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Youth and Vaping

Vaping is on the rise among youth, fueled by sweet flavors and misconceptions of safety. But behind the trend are serious health risks—including addiction and lung damage. Understanding why teens...

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Empowering Movement: A Young Woman’s Journey in Sports Physiotherapy – Angelica Holder

It’s the final over, the score is tied, and the crowd is on the edge of their seats, it’s set up to be...

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Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in Guyana and the Caribbean. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, the...

Family

Understanding Childhood Obesity – Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Three and half months ago I met a nine year old boy, whom I will call JP. His parents were worried because he...

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Move More, Live Longer

The Power of Physical Activity in Preventing Chronic Diseases

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Prevention

Medical Misinformation from Large Language Models (Like ChatGPT)

Recently, generative artificial intelligence platforms have taken off. Think of things like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft co-pilot. The world has been abuzz with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its promise...

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Family

Unlocking the Mysteries of Childhood Fevers: A Guide for Parents

As a parent, seeing your child with a fever can be a worrying experience. It can truly be a cause for concern and...

Community

Join the Fight for Lymphaticfilariasis Elimination: A Community Call to Action

Introduction Imagine a world where a mosquito bite could lead to debilitating health challenges. This is the reality of Lymphatic filariasis (LF), caused...

Prevention

MPOX. Making a Fuss or Legit Concern?

Mpox is a contagious viral disease causing flu-like symptoms and a painful rash, spreading through close contact. Recent global outbreaks highlight the need...

Prevention

The Importance of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination: Protecting Future Generations

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. However, there is a lack of public awareness about this...

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Early Detection: The Key to Beating Breast Cancer

Breast cancer screenings are one of the most important health decisions a woman can make. Early detection of breast cancer through regular mammograms...