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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | February 27, 2008

Abortion vs unwanted pregnancy - Anger and guilt
Anger and guilt - All these women have one thing in common; they were in agony. They were overcome by feelings of guilt and, in some instances, women experience feelings of anger and resentment. In most instances, they did not feel supported and understood....

It could be PMS

I hear much more often about premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in everyday conversation, in movies and on television than I actually see in clinical practice. Perhaps some women who experience this condition suffer in silence since they believe that their condition is 'normal'.

Sexually transmitted infections in men

STIs are a major health problem - Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are frequent complaints presented by men attending health care facilities.In the lifestyle survey (2000), one in three Jamaican men, aged 15 to 45 years, had a previous history of an STI...

Lowering your blood pressure with food

High blood pressure is a major chronic disease that affects many adults and, unfortunately, is increasingly seen in adolescents. This condition can lead to organ damage which can result in outcomes such as cardiovascular diseases, renal failure and stroke.

Be safe during weight training sessions

Injuries do happen during weight training. Put together exerting maximum physical effort, rapid exercise movements, elaborate machinery and you have a dangerous weight training room, if adequate precautions are not taken. To ensure that your workout sessions are safe and productive...

Dealing with bad breath

Bad breath is caused by odour-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. When you don't brush and floss regularly, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food left in your mouth and between your teeth. It is the sulphur compound released by these bacteria ...

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Long and lasting love - Dear Ms Thompson,I found your article to be very interesting and I learned a lot from it. Also, I have read a lot of articles on the subject of love but I have never read one as detailed as yours.





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