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Published:Wednesday | December 15, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The holidays are here again. The carols are playing, the malls are teeming with activities and parties are being organised. Yes, Christmas is here again! The temptation is great; everything is designed to have us spend and eat too much, drink too much and shop excessively.

Published:Wednesday | December 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Henry Lowe's boyhood fascination with ball moss, a weed commonly seen in Jamaican gardens and on electric power lines, matured into a man's dream with the unveiling last week of the neutraceutical product, Alpha Prostate Formula. The product, expected to promote men's prostate health...

Published:Wednesday | December 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM

In late October, my medical doctor called to say that the 2010-2011 flu vaccine had arrived at her office. She invited me to come in and get my jab.

Published:Wednesday | December 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Do you or someone you know get depressed at this time of the year? Yes, many people get very depressed and down. That's the Christmas blues. Depression around the holiday season is more common than we think...

Published:Wednesday | December 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM

A massage can in some ways provide the same benefits of physical exercise. Benefits of a massage include: Increases the production of white blood cells and stimulate the flow of lymph, improving immune system function.

Published:Wednesday | December 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Can lack of sleep really lead to weight gain? Many, but not all, studies do show a link between lack of sleep and increased chances of being overweight among children and young or middle-aged adults.

Published:Wednesday | December 8, 2010 | 12:00 AM

NHF list extended - Patients enrolled with the National Health Fund (NHF) will now be able to obtain benefits for five new active pharmaceutical ingredients that treat eight of the 15 chronic illnesses on the individual benefits programme .

Published:Wednesday | December 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

It's December and Christmas is in the air! As a child, when I thought of Christmas, apart from the birth of Jesus, I thought of Santa Claus and presents. As a teenager and young adult, while it was nice to get presents, what really counted were the parties....

Published:Wednesday | December 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The man climbed to the top of the tall building and jumped. He survived but suffered severe injuries and was able to tell his story. He reported that he had been hearing voices. ...

Published:Wednesday | December 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The start of the festive season usually means a time to relax, slow down the pace and throw care to the winds.

Published:Wednesday | December 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

It's December 1 and I wonder where the year has gone! Always, as Christmas approaches, I start to feel a little anxious and overwhelmed. So many family expectations, work obligations, social events, school functions, late nights, heavy food, present shopping, crazy traffic...

Published:Wednesday | December 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Recession is still biting, but already, the feverish tempo of the holiday festivities is picking up. More eating, more parties, more drinking...

Published:Wednesday | December 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The month of festivities has started and it is important to focus on food-safety practice. Jamaica has been forced over recent months to refocus its attention on infectious diseases and their threats.

Published:Wednesday | November 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Many women complain about the side effects of contraceptive methods, especially the pill.Side effects such as nausea and breast tenderness are deterrents.

Published:Wednesday | November 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Many studies, in various age groups and ethnicities, have shown the positive effects of calcium on body fat reduction, but the overall relationship is still complex and inconsistent.A few studies have investigated the role of calcium in low-fat dairy...

Published:Wednesday | November 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Late-stage breast cancer treatment approved - The United States Food and Drug Administration recently approved Halaven (eribulin mesylate) to treat patients with metastatic breast cancer who have received at least two prior chemotherapy regimens for...

Published:Wednesday | November 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Can green tea really help people lose weight? Some studies suggest that two to four cups of green tea daily could provide some extra help when you cut calorie consumption and boost your activity to lose weight, but don't expect...

Published:Wednesday | November 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM

.The story is told of a man who fell in love with a young woman in a tenement yard. The woman rejected him and, shortly after, a bump appeared on her foot which matured into a sore. The man was blamed for casting a spell on her....

Published:Wednesday | November 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being in the presence of a great yoga master, Yogi Amrit Desai.Since then, his words of wisdom "being what we are doing" have not left my consciousness. Being what we are doing means being...

Published:Wednesday | November 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The penis consists of soft tissue which hangs between the legs.The average size in the relaxed state is eight centimetres in length and three centimetres in diameter. When erect, it is about 13 centimetres ...

Published:Wednesday | November 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM

What to do about these fibroids - Dear Dr Rainford,I am a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with fibroids.

Published:Wednesday | November 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Joint care for Christmas - With the countdown to Christmas fast approaching, many of us are already stepping up our health routines to make sure we look and feel great for the festivities.

Published:Wednesday | November 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM

As a child, I was introduced to sugar-cane juice, a light green beverage but I had no more than a sip.The juice of the cane was in no way comparable to the delicious juice when eating...

Published:Wednesday | November 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Ever get stuck doing something and just can't move forward? Having difficulty completing that project or that course you have been doing for the longest while? You delay, you procrastinate, you vacillate until you find yourself in a crisis.

Published:Wednesday | November 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM

November 14 is celebrated as World Diabetes Day. Diabetes affects more than 220 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation, and this figure is likely to double by 2030 without intervention...

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