Editorial Be respectful of each other as we turn the pandemic corner After a harrowing two years, our society has begun reopening as the SARS Cov-2 (the virus that causes the Covid-19 disease) slouches off to the dark corners, contagious as before but far less virulent as it was in its heyday. Bravo! Or should […]
The risk of developing severe COVID-19 increases significantly with age. But since the pandemic began, there is mounting evidence that many of the most serious cases of the disease involve people with obesity—even if they’re young. Nearly half of American adults (42.4 percent) are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]
By Lincoln DePradine Two of Canada’s leading agencies serving Black community members infected and affected by AIDS and HIV have been praised for the care they show to clients, as well as for their activism and advocacy. Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) and the African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario […]
Last week, Revive Superfoods announced their plan to donate over 100,000 meals to those in need by launching their Buy A Meal, Give A Meal initiative, with the support of Beam Impact. Revive Superfoods offers a wide variety of products that are healthy and affordable and ready in minutes. How Buy A Meal, Give […]
By Lincoln DePradine Dotty Nicholas, a retired nurse, has been a champion in making life easier for sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, especially children affected by sickle cell anemia. A book, documenting her work, could be in the making; but, more importantly, she would like to see the emergence of a cure for SCD. Nicholas […]
What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer? What are the treatment options? Awareness is key when it comes to keeping your breasts healthy. So, it’s important to know the facts and to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer early. Learn about common signs and symptoms, the different types […]
The Barbados-born international student won a competition sponsored by Ryerson University, St. Mike’s Hospital For Jennifer Schultz, dealing with breast cancer didn’t stop when she got off the operating table. She relives the pain every time she puts on a bra that doesn’t fit properly or realizes she can’t afford the ones that can. “It’s […]
The Barbados government is already seeking to put measures in place to cushion any likely fallout from the war that has broken out in Ukraine with Russia. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, outlined that the situation between Ukraine and Russia could have implications for the cost of fuel and food, the supply of food and […]
One of my patients came to my office complaining of swollen joints, pain in the joints, morning stiffness, and fatigue. Following an examination, and a referral for x-rays, she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She was referred back to the family physician to set up an appointment with a rheumatologist. The rheumatologist confirmed the diagnosis […]
by Debbie Ali On Saturday February 12th the Peel Regional Health Authority hosted a vaccine clinic at the Rockwood Mall in Mississauga. It was one of the many ventures employed to target and encourage members of the black, minority and Caribbean communities to obtain their first, second or booster shots. According to Dr. Lawrence Loh […]
