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Jamaican correctional officer killed during altercation over fried fish By Jamaica Gleaner From St Lucia News Online IMAGE: Ramar Bent JAMAICA GLEANER – The alleged killing of a correctional officer by a member of the Jamaica Defence…
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Cayman Islands Lab Manager appointed to CariPHLN
DEH Laboratory Manager Johnson appointed to Executive Committee of CariPHLN The Cayman Islands laboratory manager for the Department of Environmental Health has been tapped to sit on the seven-member Executive Committee of the Caribbean Public Health Laboratory Network. The goal of…
Two people in Sydney diagnosed with Zika virus after arriving back from the Caribbean
By AAP and RACHEL EDDIE and LUCY THACKRAY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Two Sydney residents diagnosed with mosquito-borne Zika virus The infection was detected on Friday, NSW Health confirmed on Tuesday They had recently returned from travels in the Caribbean…
Cayman ready for Zika
Cayman Prepared to Combat Zika Virus The Cayman Islands Ministry of Health and related stakeholders have been meeting to update Government on efforts taken to prepare and respond to the possible introduction of the Zika Virus to the Cayman Islands….
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Dangerous: Study
From Newsmax Scientists continue to debate when doctors should prescribe blood pressure medication for older Americans, with a new study saying delayed treatment puts people at greater risk of stroke. For people 60 and older, a U.S. panel in 2014…
Heart-brain link offers new Alzheimer’s prevention strategies
By Charlotte Libov From Newsmax New evidence of a link between Alzheimer’s and heart disease may provide new ways to prevent the dreaded brain ailment, a top cardiologist says. “The more we learn about Alzheimer’s disease, the more similarities we…
Cayman Islands drug council expands programme
Now in its fifteenth year, the National Drug Council’s holiday campaign seeks to expand by encouraging consumers to take a socially responsible approach to drinking throughout the year. This year’s successful two-tier programme featured a Designated Driver Programme in partnership…
Trinidad declares health emergency over Zika virus/WHO declares emergency
Trinidad declares health emergency over Zika virus From St Lucia News online CARIBBEAN360 – No cases of the Zika virus have surfaced in Trinidad and Tobago, but Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh has declared a national public health emergency as…
Caribbean fights to shield its US$29 bn tourism industry from Zika Highlights — 30
By Adele Ramos From Amandala, Belize BELIZE CITY, Wed. Jan. 27, 2016–The countries surrounding Belize have all reported confirmed cases of the Zika virus, and so have four of our CARICOM sister nations. In fact, Belize is one of only…
Exercise improves functioning in dementia
By Charlotte Libov From Newsmax People with dementia who participate in a regular exercise program may improve their ability to perform daily tasks more independently, a new study finds. It’s known that exercise benefits people with dementia, and now a…
