NORMAL HEALTHY skin is the body's first line of defence. It is a seamless physical barrier to micro-organisms - bacteria, viruses and fungi, and it prevents the entry of harmful substances into the body.
IT'S SUMMER time. Many young Jamaicans are going to the pool for fun and relaxation. Swimming is excellent exercise. However, at this time of year, pharmacists note increased complaints about earaches that may be related to this sport.
ONE OF the most prolific products at pharmacies is nutritional supplements. Some are single nutrient supplements and others are multi-nutrient supplements, all promoted as being just right for you.
A DISTRAUGHT FATHER cries in anguish as he pulls the body of his lifeless little girl from the crashed vehicle. A few weeks later he has difficulty sleeping and experiences bad dreams.
For those of us who are determined to achieve that summer body even during the extreme summer heat, there are a few important precautions to follow. UNDER RESTING conditions, the body's core temperature is about 37 degrees Celsius.
PERIODONTAL DISEASE is inflammation of the soft and hard tissues surrounding the teeth, the soft tissue - the gums and the hard tissue under the gums- the bone form that support the teeth.
