Trauma has a face
Trauma has a face. It is the face of that 14-year-old girl, gang-raped and then video-recorded for public scrutiny. Trauma has eyes. It is most people who viewed the abuse and violation, including journalists and interns...
Cervical cancer, genital warts and HPV
THE COMMON culprit in cases of genital warts and abnormal Pap smears is the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is the most common sexually-transmitted infection in the United States with an estimated 75 per cent of the population being affected.
A man's path to health and wellness
HEALTH IS not merely the absence of disease but complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Health does not occur by chance but mostly as a result of a series of deliberate choices. If conscious effort is not made to maintain health....
The toxic triad ... our painful childhood
YEARS OF clinical experience have forced me to grapple with some of the realities of child-rearing in Jamaica and their impact on personality development. Although 60 per cent of our households are headed by a single female...
My head HURTS! Headache-provoking drugs
ALMOST EVERYONE has had a headache at some time in his or her life. Substances contained in the diet and medication are among the most-frequently cited triggers of a headache. Other factors include anxiety, glare, noise, and anger, emotions, eating...
Are you ready for change?
IT'S A little past mid-year and, if you have not already done so, it's time to take serious stock of your progress concerning your lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, some people have beautifully written plans but they have not been given life.
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