KINGSTON, Jamaica — A state of public emergency (SOE) has been declared within specified boundaries encompassing parts of the Kingston Central, Kingston Western and St Andrew South Police Divisions.
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This is the second in a four-part series that will look at the use of Pilates for alignment of the body. Read More
Not all carbs are created equal
ATHLETES, endurance athletes and active individuals require more protein and carbohydrates, but there is always a debate about how many carbohydrates are needed.... Read More
Tooth development
BY the third week after conception, the primitive mouth has formed.... Read More
Most nations to miss UN target on chronic diseases — study
PARIS, France (AFP) — More than half of all countries will likely fail to hit the UN target of reducing premature deaths from a quartet of chronic diseases by a third before 2030, researchers said last Friday.... Read More
JOINING the fight against breast cancer two years ago was a no-brainer for Black Ink Marketing & Event Solutions Ltd Chief Executive Officer Maxine Miller-Burkett, after the spouse of one of her employees was diagnosed with the condition at age 32. Read More
GOUT is a common, intensely painful type of arthritis. It typically manifests as a sudden, severe pain that will cause the patient to wake in the middle of the night. Read More
PARIS, France (AFP) — It's a devastating disease driving a dementia epidemic ruining tens of millions of lives, but with no new medical treatment since the turn of the century the fight against Alzheimer's is foundering. Read More
For the month of September, Your Health Your Wealth, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, will be discussing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cancers, including cervical cancer. Read More
I recently wrote an article on the relationship between stress and weight gain. The response was significant. Although this conversation has been ongoing for decades, it is increasingly clear that more people are beginning to recognise the impact of their mental state and physical... Read More
THE new craze in the quest for beautiful skin has beauty enthusiasts like myself obsessed with the Korean's skincare routine. Read More
This is the first in a four-part series that will look at the us e of Pilates for alignment of the body. Read More
THE Association of Consultant Physicians of Jamaica (ACPJ) honoured consultant physicians doctor Althea Aquart-Stewart, consultant internist/pulmonologist; and Dr Michael Fitz-Henley, consultant dermatologist two Saturdays ago at a banquet at Jamaica Pegasus. Read More
TO properly discuss the issue with tooth sensitivity and tooth roots, it's important to go over the basic anatomy of your smile. Read More
PARIS, France (AFP) — Cancer will kill nearly 10 million people this year experts said last Wednesday, warning the disease's global burden continues to rise in spite of better prevention and earlier diagnosis. Read More
JAMAICANS are known to consume a lot of salt.In fact, the more salty the food, the more we enjoy it. The converse is also true; if there is no salt we perceive our foods to be too bland and feel compelled to add salt to it. Read More
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