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Contraception: Understanding Your Options for Family Planning

Contraception is an important aspect of our reproductive lives and plays a vital role in helping individuals and couples plan their families and futures. For many women and families, the...

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A New Chapter in Preventive Care: Guyana’s Comprehensive School Screening Programme

The Ministry of Health in Guyana (MOH), in collaboration with its partner Mount Sinai Health System, developed a comprehensive screening programme for school-age...

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Understanding Modern Weight Management: Beyond the Hype of Ozempic and Emerging Therapies

Public engagement around weight loss has intensified, driven by heightened awareness of disease prevention, the influence of social media, and an evolving pharmaceutical...

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Kidney Disease in Guyana: The Silent Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore

A Silent but Growing Crisis As a doctor working in Guyana, one of the conditions I see every single day is kidney disease....

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Understanding Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a silent, progressive bone disease, characterized by reduced bone strength and a high risk of fractures with minor...

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Obesity and Metabolic Health: Understanding the Link, Causes, and Prevention

Obesity Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that presents an increased risk for health problems. It is a multifactorial condition that contributes significantly to risk for...

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HORMONES DECODED:  WHAT EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO KNOW IN HER TEENS, 20s, 30s, 40s AND BEYOND

It’s not just in your head—it’s in your hormones. From the moment a girl first feels those unexplained mood swings, strange new curves,...

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Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms, Causes and Management

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects about 10 percent of females. It can cause a variety of symptoms,...

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Dementia in Women

Dementia is an umbrella term for various conditions that cause a progressive decline in mental function affecting memory, thinking, behavior, and reasoning, which...

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Good Nutrition and Women’s Health

Good nutrition plays a crucial role in women’s health, supporting overall well-being through all stages of life—from adolescence to the reproductive years, menopause,...

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STRIDE592 IN ACTION: Building a heart healthy Guyana

Healthy Hearts – Enabling Thriving Workforces and Joyful Communities Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death globally, and Guyana is no...

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HEART MATTERS: Why Cardiovascular Disease Is a Woman’s Issue

The Silent Killer You Might Not Expect Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has long been typecast as a “man’s disease.” However, this perception is not...

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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...

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What Do We Mean When We Say Mental Health?

Mental health affects how we think, feel, and connect with others. This article explores its key aspects—emotions, stress, and well-being—while emphasizing the importance...