Health

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown appointed WHO ambassador 5:50 pm

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the appointment of Gordon Brown, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, as WHO ambassador for global health financing.

Wide awake at 3:00 am? 9:00 pm
INSOMNIA is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard for you to fall and/or stay asleep. It can also cause you to wake up earlier than you wish and not be able to get back to sleep.

Dealing with Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease 7:10 pm
TUESDAY, September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day and will be celebrated under the theme 'Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's', as part of an international campaign led by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness about dementia and challenge...

How to protect your children from the delta variant

Sunday, September 19, 2021

With the COVID-19 virus continuing to surge across communities worldwide, it has unfortunately got the opportunity to mutate into different variants with different risks. Among these variants, the Delta variant has proven to be one of the most dangerous, being twice as...

3 risk factors for prostate cancer

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Prostate cancer is the commonest cause of cancer in Jamaica and the commonest cause of cancer-related deaths.

Are black people suspicious of taking the COVID-19 vaccine?

Sunday, September 19, 2021

�There is a low vaccination rate among black people.

Dreaded rectal examination not as critical in checking for prostate problems

Monday, September 13, 2021

THE dreaded rectal exam which has scared off many men over the years is no longer as critical in the test for prostate problems, if orthopaedic surgeon and general practitioner, Dr Paul Wright is to be believed.

From discovery to recovery: John Allen's prostate cancer journey

Sunday, September 12, 2021

JOHN Allen is one of those men who always stayed on top of his annual medical appointment, but with COVID-19 having a negative impact on many lives, he decided to go earlier — a visit that marked his brush with prostate cancer.

Can COVID-19 vaccines impact periods?

Sunday, September 12, 2021

SCIENTIFIC research supporting claims that COVID-19 vaccines affect a woman's menstrual cycle is yet to be released, but several Jamaican women are citing changes in their periods since being inoculated against COVID-19.

Help the men you love keep their prostate healthy

Sunday, September 12, 2021

MENTION of the word prostate can evoke fear as people either think cancer or the often feared cancer screening test, however, the lime-sized gland present in males plays an important role in body function and should be cared for.

Impacted wisdom tooth

Sunday, September 5, 2021

A wisdom tooth is known as the third molar tooth that is located to the back of the other molars. So, in other words, they're two wisdom teeth at the top and two wisdom teeth at the bottom, making it one on each side.

How to keep your brain fit

Sunday, September 5, 2021

NEUROLOGIST and author of The Better Brain Book , Dr David Pelmutter says that by age 40, about two-thirds of people experience some mental decline.

Should I get a COVID antibody test?

Sunday, September 5, 2021

I remember a telephone call from a doctor who had recently had a COVID antibody test that was negative, despite having had confirmed COVID-19 and having been vaccinated sometime after. Her expectation, naturally, was that she would have had antibodies. She was, understandably, concerned...

5 tips to protect your mental health during lockdown

Sunday, August 29, 2021

AS Jamaica continues to go through a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, the Government has implemented stricter protocols to keep our population safe. Though many of us may not agree with the measures, we are all meant to adhere to the existing lockdown or “no-movement” days...

Pregnant or worried about infertility?

Sunday, August 29, 2021

GEORGIA, United States (The Conversation) — As the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 surges across the US, almost one in five Americans continue to resist getting shots that are widely available, safe and effective — particularly for preventing the most severe outcomes of the...

Hotel managers keeping mind and body healthy through exercise

Sunday, August 29, 2021

THERE is no doubt that the novel coronavirus pandemic has been a challenge for many, but managers at Sandals Montego Bay are ensuring they are fit to take on this challenge — literally.

Individual dietary choices can add — or take away — minutes, hours & years of life

Sunday, August 22, 2021

MICHIGAN, United States (THE CONVERSATION) — Vegetarian and vegan options have become standard fare in the American diet, from upscale restaurants to fast food chains. And many people know that the food choices they make affect their own health as well as that of the planet.

For your children's mental health

Sunday, August 22, 2021

AS the new school term approaches and hopeful parents wait to see if students will, in fact, return to face-to-face classes, psychiatrist Dr Maureen Irons-Morgan is reminding them to safeguard their children's mental health.