American doctors are successfully persuading increasing numbers of men with low-risk prostate cancer to reject immediate surgery and radiation in favor of surveillance, a trend that is sparing men's sexual health without increasing their risk of death. Subscribe to the Post Most newsletter: Today’s most popular stories on The Washington Post The latest evidence that [...]

The Insurance Association of Jamaica staged a successful health fair at the Holy Cross Church in Halfway Tree on the 3rd of October.  Despite the rainy conditions, many supporters braved the inclement weather in support of the initiative which was broadcast by Mello FM. The ‘Boogie Man’ renowned radio personality ‘Barry G’ led the proceedings [...]

Consultant urologist Dr Robert Wan has raised doubts about the ability of guinea hen weed to prevent prostate cancer. Speaking at the Prostate Cancer Medical Conference put on by the Jamaica Cancer Society at the weekend, Wan pointed out that he is yet to see any clear evidence which indicates that guinea hen weed prevents [...]

Erectile dysfunction: A marker for heart disease BY ANIKA RICHARDS Online/Health coordinator richardsai@jamaicaobserver.com Sunday, July 26, 2015 TROUBLE getting and keeping an erection for sexual activity is more than just a problem in a man's pants or in the sack – it is an early sign of impending heart disease. Consultant urologist at the University [...]