Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | February 25, 2009
Bad times don't last forever
Companies are in trouble. Jobs are being made redundant. The dollar is sliding. Enough of all of this bad news. Hard times are upon us; we are in this together so let us work towards finding solutions. Bad times don't last forever. Read More...
DESK Fish anyone?
Jamaicans generally enjoy fish all year round, but usually eat more of it during the period of Lent.Benefits to consuming fish: It is lower in saturated fats (bad fats) than meat and therefore more heart-friendly. Read More...
Treating pain with acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine involves the practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Acupuncture works along pathways/meridians in the body which are often related to a specific organ. It is used to manipulate these meridians and their corresponding organ systems... Read More...
Response to readers - Chlamydia could make you infertile
Dear Dr Rainford,If I had chlamydia for more than six months, is there a chance that I could be infertile? If that's possible, where must I go to check if I can get pregnant.Dear Reader,Chlamydia is a bacteria and it is... Read More...
When men are unemployed
How has the series of redundancies and job loss affected your health? Even if your job seems secure, how has the nation's financial turmoil affected your emotional stability? Any upsurge in unemployment, with or without redundancy, will cause changes... Read More...
Exercises for low-back pain
Back pain continues to be one of the most common causes of occupational and domestic disability. Unfortunately, no one is immune to back pain. In most cases, pain in the back is caused by a strained or torn muscle due ... Read More...
