Congratulations!
IT IS with great pleasure, that on behalf of the Pan American Health Organisation/ World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), I express my heartiest congratulations to The Gleaner on the 10th Anniversary of its health feature 'Profiles in Medicine'.

Keep the engine running
THE MAIN cry today from busy and active persons is 'too much stress'.

Thoughts affect how we feel
LAURA TOOK the letter to her boss to have him review it. He scowls at her. Laura burst out in tears. "I am a complete failure.

Aerobic vs Anaerobic
FROM THE beginning of time philosophers and health professionals have observed that regular physical activity is an essential part of a healthy life.

Who is a dermatologist?
IN THIS first article in the series we will introduce the dermatologist. A dermatologist is a doctor who specialises in the treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails.

Battling with bad breath
BAD BREATH (halitosis), one of our worst enemies, has several causes. The main cause is the retention of bacteria in the mouth.

Brand name vs generic drugs
THE DEBATE surrounding brand name and generic drugs is raging. People want to know if a generic drug, usually 30 per cent to 50 per cent less expensive than the brand, is as good and as safe.

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