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You can catch coronavirus through your eyes. A…
Joel Shannon USA TODAY More Americans are using cloth coverings to shield their noses and mouths in an effort to blunt the spread of coronavirus, but eyes — long believed to be a possible infection…
Boosting the Immune System Could Help Fight…
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): The immune system performs a remarkable job at fighting off foreign cells to protect us against illnesses. Against this backdrop, Chief Medical Officer…
Chief Medical Officer Advises to Boost one’s…
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 18, 2020 (SKNIS): Messaging about social distancing, proper hand hygiene and cough etiquette is featured quite prominently on radio and television as well as on social…
The best prevention against the coronavirus is…
By Scottie Andrew and Yiwen Niu, CNN (CNN)When it comes to novel coronavirus protection, face masks are futile. There isn't a vaccine yet. So the best way to prevent transmission of the novel…
Caribbean now has facility to test for coronavirus
(SNO) – The Caribbean now has the facility to test for the dreaded novel coronavirus which originated in China and which has killed hundreds and has spread fears around the globe. The Ministry of…
What are the symptoms of anal cancer? Disease is…
By A. Pawlowski The United States is experiencing a “dramatic and concerning” rise in the rate of new anal cancer cases and deaths from the disease, particularly among young black men and elderly…
Lea Parris the Fighter
Charlestown –Nevis- For Lea Parris –Cambridge, it has been a long, arduous and uphill struggle. A literal struggle for survival. She has surprised many, since being diagnosed with stage four cancer,…
Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack: The Difference and…
It is quite common for people to think that cardiac arrest and heart attack are the same. This is a mistake that has to be corrected. These two may have similarities, but it is important to understand…
The Antioxidant-Rich, Immune-Boosting Benefits of…
Rebekah EdwardsOctober 3, 2016 By Breadfruit - Dr. Axe What looks like a fruit, tastes a little like bread and has so many nutrients it’s almost hard to keep track of all of them? The answer:…
High Praises as organizers prepare to host third…
AS the 3rd Annual Girls Health and Wellness Summer Program by Girls Illuminated is underway, they have come under high praises for crafting an inspiring, enlightening and empowering program that…
PAHO’s ‘Municipalities for Zero Malaria’…
Malaria is endemic in 19 countries and territories in the Americas, but half of all cases are concentrated in only 25 municipalities. This year, PAHO Malaria Champions will honor efforts against the…
To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and…
New WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age 24 April 2019 News release Geneva Children under five must spend less time sitting watching…
NIA’s Health Promotion Unit hails 2019…
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (April 17, 2019) -- A Ministry of Health official says the first MyHealthyPlate Junior Chef Competition was successful and she is urging the competitors to encourage their…
Ministry of Health in St. Kitts-Nevis Educates…
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 12, 2019 (SKNIS): With the outbreak of dengue fever in neighbouring islands, particularly Jamaica, officials from the Ministry of Health have increased efforts to educate…
PAHO calls to prepare for possible outbreaks
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called for countries in the Region of the Americas to prepare for a timely response to possible outbreaks of dengue. The disease is endemic in the…