[5 out of] 10 things e-cigarettes won’t tell you
By Jen Wieczner From marketwatch They may be safer, but they also threaten to upend decades of anti-smoking efforts “We’re Big Tobacco in disguise.” When electronic cigarettes first debuted in the U.S. about five years ago, they seemed like a…
Malaria cases on the decline in Guyana
From Caribbean360 Health authorities gave no figures regarding deaths but said malaria mortality rates however, continue to fall as increased malaria prevention and control measures continue to dramatically reduce the impact of the disease. GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana recorded…
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Virgin Galactic spacecraft crash kills one From BBC Dr David Whitehouse, space scientist: “I think this shows that there is no such thing as routine, regular safe access to space” Continue reading the main story Related Stories Will crash set…
Plan won’t save Great Barrier Reef: Australian scientists
From Business Insider Sydney (AFP) – Australian government plans to protect the Great Barrier Reef are inadequate, short-sighted and will not prevent its decline, the country’s pre-eminent grouping of natural scientists said Tuesday. The draft plan, released for consultation last…
Guardian partners with Caribbean GIS to track chikungunya in the Caribbean
From Spice Islander Everything about chikungunya is painful. Even the virus’ name comes from a Kimakonde word describing the contortions of one suffering severe joint ache. Fever, rash, cramps, headache, nausea and fatigue are just some of the symptoms of…
More than 7 suicides per hour in the Americas/Caribbean says new PAHO report
From Pan American Health Organization Mexico City, 22 October 2014 (PAHO/WHO) — Some 65,000 people take their own lives in the Americas each year—more than 7 per hour—according to a report released today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),…
33 Easy Tips To Grow Your Hair Faster
By Alissa Ward From olwomen Having long hair is a treasure. It is an unlocking key, there comes a point in one’s life when everyone wants long hairs. Women are big fan of long hairs and so are many men….
Reparations commission working towards Caribbean-wide rally – Beckles
By Anika Kentish From Caribbean360 ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Wednesday October 15, 2014, CMC – A two-day conference on reparations has ended here with a call for Caribbean nationals “to rally ‘round the cause of reparatory justice”. Chairperson of the Caribbean…
Five U.S. Airports are enacting new screening measures to protect against Ebola
By David Hudson From Whitehouse The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have announced that the following five U.S. airports will soon begin enhanced Ebola screening for all travelers coming from Ebola-affected…
Forgiveness may hold key to health, youthfulness
By Sr. Janet Lovell From Caribbean Life Generally, people believe that as they get older their beauty, health, and youthfulness diminish with age. For this reason, many lean toward plastic surgery, strenuous exercise, and harsh diet. However, this is not…
