Mental Health – A neglected chronic disease

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The term Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) is used in the field of communicable diseases to denote a diverse group of communicable diseases that prev...

Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment

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Serious workplace injury or death can change lives forever for families, friends, communities, and co-workers. Human loss and suffering is immeasurabl...

Meningitis: What is it?

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Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. Meningitis can be caused by...

Taking care of our elderly

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Ageing is a natural process, which presents a unique challenge for all sections of the society. The demographic profile of the Caribbean is changing a...

Eat lots of fruits and vegetables

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If we are what we eat, then many of us must be tripping all over the place due to a lack of balance. The average Vincentian consumes on average one se...

Sugar and Pressure not a good combination

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Some people may suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension), while some may suffer from high blood sugar (diabetes). However, there is a significan...

The Difference Between Latent TB Infection and TB Disease

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What is Tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is spread from person to pers...

Cancer – time to act!

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Last week Monday was observed as World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day is an international day marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to e...

Why are Vincentians developing Vaccine Hesitancy?

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There is an outbreak of measles currently going on in some parts of the United States. Other European countries are also reporting outbreaks of this v...

What you should know about Flu

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Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe...