Dear Reader, Charmin is concerned about the repeated fingernail infections she has experienced recently. She likes wearing her finger-nails long and she uses acrylic over her own fingernails. Recently, her own nails have become very soft and discoloured. She asks Check Up for advice on how to prevent nail infections. Fungal nail infections can go […]
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Prime Minister Mia Mottley says there is a heightened need for greater education in preventing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Mottley said teaching the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as early as at the primary school level would make a significant difference in reducing NCDs and other chronic health challenges currently putting a burden on the […]
Dear readers, Ingrid* is a 23-year-old student attending a tertiary institution. She is planning to break up with her boyfriend because of vaginal bleeding, which occurred after their last sexual encounter. The sex occurred just before the man had to attend some important lectures, so it occurred without any foreplay or preparation. It was forceful […]
The Vector Control Unit will continue its fogging programme to control the Aedes aegypti mosquito population this week in selected areas in St Michael. On Monday, November 23, they will visit Durham Close, Weston Terrace, Denton Road, Ulster Road, Brecon Road, Ealing Road, Rockhampton Road, Rochester Road, Inniss Close, Long Gap, Husbands Land, Piedmont Park, […]
Dear Readers, TS emails Check up asking if we can possibly help her. Her nipples are small, and she wants them to get big. Many women want their nipple size increased to add to their physical beauty, rather than for practical purposes like breastfeeding babies. Attractive breasts with good-sized nipples help increase the self-confidence of […]
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue its fogging exercise this week in St Michael and St James. On Monday, December 7, the team will focus on the parish of St James. The areas to be fogged are: Waterhall, Waterhall Terrace, Povi Avenue, St. Silas, St. Silas Heights with […]
Jeana asks why her boyfriend always falls asleep after they have sex. She finds this very annoying. This may be annoying but it’s a very common occurrence with men. After sex, men often fall into a deep sleep. Recent research shows that these men are not bored. Contrarily, they’ve had a great time leading to […]
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that effective today, Wednesday, January 6, until Friday, January 8, all polyclinics will be open for emergency and urgent care services only. However, government pharmacies will be open to honour prescriptions. Meanwhile, the Ladymeade Reference Unit and the HIV Foodbank will be closed from today, Wednesday, January […]
Dear Readers, Mel D is 25 years old and lived with her babyfather for four years. She left him recently. Mel says she loves the guy but has to love herself more. She believes he’s sick. She’s a very attractive girl, yet he continues to be sexually active with other women. Even the baby’s nanny […]
by Dr Dorothy Cooke-Johnson Until recently, the main early detection cancer tests offered to Bajans have involved pap tests, digital rectal examination, tumour biopsy and PSA’s (Prostate Specific Antigen tests). Researchers worldwide are searching to develop newer more accurate and less invasive tests for early detection of cancer. Now, instead of taking a sample biopsy […]