Dear Dr McDaniel,In your article 'Why so long to fill a prescription' you noted that one of the reasons long waits at the pharmacy was - "the unseen customers".
If your blood pressure is fine, should you still be concerned about salt? Experts say "yes", because diets high in sodium (a component of salt) have been linked to an increased risk of hypertension, which can lead to heart...
Jamaica's visiting nurses still active - The Hyacinth Lightbourne Visiting Nursing Service (HLVNS), the only one of its kind in Jamaica, is the bridge between critically ill persons and recovery .
Endometriosis is not a life-threatening disease but it can be devastating nonetheless. It is the kind of disease that can lead a young fertile woman to beg for the removal of her reproductive organs. It is also the kind...
In case you have not noticed, summer has officially begun. It's super hot and now is the time to eat cooler, less-heavy foods and lighten up your diet. Not only will you lose a few vanity pounds....
Recently, my friend and colleague, Dr Maynard McIntosh, celebrated his 50th birthday.At 50 he is the original Adonis - trim, well toned and in excellent shape, so I asked him to share his approach to health with you.
Risk factors for prostate cancer include ageing, ethnicity and family history. A large modifiable risk seems to be environmental. Diet also plays an important role in this respect...
Let's face it, climate change is a hard sell. It just can't compete with sexy news stories such as the Dudus-Mannatt inquiry or the one about a high-profile churchman walking free of sex crimes, with DNA evidence in tow ... to boot (don't get me started on that one)....
Risperdal (risperidone) and Risperidone: RecallOrtho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals notified health-care professionals and the public of a recall of specific lots of Risperdal (risperidone) 3mg tablets and risperidone 2mg tablets.
Emergency contraception (EC) is any method used to prevent pregnancy after sex.It is known as the morning-after pill, giving the impression it is taken the morning after unprotected sex, but EC should be taken as soon as possible after sex, up to three days.
Like it or not, we are what our mothers ate and fed us.While it hasn't been as well documented as mom's influence on our personality, character and psychosocial attributes, researchers are now looking...
Here are some ways that fathers can take care of themselves:1.Check your waist measurement.Although guts are necessary for survival in a tough environment, a waist 40 inches or more indicates risk for many chronic non-communicable diseases such...
Several incidents of students attacking teachers have been reported in the media.Let's share some strategies to deal with difficult students. Teachers and parents will find this article useful.
Dear Dr Gardner: I read your article on 'Build core strength' and it prompted me to write to you about my problem. I used to be in the gym regularly. In 2008, I had surgery on my spine. I went back to the gym. I again had surgery in 2010....
Caution on breast cancer imaging - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying women who participate in breast-cancer screening and health-care professionals...
Meditation was never easy for me. In fact, I would find every excuse not to do it - run a marathon, climb a mountain, swim across an ocean - anything but sit still....
Bryan (not his real name) was diagnosed with diabetes at age 31. Here is his story:
I was a regular guy. I worked as a warehouse supervisor and I have a son...
Public awareness of the sickle cell disease (SCD), as well as knowledge of individual carrier status, is poor. Also, persons and their families living with SCD are often disadvantaged due...
It is an annoyance, discomfort and sometimes embarrassment to women. Some women are even afraid to discuss the problem with their doctors. It is vaginal discharge. Some amount of vaginal discharge is normal for women and the quantity....
Last week's article on the good ol' coconut oil received quite a lot of reader comments.One reader bragged that he only uses olive oil, turning up his nose at coconut oil, but most readers wanted to hear more about its health benefits.
THE Emergency contraception (EC), or morning-after pill,.is a contraceptive pill, taken as soon as possible after sex, preferably within three days. In 2003, EC was legally shifted from prescription-only to pharmacist....
One of the main areas of focus in fitness today is core strength.Weak core muscles can lead to increased waist measurements and abdominal obesity, increasing the risk of numerous health problems including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Irrational fears are a major problem for many people. These fears often are related to common objects, animals and even social situations. Phobias for animals are very common. for example, the phobia for lizards...
