Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival has announced the launching of a “charitable partnership” between the Carnival and the Hospital for Sick Children to advance the study, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer and serious blood disorders in several Caribbean countries.. In a news release, the Carnival said that it has chosen the “SickKids-Caribbean Initiative” as the […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Be safe for the carnival The Caribbean carnival season has arrived in Toronto and it means beautiful colours, lots of fun and activities with live music and dancing. However, before you take part in the carnival, here are some tips for staying healthy during this event. Take care of your skin Darker […]
By Virginia Nsitem Have you ever been diagnosed with a whiplash sprain or strain injury or back muscle tear? Have you ever twisted your ankle or knee joint? This article will explain the differences between a strain and a sprain. Muscle Strain A muscle is a soft tissue that functions to produce power and movement. […]
By Dr Jacqueline E Campbell Antibiotics can kill bacteria. THE development of antibiotics has been one of the great discoveries of modern medicine. Antibiotics can kill bacteria. They can relieve symptoms of bacterial infections and help to speed up the recovery process. Antibiotics can cure life-threatening infectious diseases and save lives. However, antibiotics are overused. […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, says the country must stake its claim on all local strains of marijuana for research and development. Jamaica is said to have some of the finest marijuana strains in the world, which include the Jamaican Lamb’s Breath (or Lamb’s Bread) and Marley’s Collie. […]
By Lincoln DePradine When TAIBU Community Health Centre was established 10 years ago, Liben Gebremikael was appointed executive director of the organization. He’s proud of the achievements of TAIBU, a multidisciplinary, not-for-profit, community-led organization headquartered in the Malvern neighbourhood of Scarborough. “The mandate of the organization is to improve the health and wellbeing of the […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Managing diabetes By Liben Gebremikael There are several chronic conditions that disporprotionately affect the Black communities. Among them is diabetes. According to Canadian statistics, people of African descent are two to three times more likely to be affected by diabetes compared to the white population. In our current practice, we are […]
GEORGE’S, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell believes the time has come for Grenada to reconsider decriminalizing the use of marijuana and other forms of recreational drugs. “More and more we are hearing about countries who are placing less importance on criminalizing the use of marijuana and other forms of recreational drugs but it’s an […]
By Heather Aspinall Summer is here and nail salons and spas are buzzing with people anxiously about the business of getting well groomed hands and feet. But along with the process of getting well-groomed or perhaps just a relaxing foot soak or rub, may come infection risks of which consumers need to be aware. In […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Managing arthritis and joint pain By Virginia Nsitem Joint pain in the morning? Stiff joints? Pain after exercise? Difficulty climbing stairs? Swollen joints in the hands and feet? These are all symptoms of arthritis, and this article will discuss two types of arthritis – osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis […]
