Caribbean warned against overuse of antibiotics in animals
From Jamaica Observer GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Caribbean countries have been urged to implement measures to deal with the overuse of antibiotics given to animals as this may lead to resistant bacteria and resistance genes to spread from these animals…
Should men with prostate cancer take vitamin D?
From The People’s Pharmacy Low vitamin D levels in men with prostate cancer were linked to higher Gleason scores and more aggressive tumors. A new study indicates that men with prostate cancer should have their vitamin D level tested at…
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Exploring the decriminalization of marijuana – Part 3
By Robertson S. Henry and Andre de Caires From Caribbean news Now Because of the decline of the banana industry that used to employ thousands of persons directly and indirectly, the job market has declined significantly, leaving many unemployed. Many…
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New genetics program helps Caribbean women minimize cancer risk
From Caribbean News Now WEST PALM BEACH, USA — Caribbean women now have the ability to minimize cancer risk through a new genetics program that can help determine whether they are at risk for certain types of cancer. If you…
Whistleblower gets redemption—and a fortune—in Olympus bribery case
By Sue Reisinger, From Corporate Counsel When John Slowik, the new chief compliance officer at Olympus America Inc., discovered the company was paying bribes to win business, he reported it to his bosses. Their way of fixing the problem: they fired…
New genetics program to help Caribbean women minimize cancer risk
West Palm Beach, Fla. (March 8, 2016) – Caribbean women now have the ability to minimize cancer risk through a new Genetics program that can help determine whether you are at risk for certain types of cancer. The program, at…
Cayman Islands: Z99/Anytime Fitness/Generali Worldwide Health Challenge
New Year’s Health Challenge In 2015, Z99 approached Anytime Fitness to take part in a New Year’s Health Challenge. Entries from hundreds of people were submitted to Z99 over a course of 2 weeks. Only 10 participants were chosen. Those…
UK: Caribbean holiday from hell cruise ship couple label compensation offer “an insult”
By Andy Richardson From Birmingham Mail Stephen Gray and partner Christine Gould are battling for compensation with Thomson Cruises after being left on drip following Caribbean cruise A couple from Rubery whose luxury £6,500 dream holiday was ruined by a…
Top Caribbean hospital in Cayman Islands seeks to provide relief for Canadians on waiting lists
Health City Cayman Islands, a world class hospital in the north western Caribbean, has opened an office in Canada to support Canadian medical practitioners who want to move their patients off long waiting lists for non-emergency procedures and improve their…
Cayman Islands: Notification of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)
Cayman Islands Public Health Advisory Public Health officials are closely monitoring cases of hand, foot and mouth disease that have been identified in one school in the Cayman Islands. The hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness…
