Nutrition

Problem Eaters: Understanding the “Why” and Bringing Peace Back to Mealtimes

If you’re a parent of a toddler, you know the scene all too well. You put effort into preparing a balanced meal, maybe chicken, rice, and broccoli. Your little one...

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Understanding Lupus: A Guide for the Guyanese and Caribbean Community

What is Lupus? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide but is also prevalent in Guyana...

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A DEACON WHOSE CONGREGATION LIES IN THE ICU

After thirty years as a Consultant Anaesthetist, Dr. Vivienne Mitchell-Amata answered a call—a call to serve. She was ordained a Deacon in the...

Community

Short-Term Caribbean Medical Missions: Life-Saving Relief or Unsustainable Medical Tourism?

Medical missions are frequently celebrated for providing essential surgeries and screenings; however, their long-term effectiveness remains a subject of ongoing debate. While these...

Community

The Economics of Health: Building a Stronger Guyana

Health is often viewed as a social issue, but it is just as much an economic one. In developing countries, a strong health...

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BodyPrevention

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 trauma. Bone is a living tissue that...

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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...

BodyPrevention

Advancing Breast Cancer Detection in Guyana: Expanding Access, Saving Lives

Breast Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in...

Body

The Positive Aspects of Aesthetic Enhancement

Cosmetic enhancement procedures have surged in popularity globally, driven largely by technological advancements, increased societal acceptance, and a heightened emphasis on self improvement...

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,...

Body

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,...