Jamaica’s Chikungunya Epidemic
After months of denial of the scope of a chikungunya outbreak in Jamaica, and with several deaths related to the virulent illness, the government has Continue...
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Swine Flu Now Near Pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has upgraded the swine influenza outbreak to near pandemic status. “Based on assessment of all available information, and following several Continue...
Read MoreCondoms and Hair Conditioner – Beauty and Barber Shops for Safe Sex
You may have seen the movie The Barber Shop, or, maybe you haven’t! But there are very few Caribbean nationals who, upon hearing the words Continue...
Read MoreCaribbean Gov’ts Urged to Fund AIDS Fight
Caribbean governments have been urged to provide financial support for the Regional Coordinating Mechanism of the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), at Continue...
Read MoreCaribbean Unprepared for Avian Flu
The Caribbean is not fully prepared if the deadly influenza virus breaks out in the region – an occurrence that heath officials say could happen Continue...
Read MoreAbout Avian Influenza Viruses
Avian (bird) flu is caused by influenza, a virus that occurs naturally among birds. There are different subtypes of these viruses because of changes in Continue...
Read MoreGarlic – Here’s to Your Health!
How do you fight hypertension, ward of a hex and flavour food all in one breath? “Bam! gawlic,” Emeril Lagasse, the American celebrity chef would Continue...
Read MoreFive Year HIV/AIDS Response Plan for the Caribbean
The The Pan-Caribbean Regional Partnership on HIV/AIDS, PANCAP, recently unveiled its five-year work programme with six priority areas that will define its approach to tackling Continue...
Read MoreHaitian AIDS experts help Vancouver tackle AIDS
In a provocative challenge to traditional assumptions, a high-powered team from the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince will arrive in Canada next week. They will have detailed discussion Continue...
Read MoreA Case for Scientific Research Into the Nature of Mangoes
Mangoes in various shapes and sizes from Mexico and Costa Rica on the Canadian market. (Matt Lee photo) Recently, a man gave orders to cut Continue...
Read MoreTurmeric Shows Promise in Combating Diabetes and Obesity
Turmeric, of the ginger family, is grown in many parts of the Caribbean. Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history Continue...
Read MoreSurvey Reveals Women with Post-menopausal Osteoporosis Fear Stoop and Shrinking in Height
Women with postmenopausal osteoporosis are concerned about developing a stoop (commonly known as curvature of the spine or hyperkyphosis) and shrinking in height but accept Continue...
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