Prevention

Health Screening for Women: 10 Essential Tests

“Prevention is the best medicine” is an old adage familiar to many. It is a philosophy that advocates for a healthy lifestyle, with various guidelines regarding diet, exercise, etc. Over...

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BodyPrevention

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...

Mind

Genetics of Depression

Growing up in Guyana, I observed firsthand how mental health was often misunderstood or dismissed. Depression, anxiety, or emotional struggles were rarely called...

BodyResearch

Stem Cell Therapy: A New Frontier in Healing

Stem cell therapy is transforming the way that we think about healing and recovery. This therapy is one of the building blocks of...

FamilyMind

After the Miracle: The Other Side of Motherhood

Few things bring as much happiness to a family as the arrival of a baby. A new life, awaited for nine long months,...

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Mind

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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Body

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...

Body

Move More, Live Longer

The Power of Physical Activity in Preventing Chronic Diseases

Body

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

What You Need to Know, It Can Save Your Life or The Life of a Loved One.

Nutrition

Pumpkin Shrimp Recipe

Pumpkin has been complemented with shrimp for generations, and across cultures especially in Central America, and Brazil, where it holds its own as...

Nutrition

Food and Methods That Aid with Weight Loss

One may ask why is it, that even when we consume vegetables in high quantities, the results appear to be limited? It is...

Research

Anti-Diabetic Properties of Momordica Charantia

Diabetes mellitus (DM), Starvation in the Midst of Plenty is one of the oldest known human disease currently affecting about 10.5% of the...

Nutrition

Diabetes, Diet, Exercise – Your Call

Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar is a global health concern with Guyana being no exception. Genetics and environment...