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In today’s programme we look at the importance of hand washing, in preventing the spread of viruses.

Gastroenteritis in kids! What are the causes? How can this be treated or prevented?

The festive season brings family and friends together and automatically food and fun will become part of the celebrations. However it’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure that food is prepared and stored in the correct manner to prevent food borne illnesses.

Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, this Christmas it’s important to ensure that you consume foods that are healthy. In today’s programme we help you to strike a balance in your diet.

If you have been diagnosed with Kidney Disease, you might think it’s the end of the world, but with proper treatment, diet and lifestyle changes you can live a productive life. Today on Healthline we speak to two individuals who have been living with the disease.

Chikungunya is a viral disease that usually causes fever and joint pain. Other symptoms include headache, muscle pain, swollen joints and rash. It’s transmitted to people by mosquitoes. How exactly does this happen? Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey tells us.

The current outbreak of chikungunya, coupled with the fact that flu and dengue fever are circulating the island makes this a scary and trying time for many parents, especially those with young children. Fever is one of the symptoms of Chikungunya, Dengue, and the Flu; so today on Healthline, we will be providing tips on managing this symptom in children.

Healthy back to school ideas and tips.

Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Panic Orders, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD. What do all these illnesses have in common? They are all mental illnesses.  

Monday July 28 is being commemorated World Hepatitis Day and so we take the opportunity to find out more about this illness.

The Chikungunya virus is present in 17 Caribbean countries and counting, with a total of 5 thousand confirmed cases to date. It is largely accepted that the virus, though not yet reported in Jamaica, will inevitably get here.

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