Do you experience pain in the feet with your first steps in the morning? Do you have difficulty walking after sitting for a long period of time due to foot pain? Do you feel numbness at the ball of your foot or sharp pain at the heel of the foot? This article will discuss common […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Director of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Delano Seiveright says emerging reforms in the United States and Europe relating to cannabis are exactly what Jamaica needs to benefit from the lucrative medical marijuana industry. Seiveright, who recently returned from Great Britain where he joined some 80 panelists from countries across the globe […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – As this year’s hurricane season gets underway, psychosocial support will be utilized to help Caribbean people when disaster hits. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have launched the “Stronger Together” campaign that draws attention to the information and tools available to assist communities in better coping with […]
The first set of licenses to begin producing medicinal cannabis in St. Vincent and the Grenadines were issued this week. The island’s Minister of Agriculture and Industry, Hon. Saboto Caesar, embraced the milestone noting “many challenges amidst immense opportunities.” “The journey over the past 20 months to put the legislative and administrative frameworks in place was certainly […]
Do you experience pain in the shoulders when reaching up high? Do you feel shoulder pain when pushing or pulling an object? Does your shoulder pain keep you from sleeping comfortably on your side? This article discusses some causes of shoulder pain. All you need to know about the shoulder joint: The shoulder joint is […]
The mango is a popular tropical fruit that is common in Jamaica and enjoyed by many. Indeed, Jamaicans go crazy over this fruit that comes in many shapes and sizes. Mango is low in calories but full of nutrients. One cup (165 grams) of sliced mango provides: Calories: 99, Protein: 1.4 grams; Carbs: 24.7 grams; Fat: […]
Do you experience knee pain when kneeling down, walking, or climbing stairs? Do your knees feel stiff and achy? Do your “crunching” and “grinding” noises in your knees? This article will discuss the important knee structures and some related injuries. Knee Anatomy: The femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap), tibia and fibula (lower leg bones) […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – One university of the West Indies (UWI) lecturer is calling on Caribbean governments to take a different approach to the issue of human trafficking. Senior lecturer in Sociology at the Cave Hill Campus, Dr Joan Phillips said while there was a lot of anecdotal information in the Caribbean when it comes this […]
Orally administered vaccine can protect millions from hepatitis B. Oral vaccines are both safer and less expensive than injections. Therefore, researchers are continuously pursuing ways to produce an oral vaccine that is sufficiently effective. Now, University of Copenhagen physicists have delivered virologists a “recipe” for improving vaccine drops using methods from the world of nanophysics. […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Sexuality continues to change and develop well into adulthood – study A new study has shown that traditional labels of ‘gay’, ‘bisexual’ and ‘straight’ do not capture the full range of human sexuality, and whether a person is attracted to the same, or opposite sex can change over time. The study, published […]
