never before, with hopes of building their immunity to ward off diseases such as COVID-19.

Revolutionising women's sexual health with 7:10 pm
MILLIONS of women around the world suffer with pain and discomfort of their reproductive organs throughout their lives.

Endometriosis — The thief of women's joy 7:00 pm
ONE thing Jamaicans can all agree on is that we hate a thief. They rob us of our hard-earned money and possessions and, even worse, they rob us of our freedom, often leaving us with post-traumatic stress symptoms for life. Endometriosis (endo) is just that, a thief.

Cannabis again! ...this time for COVID-19

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Early research is now indicating possible efficacy of cannabis against COVID-19 infection.In Christendom, over the past century, no plant has been studied, researched, and published more than has cannabis.

COVID-19 delivers blow to cervical cancer screening

Sunday, January 16, 2022

The combined blow of the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on cervical cancer screening programmes, which are already sparse in low- and middle-income nations.

Don't ignore that crack

Sunday, January 16, 2022

A tooth fracture is a break or crack in the hard shell of the tooth. The outer shell of the tooth is called the enamel. It protects the softer, inner pulp of the tooth. The inner pulp contains nerves and blood vessels.

8 tips for maintaining long-term bladder health

Sunday, January 16, 2022

IMAGINE a balloon filled with water deflating as you leak the water from its neck. In some ways, that mimics the bladder.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease alert!

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

WITH the resumption of face-to-face classes, the Westmoreland Health Department is appealing to school administrators and parents to be on the lookout for symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) among children.

The anatomy of a comprehensive COVID-19 response

Sunday, January 9, 2022

THE novel coronavirus pandemic swept ashore in Jamaica in March of 2020 in a manner reminiscent of Hurricane Gilbert. It has affected every parish and every single facet of life. COVID-19 disease is a national health disaster no different from a hurricane, and requires a response...

Obesity and heart disease

Sunday, January 9, 2022

OBESITY is an issue that has been increasingly prominent in both developed and developing economies worldwide. It is associated with the epidemic of chronic disease and more recently, its role in cardiac disease has been recognised.

Not another January diet

Sunday, January 9, 2022

THE first few weeks of a new year usually feature people rushing to the gym or starting a new diet with hopes of shedding pounds they might have gained during the holiday period.

Unravelling the PCOS mystery

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of menstrual irregularities and infertility. It has been described in the medical literature from as far back as the early 1800s; however, we weren't able to get a formal way of diagnosing it until the early...

Repeated use of emergency contraception

Sunday, January 2, 2022

We know you sometimes have burning questions that can best be answered by a pharmacist. Our feature, Ask Your Pharmacist , seeks to address some of those issues. Send your questions to healthandwealth@jamaicaobserver.com.

How seniors can get started on their fitness journey

Sunday, January 2, 2022

WHEN we talk about fitness, most times messages are targeted at a younger demographic. Likewise, with age there is an assumption of automatic illness and frailty, which is far from the truth.

Health lessons from 2021 for 2022

Sunday, January 2, 2022

THE year 2021 has come to an end and although it came with many challenges, it left us with many lessons. Particularly, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, we have learned much more about our health and protecting ourselves and our loved ones as we continue to battle this global health...

Importance of cervical cancer screening

Sunday, January 2, 2022

THREE hundred and forty-two thousand women died in 2020 from cervical cancer worldwide. That's a little over half the number of women diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2020. What's more striking is the continued disparity between First and Third w orld...

With the hype and tripe re Covax types...what are the facts?

Sunday, December 26, 2021

There is the well-known saying…'a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing',... especially when one does not know that he doesn't know!

How online health care might save your holidays

Sunday, December 26, 2021

As we approach Christmas and many of us go off on breaks, we are not anticipating our celebrations to be deterred by any illness or accidents. However, sometimes these instances are out of our control. Luckily, needing a doctor's visit does not have to take away from...