Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | May 13, 2009
After knee surgery ...how muchwalking is enough?
Dear Dr Gardner, I have had two knee-replacement operations and my doctor suggests that I walk 45 minutes per day. Is that enough exercise for my heart? -Kathleen Read More...
When nuts make you sick
More people have been adding a variety of nuts to their diets in an effort to eat healthier foods. was probably surprising to learn late last year that tainted nut products were recalled by the US Food and Drug Administration .... Read More...
Painful, bleeding piles
Based on the steady number of prescriptions that I receive for treatment of haemorrhoids, and the number of enquiries from clients for recommendations for haemorrhoid relief, I believe that haemorrhoids are fairly common among our people... Read More...
Letters - Lose the weight and keep it off!
Dear Ms Thompson, I am very interested your weight-loss programme. Can you send further information on it. I would be very grateful. Thank you. - Maverine.... Read More...
