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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | November 9, 2005

Cheers to 'YOUR HEALTH' ...again!
JOURNALISTS FROM the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname last Friday dusted off the family jewellery and donned their finest garbs for the glitzy and glamourous calendar event in media; the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Caribbean Media...

Managing osteoporosis with exercise
THE AGE-RELATED changes that occur in our musculoskeletal system are causes for concern. The loss of bone and muscle strength often leads to serious life-threatening injuries.


Sexual wellness downside up
THE ASSUMPTION that eating slimy foods or drinking various roots and concoctions can enhance sexual health is an important part of popular culture, especially among men in Jamaica and the other Caribbean territories.


10 'I musts' for a HEALTHY and SUCCESSFUL life
1. I must accept myself: Many persons have great difficulty accepting themselves. We must all strive to accept ourselves, accept our weaknesses and our strengths. In identifying our weaknesses, we should strive towards improving ourselves...


Lethal lead
MUCH OF Jamaica's lead poisoning has been blamed on discarded batteries and backyard repair shops. However, other sources of lead include dust from old paint, water from old sinks or pipes, leaded gasolene and electronic waste (e-waste).








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