Back to school issues Patches of ringworm
WHEN THE children are back in the classrooms after the long summer holidays, teachers and parents should be on the alert for signs of the skin fungus, ringworm.
The scoop on 'wash out'
ONE OF the back-to-school rituals, deeply rooted in Jamaican folk culture, is the dreaded "wash out".
Oral signs of eating disorders
THERE IS a relatively new wave of health disorders affecting mainly young women.
Pump it up! women and weight training
MANY WOMEN believe that lifting weights will make them "bulk up" and look more masculine.
Dealing with our feelings
IN THIS article, I will share a few tips to improve our communication style and to resolve conflicts. Practise these ideas and you will find that your relationships with children, relatives, spouse and friends will improve.
Take these freckles away!
READERS' FEEDBACK Anita from Kingston writes: compliments of the season to you. I have read your article on the bleaching syndrom in The Gleaner, I find it very interesting.
Conch - a novel seafood
READERS' FEEDBACK Rhoda writes: "I would be grateful if you could supply me with the nutrition facts of conch and in particular the fat and cholesterol content.
The versatile lime
LIME, BECAUSE of its unique flavour, is ideal for flavouring fish and meats, for adding zest to cold drinks and for making limeade.
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