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FIVE Misconceptions You Might Have About Prostate Cancer
Despite being the most common cancer among Jamaican men and the foremost cause of all cancer-related deaths, prostate cancer remains...
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The Rundown on Vasectomies with Dr Elon Thompson
Learn more about this contraceptive option to see if it's right for you or your partner!
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The Rundown on Endometriosis with Professor Horace Fletcher
Consultant OBGYN Professor Horace Fletcher tells us all about endometriosis!
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Why Lung Cancer Needs More Attention
With September and October being dedicated to the two most common cancers in Jamaica (Prostate and Breast, respectively), it’s been a...
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Six Not-So-Pleasant Pregnancy Symptoms and Side Effects
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can come with some unexpected changes. From physical changes, like swollen feet, to physiological...
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Why Blood In Urine Isn't Always Something to Worry About (but should never be ignored)
Hematuria, the clinical term for blood in urine, is a common issue. Studies show that at least 1 in 5 persons who visit a urologist will...
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What is Gestational Diabetes?
As noted in our last post, there are different types of diabetes. Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes can occur at any time. Gestational diabetes,...
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7 Things to Know about Diabetes
Here in Jamaica, 70% of all deaths are due to one of the four major NCDs: lung disease, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. While...
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The Rundown on Fibroids with Professor Horace Fletcher
As one of the region’s leading researchers on the topic, it's safe to say Consultant Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Professor Horace...
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8 Things to know about Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Awareness month may be over, but for us, it’s a year-round fight. We asked Consultant Oncologist and Haematologist...
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Seven Things to Know About Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common problem where the individual loses some or all control of their bladder. Anyone can experience minor...
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Bacterial Vaginosis: What It Is, How It's Caused and How to Treat It
Every healthy vagina has bacteria, but when the balance between good bacteria and bad bacteria is disrupted, an infection ensues. What is...
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7 Things to Consider When Choosing Birth Control
From condoms to oral contraceptives (i.e. birth control pills) to intrauterine devices (IUD) and birth control shots, women have a lot of...
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Erectile Dysfunction: What It Is, Why It Happens and Who Is At Risk
While erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is one of the most common male sexual dysfunctions, not being alone in that experience...
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Why Men Get UTIs
While UTIs are less common in men, they can happen. Why are they less common in men? As we said in our last post, these infections are...
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Why UTIs are Different for Women
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections caused by bacteria entering the urethra, i.e. the tube through which urine leaves the...
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Myths vs Facts: Debunking FIVE Myths about Fertility
There are many myths surrounding fertility. From the best tea to drink to get pregnant (none) to preventing pregnancy by avoiding sex...
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So you did your PSA Test: What do your test results mean?
While prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Jamaica, it gets much less attention than it should. As a whole, Jamaican men are more...
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Pap smears: What they are and why you should schedule yours today
As cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among Jamaican women, regular pap smears, the screening process for this disease, are...
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Let's talk about Kidney Stones
What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are hard rock-like deposits made from minerals and salts found in the urine. They can be as small...
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