Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine

Published: Monday Wednesday | June 24, 2009

Help needed now - for children with behavioural problems
For the past year or so, I have been working with a programme for children who display behavioural problems. I now share with you some insights gained from this programme. Who are these children?... Read More...

Keeping H1N1 at bay
'Swine flu' is not new. It was first identified early in the last century. It refers to a type of virus that pigs get, but periodically, the infection surfaces in the human population... Read More...

Pick-me-up foods for you
Many women can relate to feeling 'out of sorts' sometimes and having to drag themselves out of bed to face the day. Often, the reason is simply exhaustion, but sometimes we cannot put our finger on a reason for feeling lacklustre... Read More...

Tallying height, frame, weight
Many people are very concerned about their weight. Some of these concerns are quite prudent; others are really not necessary. Some people are overweight; others are really at their ideal weight but unaware of this... Read More...

Health trends
Spain helps in cervical cancer fight - As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues to battle lifestyle-related diseases, Jamaica is the first member state to benefit from colposcopes donated by the government of Spain to boost the country's capacity to... Read More...