PUBLIC enemy #1 - The female Anopheles mosquito
About now, the infected female mosquito of the species, Anopheles, is public enemy number one. She could be carrying dangerous strains of the Plasmodium - a parasitic, single-cell organism - linked to the parasitic, protozoan infection known as malaria.
Feverish search on for vaccine by 2025
A report by the world's leading international health organisations on Monday called for joint action to accelerate the development and licensing of a highly-effective malaria vaccine.
HIS HEALTH: More on athletic prowess and prostate cancer
There is something very special about the people of the Caribbean. Of the 35 or so men in the world who belong to the elite club of having run the men's 100 metres sprint in under 10 seconds...
HER HEALTH: The other side of sex
Sexual intercourse can be one of the most pleasurable human activities and one of the most dangerous. Intercourse can result in the transmission of many infections, the most serious being HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)....
DIETITIAN'S DESK: Cooking safe and healthy with oils
Many people like fried foods and most foods with fats. However, one gram of fat yields nine calories, compared to the same amount of protein or carbohydrate, each yielding four calories. One of the most popular uses of oils in food preparation....
PHARMACY TODAY: Watch out for red flags
All patients have a right to expect that the correct medicine will be prescribed and dispensed for them. Jamaican pharmacists have a good record in protecting patients against prescribing and dispensing errors.
I AM WHAT I THINK: Unhappy, Trapped, Confused - Do these words describe how you are feeling about your marriage or relationship?
Why are you trapped? Many people, right now, find themselves trapped in a relationship. You are trapped because you are not happy and find it difficult to leave. People stay in unhappy or unfulfilling relationships for many reasons...
My sweating is embarrassing
Dear Mr. Gardner, I have a concern and I hope you can give me some advice. I work out three times a week and I sweat profusely. When this happens I have a really bad body odour. This is really embarrassing and I feel very uncomfortable...
Cardiac investigations in Jamaica (Part 4)
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNING - Recent advances in computerised tomography whereby slices of the body are reproduced in image form has revolutionised the diagnosis of coronary artery disease with the aid of multidetector scanners (MDCT).
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