Last week another violent insurrection occurred in Jamaica. It involved an assault on the state. There was an incursion by the security forces into the Tivoli Garden community and about 73 people were killed....
Dear Dr Rainford, I met a woman who I find very interesting. She revealed that she has had herpes since high school and she is now in her 30s. We've yet to become intimate. This is kind of putting a damper on going forward.
A new analysis of United States health data links children's attention-deficit disorder with exposure to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables.
Heart failure occurs when there is a breakdown in the heart's function to circulate blood in the body. It is a major cause of hospitalisation and death and although it affects men and women, tends to affect men earlier in life.
Is grilling a healthy way to cook? Yes and no.It doesn't add any additional cooking fat, and a fair amount of the fat from the meat melts and drips away, producing delicious smoky flavours.
Eating together as a family has been a Jamaican tradition for decades. Unfortunately, this healthy practice is dying as a result of changes in family life.
Hello doctor,About two weeks ago, I received the results of my blood test. I am in a relationship with a wonderful man for over a year. We always use a condom but on one occasion the condom burst...
Response to reader, Cycling to build thigh and calf muscles, Dear Dr Gardner, Can bicycle riding build thigh and calf muscles.I have access to a stationary bike with eight levels of resistance. Could you please suggest a routine to build these muscles? Thank you.
Dear Dr Gardner,Recently I gained 20 pounds. I am 34 years old, 5 ft 8 in. tall, no children and attending school. I think the weight gained has a lot to do with the hours I sometimes study and eat.
Men suffer from recurrent 'belly bottom' (pelvic pain) too. This pain in the lower abdomen is often associated with frequent urination and pain in the groin area and private parts. When investigated these men usually do not have infections...
Sandi Taylor is busy as a bee these days, stirring her 10-member committee into a frenzy as they prepare for the Jamaica Cancer Society's Relay for Life, a major fund-raising event....
I can still remember that day when my father's doctor called me.He read out the laboratory results. My worst fears had become real; my father was diagnosed with cancer...
We were never promised a fair life. I guess you could say that we all have our burdens to bear. However, there are some burdens that seem particularly unfair such as the fact that so many people...
Eating merely to full your belly these days just isn't in. What you eat actually determines your disease profile and the way you look, feel, and even behave. As can be seen from the ancient cultures...
The Heart Foundation of Jamaica this week observes 'Go Red for Women' with activities to increase women's awareness of heart disease and debunk the myth that it is a 'male disease'.'Go Red for Women' is a global campaign giving women a personal and...
