Remember Christopher Bowman? Since the age of ten years he has been living with a rare condition called a bleeding tumor which, as far as we can tell, has only been detected locally on him. Bowman is short by four months of his twenty-fourth birthday. But as that milestone quickly approaches, the bleeding tumor continues […]
Much like each new day brings a promise of things to come, each New Year brings the opportunity to leave behind things of the past and look ahead with a new commitment. It is the time of the year when many will make resolutions for the New Year. But are they kept? Healthy Living finds […]
There will be an excess of food, drinks and merriment this extended holiday weekend. But there’s no need to pile on the calories. In this week’s Healthy Living, Nutritionist Sandra Collins shares useful advice on how to make it through the many treats and eats this Christmas season. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Whether it was last […]
An outbreak of tuberculosis amongst an unspecified number of employees at Fruta Bomba Limited, a papaya processing facility in the Corozal District, has been reported. It is believed that upwards of twenty-eight field workers have been afflicted with the disease following the diagnosis of an employee who exhibited symptoms of pulmonary infection. Despite being quarantined […]
Christopher Bowman has lived with a tumor on his chest for most of his life. He has taken two surgeries in the United States to have it removed. However, he has about eighteen more to go. And the bill is in the hundreds of thousands. Bowman contacted News Five because time may be running out […]
It’s the Christmas season, so there is bound to be an abundance of cakes, chocolates and other sweets. It’s also a good time to exercise extra care in your oral hygiene. Cavities are not reserved for children; adults are also prone to them. Constant brushing of the teeth is a safe measure to keep you […]
Without eyesight, the simplest things can be the biggest challenges to overcome. Many take such things as crossing the street or avoiding an uncovered manhole for granted, but for the blind, it can be the difference between an ordinary day and a bruised knee. In this week’s issue of Healthy Living, we have the story […]
HIV/AIDS is in the spotlight around the globe today as World AIDS Day is observed under the theme “Universal Access and Human Rights”. On a global scale, UNAIDS estimates that thirty-three point three million people are currently living with HIV. That staggering figure includes two point five million children. In Belize, the infection rate is […]
Nearby at the Bliss, Reflect and Protect, was the theme at one of seven rallies held around the country to mark World AIDS Day. Although the statistics are showing that the number of affected youths is on the decrease, the battle against the disease is far from over. The most vulnerable group, the youths, were […]
HIV/AIDS will be the primary focus of activities taking place on Wednesday, as Belize observes World AIDS Day. But the churches got a head start on the discussions with a three day summit that ended on Saturday. Over one hundred and thirty pastors, church leaders and volunteers participated in the workshop, where they were sensitized […]
Cold sores usually appear on the lips and are triggered by two types of viruses. While they are extremely contagious they are not dangerous. In this week’s edition of Healthy Living, a dermatologist explains that once you have the virus, you will not get rid of it, but there are treatment options to help you […]
Bruce Cullerton was mauled by Max the jaguar twenty four hours after hurricane Richard in October. Max’s cage was destroyed by a tree that fell when the eye of the hurricane swept over the Western Highway at the house of Richard Foster, a filmographer for the National Geographic. Cullerton was suffering from diabetes for many […]
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. It manifests itself first among children and flares up with the seasonal changes. Healthy Living this week has helpful tips on how to deal with the condition. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Asthma is a long term disease, there is no cure. It can only […]
Gestational diabetes manifests itself during first pregnancies. It is a condition that is on the increase among pregnant women between the ages of thirty and thirty-five. Contributing factors are the local diet which is high in carbohydrates and the lack of exercise. Healthy Living this week examines this growing health problem. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting The […]
It is one of the leading causes of death in the world and Belize is no exception. This week the Belize Diabetes Association is taking the opportunity to sensitize the public on how to prevent the disease. And because more and more, young people are being affected—primarily with type one diabetes—the Association is focusing its […]
The culture of herbal medicine and midwifery is still practiced primarily at rural communities. There is one traditional healer who made her mark in Belize and beyond our borders in her sixty-nine years of practicing traditional medicine. Tonight her family and all those she helped along the way, are grieving her death. Hortense Robinson was […]
A thousand families were affected by Hurricane Richard. Some of the adults may be able to cope with the emotional toll, but for children, the impact may be lasting and that requires special attention. Healthy living this week has sound advice on how to treat post disaster depression. Joyce McFadzen, Hurricane Victim (File: October 27th, […]
On Tuesday night we broke the news that at the top of the Ministry of National Security, directives were issued to the Immigration Department to grant visas to Chinese nationals via the Belize Embassy in Cuba. The Chinese and other nationals stopover in Belize on chartered flights and then make their way to the promised […]
You may remember the name Farah Jones from a City Council scandal involving the embezzlement of sixty thousand dollars. Jones was accused of stealing half that amount, but maintained her innocence and has not been charged. Today when she came to our studios, Jones definitely didn’t have thirty thousand dollars; in fact the Renal Kidney […]
Another mother visited Channel Five studios looking for Good Samaritans. She’s not asking for hurricane assistance but it is for her son, twelve year old Glenford Lino, has been diagnosed with a rare brain condition called encephalitis. Lino was first admitted to the hospital because he constantly complained about headaches. But according to Nicole Lovell […]
This week, Healthy Living looks at the health risks posed by Hurricane Richard. As you know, the affected victims are still living in unhealthy environments, which are breeding grounds for diseases. We found out that two main concerns are over the safety of water and perishable foods. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Hurricane Richard set its sight […]
Hernias can affect anyone, male or female, young or old, healthy or unfit. It is common worldwide but luckily it can be remedied with an uncomplicated surgery. This week’s Healthy Living looks at the causes of this condition and ways to prevent it. Marleni Cuellar reporting It is one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions […]
According to statistics, as many as thirty-seven percent of deaths in Belize are linked to tobacco related diseases. Earlier today an initiative was launched to prohibit smoking in public places, including government buildings and schools and certain private businesses. The measure will protect the public from exposure to tobacco smoke. The Ministry of Health, through […]
There is an alarming number of persons affected with diabetes; in fact it is considered the number one health problem in the country. There is now a noticeable increase in the number of diabetics who develop eye complications. So today, in commemoration of World Sight Day, the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired teamed up […]
Diabetic retinopathy is on the increase; it is a condition that affects your eyesight and is one of the complications of diabetes. Most people do not know they are afflicted by it until they have lost their twenty-twenty. This week Healthy Living opens your eyes to this national health problem. Marleni Cuellar reporting Diabetes affects […]
