US: 25 percent of antibiotic prescriptions not needed
From Newsmax Nearly 25 percent of antibiotics prescribed in the United States are given for conditions they aren’t meant to treat, a new study finds. Antibiotics are miracle drugs that can cure deadly bacterial infections. But too often they are…
Stem cell therapy may be treatment for Macular Degeneration
from Newsmax Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in seniors, and existing treatments are few. But now, experiments in pigs and rats suggest that stem cell therapy might help curb at least one form of the…
Cayman Islands HSA encourages women to protect themselves from cervical cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is encouraging women to take action to protect themselves from cervical cancer by educating women about the ways they can prevent the disease which include regular screening…
How Tai Chi can relieve chronic pain
By Brian Syuki From Care2 Research shows that tai chi can help people dealing with fibromyalgia symptoms and chronic pain, and it offers many other health benefits to boot. You can ease fibromyalgia symptoms through exercise. However, you have to be careful when choosing which…
Study: Best Cure for Cough Is Chocolate
By Brian Freeman From Newsmax Patients suffering from a cough who used a chocolate-based medication reported a “significant improvement” in their symptoms within two days, compared to those on a regular cough syrup, according to a study conducted by a…
Statins may help prevent diabetes-related eye problems
From Newsmax Diabetic patients who take statins to treat high cholesterol may get an added benefit: a lower risk of damage to the retina, a new study suggests. Researchers found that diabetic patients taking statins were 14 percent less likely…
First International Consensus on Fibromuscular Dysplasia
From Society for Vascular Medicine January 16, 2019 – The “First international consensus on the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasia” (FMD) has been published online first today in Vascular Medicine and the Journal of Hypertension. The consensus document was written by a…
Garlic reduces risk of disease by curbing inflammation
By Lynn Alison From Newsmax The United States has the dubious distinction of having the highest obesity rate in the world. Obesity carries many health risks, including in many cases chronic inflammation. According to numerous studies, chronic inflammation has been…
Cayman Islands “Have a Heart” fundraiser
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens is staging its “Have A Heart” fundraiser over two days in February 2019: Friday 8th (2 pm to 6 pm) and Saturday 9th (9 am to 5 pm). All funds raised from this project will provide financial assistance to…
Health City Cayman Islands expands Intensive Care Unit capabilities
From South Florida Caribbean News CAYMAN ISLANDS – Health City Cayman Islands now operates a Level 3 Trauma Center, following the commissioning of its newly expanded Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in early December 2018. On Monday, December 10, a ribbon-cutting ceremony at…
