Insomnia linked to junk food and nighttime snacking
From Newsmax New US research has found that a lack of sleep may increase the risk of obesity and diabetes by increasing cravings for junk food and nighttime snacks. Carried out by researchers at the University of Arizona, the study…
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Do pets really make people healthier?
By: Mary Daly From Care2 Who exactly are the people sharing their homes with animals? And how does it affect their lives? One large study aimed to explore just that. It’s been widely reported that pet scan improve our health…
The Music Modernization Act is signed into law
From All Access Music Group It’s official, as Pres. TRUMP has signed the ORRIN G. HATCH-BOB GOODLATTE Music Modernization Act. THE VERGE reports, “The bill, heralded by labels, musicians, and politicians, unanimously passed through both the House and Senate before going…
Conquering Cancer V – New advances in screening, diagnosis and treatment
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society is organizing Conquering Cancer V — Let’s Fight Cancer Together — a series of cancer awareness activities for both health professionals and the general public on 14th and 16th of September. Every two years the…
The Editor Speaks: Small businesses struggle – rid red tape!
It is difficult for small businesses to survive. Cayman Islands Minister Joey Hew was given this message loud and clear when he visited the office of the Cayman Islands Small Business Association (CISBA) recently. The main cause, said Dawn McLean-Sawney…
When it comes to heart health, Americans don’t know their numbers
Cleveland Clinic Survey Reveals Americans Worry About Dying From Heart Disease, But More Know Their Bank Balance Than Their Blood Pressure A Cleveland Clinic study shows that while 68 percent of Americans are worried about dying from heart disease, many…
Tenet: FDA approves new weight-loss option
New FDA approves new weight-loss option – promises significant benefits to Caribbean patients who want to lose weight without surgical intervention. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new balloon device to treat obesity without the need for…
More obese people in the world than underweight, says study
From BBC There are now more adults in the world classified as obese than underweight, a major study has suggested. The research, led by scientists from Imperial College London and published in The Lancet, compared body mass index (BMI) among…
Caribbean Tourism Report Q4 2014
New Consumer Goods research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research The Caribbean region is returning to sustained growth, with all countries expecting tourist arrivals to increase in 2014 and 2015. However, this is expected…
