Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | November 25, 2009
The darker side of skin bleaching - Part 2 - The 'bleachers' speak
In part 1 (published November 11), we saw where people bleached the entire body, including the ears, breasts, genitals and anal areas. Read More...
Teach children to read food labels
'Parent the right way- Read with Your Child Every Day' is the theme chosen for Parent Month November 2009. The Minister of Education, Honourable Andrew Holness, reminded us in his Parent Month message, of the adage 'today a reader... Read More...
Let's go for a spin!
Spinning, studio cycling or indoor cycling is an exercise routine that has become quite popular recently. Spinning is performed on modified ergometers or stationary bicycles that are named spinner bikes. Spinner bikes are specially designed with modified handle bars. Read More...
Want more veggies? Try Indian cuisine
Eating more vegetables and fruits continues to be good advice. The problem is putting that into practice. If you're looking for some vegetarian recipes, Madhu Gadia, a registered dietitian, has a few to try, published recently in her new book, The Indian Vegan Kitchen... Read More...
Health trends
New guide for cervical cancer screening - New guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. Read More...
