Irony Alert: Coca-Cola ad says, “It’s helping to fight obesity
By Brandi, selected from Diets in Review In an effort to soften its reputation as being one of the main causes of the childhood obesity epidemic, this week Coca-Cola released a new series of ads directly addressing the issue. It…
Groundbreaking Maternal-Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida patients
Patient Counseling Regarding Groundbreaking Maternal-Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida Now Recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee on Obstetric Practice has issued a new opinion recommending that patients with…
Public Health advising on Cholera outbreak in Cuba
As of 15 January, following international media reports concerning a renewed cholera outbreak in the Cuban capital,the Public Health Department says that it is presently waiting for confirmation of the situation from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Recent news…
Cayman Islands Health Services Authority and NRC Picker
15 January 2013. (Grand Cayman). The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is partnering with NRC Picker to better understand the patient experience and quality of care issues as seen through the eyes of the HSA’s patients. The HSA’s mission…
10 Tasty Vegan Breakfast Ideas
Becky Striepe, Care2 It can be hard to pull it together and make breakfast, can’t it? On a busy morning, the most important meal of the day often falls to the wayside as we get ready for work, pack lunches,…
Fast-food ‘linked to childhood asthma and eczema’
Eating fast food three times a week may lead to asthma and eczema in children, say researchers who have looked at global disease and dietary patterns. Data from more than 500,000 children in more than 50 countries suggests poor diet…
The history and benefits of aerobics
The word ‘aerobic’ means “with oxygen”. Researchers consistently recommend that regular physical activity with healthy eating habits is the most efficient way to keep yourself fit and control your body weight. Aerobic activity helps you to control or reduce your…
Cholera fear in Cuba as officials keep silent
By Sarah Rainsford, BBC News, Havana Uvaldo Pino was a neighbourhood barber in Cerro, one of the poorer and more overcrowded districts of Cuba’s capital, Havana. In late December, the 46-year-old fell sick with vomiting and diarrhoea and died in…
Flu Outbreak Spreads Across U.S. as Media Drops the Ball
Daily Beast A major influenza epidemic is taking hold across much of the United States, but there’s a curious lack of coverage in the media. Dr. Kent Sepkowitz looks at the strain of flu hitting us and whether a vaccine…
Health Officials Issue Advisory on Flu Outbreak
Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kiran Kumar, is alerting the public to an increase in cases of seasonal influenza — similar to the situation that is presently being widely reported in the United States of America (USA). In the Cayman…
