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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | August 15, 2007

The psychology of POLITICS POWER & POLLS
We are less than two weeks away from general elections and we are all consumed by politics, power, politicians and polls. I thought I would explore the psychology behind all of this. Why are we so consumed? Elections are an important process in our lives.

HER HEALTH - Dealing with fibroids part II

Dear Dr. Rainford, My questions are, 'Are there bleeding fibroids?' and 'Can they be flushed out with medication?' I did a pelvic ultrasound two weeks ago and was told that I have some very, very tiny fibroids. I am spotting and was given medication. I did a Pap smear....

HIS HEALTH - Diet and prostate cancer

One's diet is believed to play an important role in the causation of prostate cancer. Epidemiological studies, looking at different populations where the incidence of prostate cancer varies widely, suggest that differences in diet may partly account for these variations...

DIETITIAN'S DESK - Be good company - deal with your flatulence

Flatus or passing gas is a normal function of the body. There are so many tabooed names for this function in Jamaica and we can all relate many stories, from childhood to adulthood, of hilarious or embarrassing situations caused by flatus.

FITNESS CLUB - Exercising for health and fitness

Regular exercise helps our body to function better and last longer. Our muscles are the engines of our body. Strong muscles enable us to function like a well-tuned sports car. Everyone, regardless of age, can increase their overall muscle strength by more than 50 per cent...





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