More Jamaicans Dying From Colon Cancer
Jamaica Observer:- MORE people are dying from colorectal cancer (CRC) in Jamaica.
In fact, the country is also seeing an increase in the number of colorectal cancer diagnoses.
The disclosure was...
Concern Over Quack Dentists In Jamaica
Jamaica Gleaner:- An alarming shortage of registered dentists in Jamaica has led to a surge in botched services as patients pay a heavy toll chasing after dirt-cheap options. The horror...
Guyana President Completes First Round Of Cancer Treatment
Guyana Chronicle- PRESIDENT David Granger’s health is steadily improving. He has successfully completed the first phase of medical treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and has returned to Guyana, Halim Majeed, Guyana’s...
Social Media Linked To Rise In Teen Mental Health Disorders
NBC News:- Mental health issues have risen significantly over the last decade and the rise of digital media may be one reason why, according to a national survey released Thursday.
The...
Kidney Failure Afflicting Young Children In Barbados
Barbados Today:- A kidney specialist has revealed that children as young as eight are suffering from genetic kidney disease while adults in the 20-30 age group are suffering from kidney...
Saint Lucia Celebrates World Glaucoma Week
Press Release:- The Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA) joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Glaucoma Week, 10-16 March 2019.
SLBWA cannot put enough emphasis on being...
Free Sanitary Products For Secondary Schools In England
Sky News:- The government will pledge to provide free sanitary products at all secondary schools in England, according to a campaign group.
Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to announce the funds...
Misadministration Of Drugs Blamed For Deaths Of Kids In Guyana
Guyana Chronicle:- THE Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Friday said that the deaths of three children at the institution recently were caused by the misadministration of a drug given...
SLP Says Recent Government Decisions On Healthcare Intensify Suffering
The opposition Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has accused the government of 'callous actions' in respect of health care in Saint Lucia.
The accusation came in a statement Wednesday by...
Second HIV Remission Patient Rekindles Hope Of Cure
PARIS, France (AFP)— For just the second time ever an HIV patient is in sustained remission from the virus in what was hailed by experts Tuesday as proof that...