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Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Overweight is defined as a weight that is greater than that which is considered to be normal.

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Employees at telecoms company, LIME, are being challenged to slim down for a chance to win big in the company's 'Biggest Winner' colleague weight-loss programme that was launched last week.

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in the United States, there is a link between smoking and decreased sex drives.

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

This herb is used to treat a number of ailments and is best known for its use in treating enlarged prostate, certain types of prostate infections, and prostate cancer.

Published:Wednesday | May 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Tired of your spouse angrily shaking you out of deep slumber to tell you to stop snoring? Or maybe you are the one with the pillow over your head at nights....

Published:Wednesday | May 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Viagra now available online - Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill.

Published:Wednesday | May 15, 2013 | 12:00 AM

According to sex and health experts, it is quite beneficial to both a man and woman's overall health if they have an orgasm three to five times per week - be it through sexual intercourse or masturbation...

Published:Monday | May 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

First and foremost, I hope that all mothers had a wonderful day and may you receive a special blessing for all you have done for your children.

Published:Monday | May 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Heart disease is a major concern for most countries around the world and Jamaica is no exception - it is the number one cause of death here. Clearly, we do not have a handle on this problem as it is still on the rise.

Published:Wednesday | May 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Chances are he/she does! The most common type of worm infesting children, the pinworm, is very common, spreads easily among children, and is very difficult to prevent.Fortunately, the pinworm is essentially harmless.

Published:Wednesday | May 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Taking a stroll around your community could greatly increase your chances of recovering from a stroke, according to a breakthrough study from researchers at the University of the West Indies (UWI)....

Published:Wednesday | May 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Who, but a mother is overly concerned about what and why food is eaten, if the food is liked and how much was eaten? But stop and think about it, are we usually given the opportunity by our mothers to be concerned about what they eat? A mother feels as...

Published:Wednesday | May 8, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Last month, researchers revealed that a new hormone found in mice could aid with better treatment of diabetes.

Published:Wednesday | May 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Erectile dysfunction, which is commonly called ED, occurs when a man can no longer get or keep an erection. This, therefore, affects his ability to have sexual intercourse, which can be very frustrating. ...

Published:Wednesday | May 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

After a long, taxing day at work, many of us feel even more exhausted when we are reminded of the need to exercise...

Published:Wednesday | May 1, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Nuttall Memorial Hospital in association with WATA will be hosting a 5K Road Race and Health Fair on Saturday, May 11, as part of its two-year $250 million fund-raising efforts. ...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A study from Massachusetts in the United States has revealed that the average man's testosterone (not just older men) has dropped 22 per cent in the last 20 years.

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The recent outrage about certain brands of toilet tissue possibly causing vaginal infections has raised serious concerns about the quality of the products being used.A few weeks ago, a leading local gynaecologist...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Sugar has long been known to cause weight gain if and when consumed in large amounts.But how is this possible? When more sugar than the body needs is taken into the body, the excess is stored as glycogen and fat...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

In keeping with the theme we started last month on procedures that can rejuvenate the skin, today we look at a type of injectable filler consisting of hyaluronic acid...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A study from Massachusetts in the United States has revealed that the average man's testosterone (not just older men) has dropped 22 per cent in the last 20 years...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

ROSEMARY This herb is greatly underused...

Published:Wednesday | April 24, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Stretch at various points during the day to improve your flexibility and strength...

Published:Wednesday | April 17, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Egg whites may help reduce blood pressure - studyAn animal study by Clemson University researchers in the United States found that a peptide (one of the building blocks of protein) in egg whites may help reduce high-blood pressure.

Published:Wednesday | April 17, 2013 | 12:00 AM

There is a simple reason why the common cold or upper respiratory tract infection got its name. It is very common. Children will have more colds in their lifetime than any other illnesses. In fact, in the first two years alone children may get eight to 10 colds...

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