Health

'A miracle'

FROM praying for death to come five years ago to now trying to raise awareness about prostate cancer, 59-year-old Alfred Samuels says he has been given a new lease on life. Read More

Doctors and the Hippocratic Oath
Historically, medical doctors have been expected to practise medicine in keeping with the ethical dictates of the Hippocratic Oath.... Read More

Poland approves restrictions on morning-after pill
VARSOVIE, Poland (AFP) — Poland's President Andrzej Duda approved on Friday a new law limiting access to the morning-after pill, in the devoutly Catholic country which already has one of the EU's most restrictive abortion rules. ... Read More

Regular sex could help ageing minds, study suggests
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The benefits of doing crossword puzzles or learning languages have long been touted to stave off mental decline. Now a new study says regular sex for over-50s should help too.... Read More

Heart Institute CEO receives int'l service award from American College of Cardiology

Sunday, June, 25 2017

Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) CEO Professor Ernest Madu recently accepted the American College of Cardiology (ACC) International Service Award for 2017 at the convocation of the college's 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, DC, reportedly becoming the... Read More

Paradox of pills: Tablet 'overload' may be putting lives at risk

Sunday, June, 25 2017

UNCERTAINTY and confusion over medicine use is affecting thousands of patients and their carers and, potentially, putting lives at risk, warn researchers. Research suggests that about 5,700 people die every year in the United Kingdom because of medication-related adverse events, which... Read More

Am I salivating too much?

by Dr Sharon Robinson | Sunday, June, 25 2017

WHEN someone says something is “mouth-watering”, it's usually meant as a compliment to great taste. But when you suffer with excessive saliva, the idea of something being mouth-watering could leave you feeling embarrassed about your condition. Read More

Study: The mere presence of your smartphone reduces brain power

Sunday, June, 25 2017

YOUR cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach — even if it's off. That's the takeaway finding from a new study from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Read More

Lifeline

BY ANIKA RICHARDS Associate editor — news richardsai@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, June, 18 2017

FROM being unable to provide medical care to vulnerable babies because it lacked resources to now helping patients from other hospitals, the capacity of the Paediatric Ward at the St Ann's Bay Regional Hospital has improved over the last five years. Read More

Running injuries

Angela Davis | Sunday, June, 18 2017

It was bittersweet watching Usain Bolt at the National Stadium two Saturdays ago. Sweet to see him in all his glory win again and make us proud as a nation, but bitter because it would be the last time we would see him run on home ground. Read More

Sandals managers 'Get Up and Move'

Sunday, June, 18 2017

Managers and team leaders from Sandals Royal Caribbean, Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Inn recently traded in their high heels and bow ties for sweat pants and sneakers as they stepped away from their desks and got active at the 'Get Up and Move Jam Session' held at Sandals Royal... Read More

Wellness, healthy lifestyle focus of Kingston Yoga Fest

Sunday, June, 18 2017

Wellness and healthy lifestyle among Jamaicans will take centre stage at Kingston Yoga Fest, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, at the Spanish Court Hotel, the Worthington. Read More

Zika, H1N1 viruses placed strain on blood collection

Sunday, June, 18 2017

Acting director of health promotion and protection in the Ministry of Health, Dr Beverley Wright, says 28,271 units of blood were collected by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in 2016, some 6,229 units short of the target of 35,000. Read More

Skincare treatments for dad

With Michelle Vernon | Sunday, June, 18 2017

Father's Day is all for men and the excellent jobs they have done being good dads to their child or children. We know the effort it takes to make sure everything is in order and the sacrifices made to ensure a comfortable home for your family, so today, this article... Read More

IV Lounge launches in Jamaica

Sunday, June, 18 2017

Celebrities such as Rhianna, Simon Cowell and Kate Moss have all been spotted undergoing IV therapies which is said to provide many health benefits, such as increased energy, optimised immunity, weight loss and improved skin. Read More