It will soon become apparent why it’s important that I discuss this topic. Few women have been or will be spared the nuisance of a yeast infection. The most ...

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Today, I’d like to present what may be considered some myths and facts about alcohol, this time in relation to the all-important molecule, cholesterol. If ...

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HEALTH TALK: Seven wonders of water

Let’s try to make it short and sweet today, about an important, yet controversial, topic, in terms of what people know and others just believe. Stay Slimmer With ...

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There are certain changes that a woman should really consider as worth bringing to her doctor’s attention. What follow are the signs and symptoms you most want to ...

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HEALTH TALK: Signs of an Asthma attack

If you visit an Emergency Room at any given time on any given day in almost every part of the world, you’ll find someone or a few patients being treated for an ...

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HEALTH TALK: Myths and facts about chron...

FACT: WEATHER CAN AFFECT PAIN If your joint pain gets worse when it’s cold or raining, it’s not your imagination. Although studies have shown mixed results, ...

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HEALTH TALK: 12 hangover myths

MYTH: Hangovers Are No Big Deal FACT: Heavy drinking rocks the central nervous system. It tinkers with brain chemicals – leading to headache, dizziness, and ...

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HEALTH TALK: Myths and facts about men&#...

Wearing a hat or using a blow dryer can cause baldness: MYTH There’s no evidence to support these assertions. Male pattern hair loss occurs because the hair ...

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HEALTH TALK: Myths and facts about your ...

MYTH: Small Bladder, Big Problems Some people blame frequent leaks on a small bladder, but your body’s normal “capacity” is seldom the true cause of a ...

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HEALTH TALK: Parkinson’s Disease: ...

Most people can recognize a clear-cut case of Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately, one only has to take a look at still the most recognized sports figure of all ...

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HEALTH TALK: Warning signs of Colorectal...

COLORECTAL CANCER: WHAT IS IT Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and women and the second highest cause of cancer deaths in the ...

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As Dominica joins the rest of the world in observing World Mental Health Day today, Minister for Health Julius Timothy is calling on Dominicans to treat their ...

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HEALTH TALK: Should you have joint repla...

Joint replacements used to be considered high-tech, but are now a common operation. Studies show joint replacement can significantly relieve pain and increase ...

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HEALTH TALK: 12 health risks of chronic ...

We all know that alcohol consumption can cause major health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver and injuries from vehicle accidents. But if you think liver ...

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HEALTH TALK: Cancer symptoms men ignore

Many men are notorious foot-draggers, especially when it comes to scheduling doctor visits. This is unfortunate. Routine preventive care can find cancer in men and ...

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HEALTH TALK: 12 health rules you can ben...

Eight glasses of water, five to seven servings of fruits and veggies, eight hours of sleep. Just keeping track of health recommendations can be exhausting, let ...

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HEALTH TALK: Erectile dysfunction

I suspect that this is a major problem for many men. So let’s get a head start, so you know how to deal with it if or when it occurs. WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION ...

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HEALTH TALK: Common adult skin problems

Is your skin itching, breaking out, covered in a rash, or playing host to strange spots? Skin inflammation, changes in texture or color, and spots may be the result ...

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WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES Type 2 diabetes strikes people of all ages, and early symptoms can be subtle. In fact, about one out of three people with Type 2 diabetes ...

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HEALTH TALK: Let your liver live

Today, we’re going to talk about CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER.  The fact is, if your liver doesn’t live, and live well, neither can you.  What do you expect, after ...

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