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My child has bowed legs should I be worried?
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August 18, 2006
Parents of children who have bowed legs often want to know if the child's legs are abnormal. To help answer that question, here are some basic facts a...
Caribbean Medical Mission back in SVG
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July 21, 2006
At a time when health care continues to soar, the team of doctors and nurses of the Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM) knows the importance of giving bac...
Carrying diseases on your hand bag
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July 21, 2006
A study was performed on women's purses. A health team went to a local mall and took samples from the bottom of 50 women's purses. The purses were swa...
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July 21, 2006
A symposium for adolescent males took place Wednesday, July 19, at the Environmental Health Complex Conference room. Some 12 participants were engaged...
Love your hands, care for them
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July 21, 2006
by Randa Velox 21.JUL.06   When Cleo looks at her hands, it isn’t a pretty sight. Her nails are either splitting, peeling, flaking or brittle; her ...
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July 21, 2006
by Valerie Beach-Horne 21.JUL.06 Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable and universally represent 21 per cent of all road fatalities. Cyclists are mor...
NIS Sickness Benefits
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July 21, 2006
21.JUL.06 Sickness may cause you to slow down, but with the NIS you won't have to stop. Our Sickness Benefit provides you with financial support if yo...
Dr. Sealey welcomes seat belt, helmet law
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July 21, 2006
Experienced Chiropractor Dr. Edmond Sealey is adding his voice to the long, growing list of medical personnel who are applauding the introduction of t...
Dr. Ralph Gonsalves: Read new traffic law
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July 21, 2006
by Vanesta Murphy 21.JUL.06 With a new seatbelt and helmet law about to be implemented by the government, Searchlight Health went out in hopes of find...
MARVA FIGHTS BACK
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July 21, 2006
One look at Marva Lyttle walking with crutches and it will be easy to feel pity for the bubbly little lady. She will, however, tell you that if you ha...
Mr. P brings fresh cut to hair business
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June 16, 2006
Describing the opening of his Hair and Face Unisex Salon on Thursday June 1 as a dream come true, Delon “Mr. P” Gibson announced that he has plans...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 Health Centres throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines had a Pap Smear Awareness Day on Wednesday, June 14, 2006. This was an initiative o...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 United States health officials approved last week Thursday the first vaccine that protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV), known to ...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 No insurance covers everything, so you need to know what your insurance might not cover: PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS Many policies exclude these...
Drug, food Interactions
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June 16, 2006
by Joann Ince-Jack 16.JUN.06 Pharmacist Medications are prescribed to treat and cure illnesses. They should be taken properly so that they give the gr...
Play safe this Carnival season
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 It's Carnival time and the National Aids Secretariat hopes that when the partying is over, the worst cure Vincentians and visitors will need...
Exhibit proper hygiene when preparing food
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 Keep Clean! • Wash hands before handling food and often during food preparation • Wash your hands after going to the toilet • Wash and...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 Maintain a healthy weight. Carrying too much weight increases the strain on load bearing joints; Exercise: Moderate exercise promotes moveme...
Regular pedicure can keep away nail fungus
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June 16, 2006
by Randa Velox 16.JUN.06 A nail fungus infection develops when a microscopic organism grows under the nail bed and lives off the keratin which is the ...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 • Q: Can you get HIV from kissing? • A: No. The HIV virus has not ever been found in saliva. However, there is a very SLIGHT risk for de...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 • Q: I have a brother who is HIV+ and I would like to start a program at my church to help him and others living with HIV. What can we do?...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 • Q: I am a woman and I am too embarrassed to buy a condom in a shop or pharmacy. Is there any other place to get them? • A: You can pic...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 • Q: I got drunk one night, had sex and didn't use a condom. I forgot everything I know. Now I'm scared I might have HIV. Please tell othe...
How can I enjoy sex with a condom?
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 • Q: Having sex with a condom takes away the sweetness. How can I make using a condom more enjoyable? • A: First and foremost, make putt...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 • Q: I heard someone say that AIDS can be cured by having sex with a virgin. Are Vincentions really this dumb? • A: This rumor is absolu...
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June 16, 2006
16.JUN.06 • This is the second of a series or columns provided by the National HIV/AIDS Secretariat. Please post your questions to Communications Co...
PROSTATE CANCER
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June 16, 2006
Dr. Rohan DeShong: "From the time a man notices a slowing of the stream when he urinates he should visit his doctor." As children and spouses work ove...
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May 12, 2006
Cervical cancer is the rapid, uncontrolled growth of severely abnormal cells on the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. F...
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May 12, 2006
• HEALTH INSURANCE Two types of health insurance plans have been available to Vincentians. These are the traditional "Base Plan plus Major Medical" ...
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May 12, 2006
This is the first of a series of columns provided by the National HIV/AIDS Secretariat. Please post your questions to Communications Coordinator, NAS,...
Drink more water when exercising
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May 12, 2006
Dehydration (lack of water) can cause headaches, digestive problems, dry skin and even kidney stones. Every part of the body needs water to work prope...
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May 12, 2006
The children of the St. Benedict's Day Nursery and Infant Hospital in Georgetown are in dire need of new premises. Sister Nyra-Anne Pajotte of the Car...
NIS Injury Benefits: Accidents do happen
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May 12, 2006
Despite an employee's best safeguards, accidents do happen on the job. Our Employment Injury Benefit provides you with financial support in the event ...