Pain, numbness and tingling in the arm can be worrying. There are many causes of this uncomfortable phenomenon and quite… Read More
We all know someone who is super-flexible, who can almost effortlessly perform the splits while most of us can only… Read More
For once, forget the cereal usually associated with the title of this piece. This time around we’re referring to the… Read More
When we think of knee injuries and pain, we often visualize people who play sports or older people who have… Read More
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in Saint Lucia and around the world, affecting over 15 million… Read More
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day and the aim is to raise awareness of this viral infection. Hepatitis can be… Read More
There are many reasons why osteoporosis occurs. One is lower levels of oestrogen, a significant factor during menopause which may… Read More
Everywhere we turn we are told to exercise; but as beneficial as is exercise, keeping fit is not without its… Read More
Rickets is a disorder identifiable by bowing of the legs, and is something that can be seen throughout the Caribbean.… Read More
Joint pain at the hip and knee is something many people experience, especially as they age. Where possible, non-invasive, conservative… Read More
Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is the most common of chromosomal abnormalities and affects around one in 1,000… Read More
Epilepsy, from the ancient Greek meaning to seize, possess or afflict, is a neurological condition that can affect brain activity.… Read More
Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder first known as Shaking Palsy but which later took its name from the English doctor… Read More
Some topics are hard to talk about but it is vital that we do discuss them. One such topic is… Read More
During the 60s and 70s emphasis in medical care was to develop vaccines against the rising number of childhood diseases.… Read More
In 2007 a Canadian group declared that Saint Lucia had the highest per capita incidence of diabetes in the world.… Read More
A Colles fracture is more common in women, young and old. Anyone can slip and suffer injuries trying to break… Read More
Do you feel pain in your chest when moving your arms, coughing, sneezing or breathing in deeply, that gets worse… Read More
How do we move, make decisions, smell, feel pain and make memories? The answer lies in our nerves, which make… Read More
Respiratory conditions are on the rise. The most common are fairly well known, such as asthma and bronchitis, but there… Read More
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