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Health
Busting 3 common COVID-19 myths 9:00 pm
Since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic misinformation has clouded the judgement of many. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) says it has sourced various myths from Google ' s ...
Diagnosed at 32, Shamara Morrison shares her breast cancer journey
5:00 pm
Shamara Morrison is a jovial, fun-loving, and very frank person and on any given day, Morrison enjoys making people laugh and caring for children in her role as a registered nurse at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC).
What you should know about stents in the arteries of the heart
4:40 pm
One of the major developments in the field of cardiovascular medicine over the past 40 years has been the treatment of narrowing in arteries of the heart by non-invasive means, that is, without the need to surgically open the chest and do a major operation. This is known as percutaneous...
Treating erectile dysfunction
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Viagra , Cialis, Strong Back are commonly touted as the holy grail for improving sexual performance among men in our society. In fact, there are numerous medications and home-made tonics that have been proposed as the solution to reducing the effects of erectile...
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Cancer patient Christene Soutar navigates through life with a new positive outlook
Thursday, October 14, 2021
MONTEGO BAY, St James —While seven months pregnant and filled with joy as she carries her second child into the world, Christene Soutar, then 33 years old, discovered a lump in her left breast.
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#CheckThemOut – Sagicor dons pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Sagicor Group Jamaica team members pause on Friday, October 8 to remind Jamaicans to get their breasts screened for abnormalities.
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On finding an oral care routine that suits you
Sunday, October 10, 2021
October is celebrated as oral health awareness month. We care for every part of our body, so why should our mouths be neglected? Oral health month is a reminder about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, always. Oral health is a lifelong habit that you can teach your...
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Caring for the carer
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Today is World Mental Health Day and sometimes we forget how important protecting our mental health is, especially when we spend most of our time making sure the people around us are healthy. Particularly, you may find those who care for someone with some form of disorder making personal...
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Tips to prepare for a mammogram
Sunday, October 10, 2021
BREAST cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide and is even more common in black women under 45 years.
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Gov't moves to cut renovation delays at CRH
Monday, October 4, 2021
AN overseas company with significant experience in hospital build-out has been brought in to help manage the delay-plagued $4-billion renovation project at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said...
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Has COVID-19 sped up the demise of reason and common sense in Jamaica?
Sunday, October 3, 2021
In the distant past when reasoning and common sense were applicable, people influenced by their religion, education or cultural values, trusted respected and knowledgeable community figures to offer sensible advice.
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Lupus Foundation launches campaign for children and youth
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Unlike most chronic conditions, lupus is considered a disease of the young, with the average onset age being 22 years and up to 20 per cent of people diagnosed being children.
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10 tips for good heart health
Sunday, October 3, 2021
HEART disease accounts for 30 per cent of deaths each year in Jamaica and while we might not give it much thought, the heart is the most important muscle in the body.
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The right fit
Sunday, October 3, 2021
AFTER breast surgery it can be difficult to regain your confidence and beauty and for Neisha Williams, a friend's journey through breast cancer inspired her to do more for women battling the disease.
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11-year-old Bobby-Gayle continues to fight cancer; parents seek more help
Thursday, September 30, 2021
NEGRIL, Westmoreland — If Bobby-Gayle Lefever, the 11-year-old bone cancer patient whose mother made a public appeal for assistance earlier this year, is to ever live a normal life, she will require the help of generous donors, as her family eyes treatment options overseas after...
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30% of deaths each year caused by heart disease
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
EACH year one in three local deaths are tied to cardiovascular or heart disease and, as the country acknowledges World Heart Day today, Jamaicans are being urged to not neglect their heart health.
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'Check your heart, be COVID smart'
Sunday, September 26, 2021
SEPTEMBER 29 is recognised globally as World Heart Day and this year The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) will be leading the charge locally with a public education campaign, under the theme 'Use heart to Connect'.
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Heart health stats every Jamaican should know
Sunday, September 26, 2021
HEART disease accounts for 30 per cent of yearly deaths in Jamaica and it is estimated that the situation will worsen if locals do not adopt a much healthier lifestyle.
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