This week thousands of children will sit the GSAT examinations. After years of preparation, the day has come. Here are some tips to aid last-minute preparation.
Widespread measurement of cholesterol levels has provided a major breakthrough in the prevention of coronary heart disease (heart attacks) and strokes.
We 'girls' should include regular screening tests in our healthy lifestyle plan.These regular screens usually pick up health concerns before they get out of control...
"Every night he would enter my room. I did not enjoy it. It was sheer horror. He threatened me. I could tell no one. I was angry, hurt and humiliated. I felt powerless...
Waist size can say that we are attractive, overweight, obese or in poor health. There is a positive relationship between excess fat around the waist ...
I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Prior to this, she was someone most of us would consider healthy - exercising regularly and eating...
Five years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The jury is still out as to whether I really have it since after various tests, here and abroad, I have never tested positive.
The treadmill has revolutionised the conditions, time and place for walking, jogging or running. This exercise machine is comfortable, safe and efficient and, in addition, will give your cardiovascular system a good workout.
Recently, I attended to a 17-year-old boy in my family practice.His parents brought him because they had reached their wits' end in raising their only child. The main problem was underperformance at school.
While working at Washington Hospital Center in the United States (US) in 2002, I had the privilege of being involved in a very important research study.
The grapefruit is known for its nutritive value and health benefits. There are now several varieties of grapefruits, the very bitter one, some with lots of seeds, and others, such as the two trees in my garden..
The anti-cervical cancer vaccine, Cervarix, was recently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in girls and women 10 to 25 years old.
A senior citizen laughed at himself recently when he related to me how he tried to treat himself when he was infested with pubic (crab) lice in the 1960s.
Interpreting sexual behaviour data - The authors of a new USAID-supported study have called for cautious interpretation of self-reported data about condom use, citing some limitations of the current methods used to collect these data..
Walking is the number one physical activity for most exercise enthusiasts.The number of steps completed each day is important in terms of impact on physical fitness. The pedometer is a useful device...
It's a commonly held belief that people with mental illness are more violent than 'normal people'.Many of us are, in fact, concerned about possible public-safety risks posed by these members of our society.
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
We sometimes want to retch when we learn of some of the meats enjoyed by other cultures. And as human nature goes, we consider our dishes normal and acceptable.
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
When women lose that loving feeling (part 2) - A male reader, in response to my article, 'When women lose that loving feeling' asked for information about the types of vaginal lubricants available.
Published:Wednesday | February 24, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Men are extremely anxious about the size, shape and general appearance of their private parts.This week, we will discuss deformities which affect the penis and testes.
