Health

Why children need their own clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine

THE CONVERSATION) — Now that two-thirds of all adults in the United States have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-July 2021, life seems to be returning to some semblance of pre-pandemic times. People are again travelling, eating in restaurants with friends,...

HIV infection increases risk of severe, critical COVID-19, WHO warns

A new World Health Organization (WHO) report confirms that HIV infection is a significant independent risk factor for both severe/critical COVID-19 presentation at hospital admission and in-hospital mortality.

Long-haul COVID

SINCE the novel coronavirus pandemic began, researchers, scientists, doctors, and the general population have all sought to figure out this unexpected and unpredictable virus.

Do I need a COVID-19 booster shot?

THE increasing prevalence of new coronavirus variants is raising questions about how well protected those who've already had their COVID-19 shots are against evolving forms of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Foundations' shared dream for NICU

WITH a shared dream of equipping the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies and empowering its staff, the Caring for Miracles Foundation and the Malia Brown Foundation have joined forces to support the work of the unit.

Reducing your hypertension risk

HYPERTENSION, which is the medical term for high blood pressure, is often referred to as the silent killer.This is because one might not necessarily know their blood pressure is high since most people have no signs or symptoms.

Hypertension: Jamaica's 'big' problem

THOUGH it is widely held that hypertension is more common in men than women, the reality is very different in Jamaica.

A few gems from a story-telling doctor

AS a doctor and lecturer I wear many hats — that of healer, teacher, confidante, mentor, friend, and cheerleader.

Why some antibiotics & dairy don't mix

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.

Health tips for hurricane prep

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday issues a health advisory for hurricane preparation as the island braced for inclement weather associated with Category 1 system Hurricane Elsa, which was forecast to start impacting the island between Saturday night and...

My child has a space on his upper lip!

CLEFT lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate), or both.Cleft lip and cleft palate result when facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby don't close completely.

Proper oral hygiene can help men stay healthy

SINCE June is Men's Health Month, what better time to help the men we know and love remember to take a little time to care for themselves, too?

Supporting mental wellness

PRIOR to the novel coronavirus pandemic, it was accepted that our pool of mental health resources was, at best, inadequate. However, the anxiety and stress that accompanied the infectious disease will now require the implementation of innovative strategies in order for resources to catch...