Cayman Islands hospital offers free hair loss reduction technology for chemo patients
CAYMAN ISLANDS (October 30, 2018) – As the world observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Health City Cayman Islands is offering breast cancer and other solid tumor cancer patients an opportunity to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss through the use of a…
Experimental vaccine prevents strokes
From Newsmax New Japanese research has developed a vaccine that could prevent strokes. The experimental vaccine may even prevent heart attacks, said study co-author Dr. Hironori Nakagami, a professor at Osaka University. The vaccine was part of research conducted on…
30 Oct Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 H/cane
30 Oct Tue 2018 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Tue Oct 30 2018 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: The National Hurricane Center is issuing…
Young scientists develop enviro-friendly bricks made out of urine
By HEATHER DOCKRAY From Mashable Scientists still haven’t developed a cure for the common cold, but who cares? The young scientists of the world are focusing their attention on what matters most: bricks made out of piss. A group of…
Studies: Daylight saving time increases risk of heart attack, stroke
From Newsmax Daylight saving time brings extra daylight and seems harmless, but researchers say it hides a hidden danger: Daylight saving time brings a higher chance of having a stroke or heart attack. On Nov. 4, daylight saving time ends…
29 Oct Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 H/cane
29 Oct Mon 2018 Tropical Report Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Mon Oct 29 2018 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: The National Hurricane Center is issuing…
Saxon and Cambridge Mobile Telematics partner to launch Cayman Islands’ safest driver contest and mobile app
Contest aims to reduce unsafe and distracted driving behaviors and increase safety By CMT BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The start of the holiday season in Grand Cayman usually coincides with an increase in road accidents. To raise awareness of risky driving behaviors and…
Guyana recognises SMEs as a key pathway in its transition to a Green State
Port of Spain, October 25, 2018 – Caribbean governments are recognising the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the transition to green-blue economies that are more environmentally sustainable, inclusive and resilient. Guyana has now outlined its bold plans…
Open Science Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean: CILAC 2018
From UNESCO The second Open Science Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean (CILAC) began in Panama City this Monday. The Forum aims to create a dynamic and inclusive space to contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and…
NASA’s Chandra spacecraft snaps out of ‘safe mode’ funk, resumes operations
By Mike Wehner From BGR It was only a few days ago that NASA announced its Chandra X-Ray Observatory was experiencing a bit of unexpected downtime. The spacecraft was forced to enter its automated safe mode, which it’s designed to…