A LOW sperm count, also called oligozoospermia, is where a man has fewer than 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen. Normal sperm densities range from 15 million to greater than 200 million sperm per millilitre of semen. You are considered to...
ITAL SIMPLY means natural! It is not just a cuisine, but a lifestyle based on the Rastafarian faith, which is well known in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. Ital cuisine means no salt and no chemically modified additives. Ital has been...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries operate, in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, or male sex hormones, that are normally present in women in small amounts. PCOS...
NOW IN its third year, the General Accident Insurance Company’s annual blood drive proceeds will facilitate donations to the Chain of Hope Foundation for local open-heart surgeries. With initial targets set at 50 units of blood, the 58 Half-Way...
Khadine ‘Miss Kitty’ Hylton, attorney-at-law and media personality, will host the fourth edition of The Miss Kitty Blood Drive, in partnership with itel’s 4Ys Foundation on Friday, July 7. The blood drive’s theme: ‘More Pints, More Life’, is set...
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS HELP people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease. The...
ACCIDENTAL OR sports-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the primary cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the United States. TBI is also a significant concern for those over 75 who are prone to falling. An estimated...
FOR MANY years, the only colon cancer-screening test options were guaiac-based faecal occult blood tests developed in the 1960s, and colonoscopy, a procedure in which a flexible fibre-optic instrument is inserted through the anus in order to...
EMERGENCY AIR transportation company MASA Assist is spreading its wings to Jamaican shores to offer its life-saving emergency medical transportation membership to the island’s residents. Statistics indicate that emergency air transportation costs...
CHILDREN AWAITING heart surgery at the Bustamante Hospital for Children will see their chances improve as General Accident Jamaica (GenAc), the National Blood Transfusion Service and Chain of Hope join forces to provide life-saving donations of...
MEMORY SLIPS are aggravating, frustrating, and sometimes worrisome. When they happen more than they should, they can trigger fears of looming dementia or Alzheimer’s’s disease. Memory loss is unusual forgetfulness, that you may not be able to...
IF YOU have ever found yourself forgetting where you left your keys or blanking out information on important tests, you have probably wondered how to improve your memory. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can do so to increase memory power...
ASTHMA IS a long-term, chronic lung disease that causes your airways to become sensitive to certain triggers. Several things happen to the airways when a child is exposed to triggers. For example, the lining of the airways swells, the muscles...
YOU HAVE probably heard that pain with your period is part of being a woman. It is not true. Painful periods that impact your daily functioning are not normal. Most women get period pain at some point in their lives as part of their menstrual cycle...
ASTHMA IS a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. The symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest...
WE LEARNED long ago that cooking before eating would protect us from bacteria and parasites. This practice of cooking has grown to include all types of foods and is now considered an art. The average meal generally does not include many raw...
A FEVER is defined by most healthcare providers as an elevation in body temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) and higher. The body has several ways to maintain normal body temperature. The organs involved in helping with temperature regulation include the...
AS TEMPERATURES begin to climb, it is essential to stay hydrated! Proper hydration helps regulate body temperature, support brain function and mood, and keep our joints lubricated and our digestion smooth. Though we have all heard the eight-...
RICHARD YU, the chief executive officer at the Consumer BG at Huawei, has announced that “Huawei WATCH 4 series will be the first to support high blood sugar risk assessment research”. The Huawei WATCH 4 series will debut at Huawei’s new product...
THE GUT is a powerhouse within the body as it converts food into energy, delivers valuable nutrients into the bloodstream, manages waste and protects against disease. In fact, the gut is an intrinsic link to our overall health and wellness. Each of...
A URINARY tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria get into your urinary tract – kidneys, bladder, or urethra. The role of the urinary tract is to make and store urine. The bladder stores urine until it is emptied by urinating through the urethra...
BACK PAIN is one of most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Back pain can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp or shooting pain. There are two types of back pain – acute or short-term back pain...
SINUSITIS IS an infection of the lining of the sinuses near the nose. These infections most often happen after a cold or after an allergy flare-up. The cold inflames the nasal passages and this can block the opening of the sinuses and lead to...
Trying to eat more vegetables, but finding it difficult? Vegetables will add fibre, vitamins and minerals to your meals, and eating a healthy diet can help reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease by helping you to maintain healthy...
SOMETIMES IT is difficult to prioritise heart health because the threat does not feel tangible or immediate, and the prevention efforts can mean overhauling your lifestyle. Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making healthy...
