There are many forms of cancer; many of which are life threatening. Colon cancer; a common and preventable one, affects both men and women and with screening, early detection can save your life. Healthy living looks at the options available to detect the disease. Dr. Mark Musa, Gastroenterologist “It’s the second leading cause of cancer […]
When helping an accident victim, most Emergency Medical Technicians would tell the public to call 911 and not to attempt to move the injured person. Good Samaritans who want to help can cause additional injuries. But Benque Viejo is facing a dilemma, as it is filled with good Samaritans who have no choice but to […]
A family is seeking the public’s assistance in locating some medical instruments that went missing from their luggage on public transportation. A team of surgeons recently completed general pediatric surgeries on group of young children. Today, one of the patients was heading home on a bus to Chunox when upon approaching Orange Walk Town the […]
A two-day forum on AIDS/HIV concluded today at the Radisson Hotel. The participants were from the public sector as well as numerous NGOs. While the number of new infections decreased during the past year, the forum highlighted numerous areas where work is required. According to one presenter, there is no protection in the laws of […]
Many people confuse this condition with having a stroke. Bells Palsy is a facial paralysis that can be scary, but thankfully not as harmful as a stroke. Its causes are not established but the experts say that it is not linked to the stroke. Healthy Living this week explores this condition. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Imagine […]
A team of medical specialists from the United States have been working around the clock at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. They are offering specialized treatment, including surgeries for conditions that hundreds of Belizeans are afflicted with. And for the first time, cardiac catheterizations are being offered. News Five’s Delahnie Bain was at the K.H.M.H. […]
White spots on your skin? It could be a number of skin conditions most of which are treatable at your dermatologist. Healthy Living looks at one of the culprits, Vitiligo. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting The skin can suffer from a number of conditions. One of which, includes changes in pigment. Vitiligo is one condition that causes […]
Eight organizations received grants from the US Embassy to support the fight against AIDS through the Ambassadors’ HIV Prevention Program. Ambassador Vinai Thummalapally made the presentation in Belmopan totaling over one hundred and twenty-three thousand dollars which is a part of a multi-million dollar package to support HIV community programs in education, prevention and treatment. […]
Seven Seas in partnership with the San Cas Group this afternoon launched the “Seven Seas Think Pink” Campaign. The new initiative, which will run through-out the month of October, will be donating proceeds of its new product “Seven Seas Once-a-Day” to the Belize Cancer Society to assist with cancer awareness and prevention activities. News Five […]
Kidney Stones are common enough for most people to know about them. In fact, for a person who has passed stones, vivid memories of the excruciating pain make for a good story. But kidney stones can be prevented through proper hydration. Healthy Living looks at the causes of kidney stones and the main thing you […]
There was a blood drive today for residents and offices of Coney Drive organized by PAHO/WHO. The initiative was held to replenish the depleting blood bank of the Belize Blood Transfusion Services. With a high number of persons affected by diabetes, today’s event also included checks for glucose, body mass index and blood pressure levels. […]
Gout is a condition that mostly affects men. It can be linked to genetics, but it can also arise from alcohol consumption as well as age. The good news is that it is treatable and preventable. Healthy Living discusses this form of arthritis with Dr. Daniel Godinez. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting For those who’ve experienced it, […]
The Get Up and Program has been running for three months, and today the health conscious group received two hundred and fifty tennis shoes and expect another shipment of the same amount. The participants who have accumulated two hundred sixty points in the program are being gifted a pair of sneakers on behalf of One […]
We all receive vaccinations as part of the immunization program of the National Health Service to ward off debilitating diseases. With the rapid development in the drug therapy, new vaccinations have become available commercially; not only for children but for adults as well. They are considered a good investment to keep you healthy and safe. […]
Some medical conditions may not be life threatening but can be a source of embarrassment and discomfort to the person living with it. Urinary incontinence is not discussed publicly very often; it is a condition that is more common in women even though some men experience it as well. This week’s Healthy Living seeks to […]
Stigma and discrimination are common barriers to mental health. The primary care providers for these individuals must take extra care when dealing with the fragility that comes with their poor mental health. That is why over a hundred health care providers who concluded a training program were honored through a partnership between the Ministry of […]
The recent spike in suicides in Benque Viejo Town has alarmed residents. Those high school girls, who were believed to have been involved in Emotional or Emo practices when they took their lives, contributed to an overall increase in the incidences of suicides in Belize. That’s the focus of the third annual conference of the […]
Is there a particular sex, age range, or type of personality that is common or trending amongst people who attempt or commit suicide? And is it worse this year compared to other years? Dr. Claudina Cayetano, the Psychiatrist and Clinical Advisor for the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health Program, expounded on the current suicide statistics. […]
BERT is a familiar service for medical emergencies. In the first six months of 2011, BERT made an average of three hundred and ten runs per month, and that figure includes two hundred and forty-three were for medical emergencies. Aside from the Belize District, BERT operates in the Cayo District where it has trained emergency […]
There are many myths about the medical condition, osteoporosis, including that it only affects elderly women and it is only caused by a lack of calcium. But in this week’s Healthy Living, Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Andre Sosa, has the facts on the different types and causes of this bone disease. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Osteoporosis is […]
Diabetes continues to be among the top causes of death in Belize. In an effort to fight the “silent killer”, a weeklong youth camp is being hosted by the Belize Diabetes Association to educate participants on how to cope and properly manage their condition. This week Healthy Living discusses diabetic neuropathy, one of the common […]
According to World Health Organization statistics, about three hundred and forty six million people worldwide are living with diabetes. In 2004, over three million people died from complications related to high blood sugar. And that is why the Belize Diabetes Association has embarked on a special session to educate those who have lived with diabetes […]
In this issue of Healthy Living, we tackle one of the silent killers of women across the planet; that’s breast cancer. Even considering taking tests is a hurdle that many women find hard to overcome. There are two types of biopsies offered locally: the traditional open or surgical biopsy and the needle biopsy. So general […]
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital this afternoon issued a release on its policies in respect of the morgue. Earlier this week, the family of Sydney Richards and Roy Enriquez complained that they had not been allowed to witness the autopsies conducted on the bodies of both men. Richards was shot and killed on the corner […]
Many people take for granted that because they have twenty-twenty vision, they have nothing to worry about. But the fact is that proper and timely eye care is a necessity to everyone; whether you have perfect eyesight or you use glasses. This week Healthy Living looks at how to protect your eyes and for those […]
