Medicine

Your Health : Eat 1 Cucumber everyday and this will happen to your body

Start eating 1 cucumber a day and you will notice not only numerous positive health changes in your body but you will notice beauty benefits as well. more »

March 8, 2019 5:40 AM

Your Health : If you skin and eyes are turning yellow, it could be a sign of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer is hard to detect and only 8 percent of all people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive after 5 years. So it's best to know some of the signs so your doctor can help you treat it asap... Read this... more »

March 7, 2019 5:49 AM

Many Haitians have diabetes and know even know about it!

Did you know? If you are over 40 and overweight you are more likely to develop diabetes. Add to this the fact that most Haitians believe whatever illness is going on in their body has to do with the supernatural, they forget about silent killer diseases like diabetes. more »

January 28, 2019 6:33 AM

Poireau (Leek): Haitians add it to food as spice but do you know all the health benefits?

Most Haitian women spice up their meats with poireau (leek in English) but are you aware of all the nutritional properties of this amazing little vegetable? Read this... more »

December 12, 2018 8:28 AM

Haiti Medical Crisis: Only 5 Hospitals in the entire country is open 24 hours a day

Did you know? A survey conducted by St-Luc Hospital and the Maryland Medical Center revealed that only 5 hospitals in the entire country are able to provide appropriate medical coverage 24 hours a day. more »

August 31, 2018 7:48 AM

Haiti Medical Crisis: Only 15 Hospitals nationwide have an Intensive Care Unit

A national survey of 39 Haitian hospitals with more than 6 beds conducted by St-Luc Hospital and the Maryland Medical Center revealed that only 15 of these hospitals have an intensive care unit (ICU Level 1) for a total of 90 beds with the possibility of 45 intubated patients. more »

August 26, 2018 7:02 PM

Haiti Medical Crisis: ZERO Medical infrastructure in 122 Section Communales in Haiti, NO hospitals, not even a health clinic

Did you know? Out of 570 communal sections in Haiti, 122 of them lack Health infrastructure. Tthat means no hospitals, no health clinics, no medical equipment, no Ambulance, not even a "bourèt" or a "bourik" to take someone to a hospital nearby if there is a medical emergency. more »

August 26, 2018 1:41 PM

To sleep with or without a pillow, which is best? Which do doctors recommend?

You ever go to sleep and when you wake up in the morning your neck or back is hurting? You ever wake up with a headache in the morning? It could be your pillow. Read this and find out what's best, should you sleep with your without a pillow? more »

July 31, 2018 5:08 AM

Are you stressed out? Maybe it is because you are not getting enough sleep

Did you know that if you are not getting enough sleep, just a little bit, that can seriously affect your mood, your energy level, how you think and your ability to handle stress? more »

July 28, 2018 5:10 AM

Haiti Health - Doctors Without Borders closing down 2 hospitals in Port-au-Prince

Two hospitals operated by Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) will close their doors in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, the aid group announced. A big sign on the front gate reads: "We are no longer receiving patients, the hospital is closed." more »

July 20, 2018 7:31 PM