Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | November 11, 2009
Tooth fillings Send off mercury vapours - But still safe for use
Amalgam filling (the dark-coloured mercury tooth filling) is hardly being used these days by dentists in Jamaica. But, Dr Tanya Perry, president of the Jamaica Dental Association, said that the decline in use of the controversial mercury filling... Read More...
The darker side of skin-bleaching
I recently met with my dermatologist friend Dr Richard Desnoes and we expressed concern about skin-bleaching in Jamaica. As a pharmacist, I thought I knew almost everything about skin-bleaching but the experiences and expertise which Dr Desnoes shared were a true... Read More...
Letters - Do something about crime and violence
Dear Dr Abel, Thank you for voicing the cry of so many of us Jamaicans. I have circulated your piece from the Health section of the November 4 edition of The Gleaner and I am ready for the next step. Thank you and many blessings! Read More...
Meal-replacement shakes
Some people don't eat breakfast most mornings; others even miss lunch and make up for the skipped meals with a substantial dinner. Some people have meals at the designated time but may be consuming inadequate nutrients. Meal-replacement shakes could be the substitute... Read More...
Obesity causes 10,000 cancers yearly
Obesity causes more than 100,000 incidents of cancer in the United States every year, the American Institute for Cancer Research said in estimates published Friday. The group, which funds research on the link between diet and the disease... Read More...
Regular exercise has its pay-off
Many of us are overwhelmed by daily challenges and find it difficult to put exercising on our schedule. However, exercising and physical activity improves the quality of our lives. An active lifestyle not only prevents the onset of poor health and the associated discomforts... Read More...
