“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...
Obesity Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that presents an increased risk for health problems. It is a multifactorial...
Growing up in Guyana, I observed firsthand how mental health was often misunderstood or dismissed. Depression, anxiety, or emotional struggles were rarely called...
Stem cell therapy is transforming the way that we think about healing and recovery. This therapy is one of the building blocks of...
Few things bring as much happiness to a family as the arrival of a baby. A new life, awaited for nine long months,...
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...
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in Guyana and the Caribbean. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, the...
Three and half months ago I met a nine year old boy, whom I will call JP. His parents were worried because he...
The Power of Physical Activity in Preventing Chronic Diseases
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Pumpkin has been complemented with shrimp for generations, and across cultures especially in Central America, and Brazil, where it holds its own as...
One may ask why is it, that even when we consume vegetables in high quantities, the results appear to be limited? It is...
Diabetes mellitus (DM), Starvation in the Midst of Plenty is one of the oldest known human disease currently affecting about 10.5% of the...
Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar is a global health concern with Guyana being no exception. Genetics and environment...