KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) on Monday ruled that Roselle Scott-Heron was unjustifiably dismissed as human resources manager at Petrojam in December 2016 and awarded her 12 months' salary as compensation.
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You knew how important it was to lose the extra weight, you started a programme, did the work, perhaps even exercised regularly and took the weight off. Now slowly but surely the weight has come or is coming back on. Even when you believe you are doing your best, the weight just keeps... Read More
New ways of curbing mosquito population
Insect-borne illnesses are increasing across the globe, and the insects that carry them are also spreading and getting harder to kill. As a result, scientists have been looking for new, high-tech ways to prevent these insects from spreading those diseases. New technologies are needed...... Read More
New pill can deliver insulin through the stomach
A n MIT-led research team has developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing the injections that people with t ype 2 diabetes have to give themselves every...... Read More
Oestrogen and controlling Type 2 diabetes
The results of a recent Texas A&M University-led study provide insights into the mechanism by which oestrogen can decrease insulin resistance and the production of glucose, reducing incidence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.... Read More
Do you love your teeth? We mean, really love them. Do you appreciate all that they do for you? Are you really grateful that you have them, no matter how much trouble they may be giving you now? Read More
According to a large-scale study of American high school students, legalising medicinal marijuana has actually led to a drop in cannabis use among teenagers. Read More
Seeking abortion medications online can be a response to clinic access barriers in states with and without restrictive abortion laws and can occur when self-managed abortion is preferred over clinical care, according to new research from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University... Read More
Today, February 4, is World Cancer Day, and below we share the story of one woman's fight with the illness. Read More
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease that affects people of all ages all over the world. It is characterised by recurrent episodes that can last between a few seconds to a few minutes. Its causes are multiple. In some cases there is a genetic bias, but other... Read More
The benefits of vitamin D in promoting bone health are already well known. Read More
BY FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY Does a low calorie diet actually do what it is touted to do or is it a bad health trend that simply slows your metabolism? Read More
When you think about oral hygiene the first thing that comes to mind is probably caring for your teeth. But oral hygiene is more than just brushing twice a day; it is the culmination of the overall health of your mouth. Read More
Obesity is a condition associated with having an excess amount of body fat. The condition may be due to genetic, hormonal, behavioural, and environmental factors that are difficult to control when attempting to lose weight. It is one of the most pervasive chronic... Read More
In a new study, researchers from the Danish iPSYCH project demonstrate that people with the highest genetic propensity are over two and a half times as likely to be treated in a psychiatric hospital for depression compared to people with the lowest propensity. This knowledge could be... Read More
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