BE WELL - Adult survivors of SEXUALABUSE
CHILDREN WHO were sexually abused grow into adults with deep emotional scars.Dr. Yvonnie Bailey-Davidson, psychiatrist, pointed to some common characteristics of adult survivors of sexual abuse. "Some of them are unassertive, timid and fearful, don't trust others...
Quench only your thirst - The danger of too much liquid!
The heat is on and with this intense heat comes the overwhelming desire to drink more liquid to quench one's thirst. Over the years, doctors have been recommending eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily, 64 ounces minimum to keep us properly hydrated. But is this recommendation scientific?...
PHARMACY TODAY - Watch out for summer dangers
It is summer time, our young people are not in school and so they have time on their hands. At this time of year, parents must be more vigilant and make sure that their children are fully occupied. As parents, you should know that young people are always trying...
High blood pressure in children
Believe it or not, hypertension (high blood pressure) does occur in children (from birth to 18 years). It is however, less common in children than in adults. The condition affects an estimated one to two per cent of children.
DIETITIAN'S DESK - Corn is high in carbs
Corn has been a part of Jamaica's cuisine for years and many of us have a love-hate relationship with corn. For those of us who grew up in the country or visited often, you will remember planting your own corn or going to the field with your parents...
Health trends - Cervical cancer prevention
Experts from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) briefed members of the U.S.Congress recently on a new method of cervical cancer prevention that has proven in studies to be simpler and more cost-effective than the traditional Pap smear in countries...
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