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Bullied kids face higher risk of cardiovascular disease
People who experienced bullying in childhood are more likely to be overweight and show higher levels of circulatory system inflammation in later life, finds a new research from the Institute of...
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Preedeep Reflexology : Let your feet be your health
Reflexology is a new technique used to cure diseases. It can be used as a complement with drugs and painkillers to cure people. Research in the US has shown that there are lots of positive benefits in...
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Misleading Labels : Know Your Food
Not all foods which claim to be healthy are actually good for you. Labelling on foods often leads to confusion among shoppers, and consumers should be wary of products labelled “low fat” or with “added...
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World Cancer Day marked
In the context of World Cancer Day 2014, the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, launched a series of activities at La Cannelle, Domaine Les...
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Specialist on call 24/7 project freeze
Health Minister Lormus Bundhoo had previously announced a range of measures to be implemented in 2014, including the setting up of a system of availability of specialists 24/7 in the emergency and...
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Cruel irony of summer
Whilst summer is enjoyable for abundant outdoor activities and we want to bare the most of skin, unfortunately the sun gives us a tough time with acne, sunburns, dandruff and infections. Dermatologist...
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Behaviour change is the cornerstone of HIV prevention
A One Day Screening Programme in the context of World AIDS Day 2013 was held at Basketball Playground, Batterie Cassée, Roche Bois on Sunday 01 December 2013. For the period 2011 – 2015, the World AIDS...
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Investments in Gynecology enhance standard of living
It is increasingly recognised that gynecological problems affect the quality of life of the mother and the child. Major global healthcare players have invested in modern clinics, with improvements in...
View ArticleHealth : Workshop on Management of Type 1 Diabetes
The annual World Diabetes Day, observed on November 14, was commemorated last week by several associations. In this context, the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life organised a One-Day Workshop on...
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Thirty retinal operations in four days by Professor Tabatabay
Professor Tabatabay, President of Teaching Eye Surgery and Ophthalmologist in Chief was present in Mauritius from the 19 to 26 October and performed thirty retinal operations for severe diabetic...
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New health track at Goodlands : Health minister raises alarm over physical...
A brand new health track was inaugurated on Saturday 26 October, at Domaine du Moulin, St Antoine, Goodlands. The Minister of Health and Quality of Life proceeded to the opening ceremony together with...
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The Pink Ribbon Month : October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual international campaign to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment...
View ArticleHeart diseases on the rise
The World Heart Day was celebrated on 29 September in Mauritius and countries around the globe. World Heart Day was founded to inform people that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause...
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Health – HIV/AIDS : Preventive measures bear fruits
In Mauritius, the first case of AIDS was identified in October 1987. As at end of August 2013, a total of 5,682 cases of HIV/AIDS were detected, of which 1,203 were females.
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Prof Don Nutbeam delivers Talk on Health Literacy
Professor Don Nutbeam, Vice Chancellor of University of Southampton, UK made a presentation on Health Literacy at the Burrenchobay Lecture Theatre of the University of Mauritius in Réduit last week.
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First Aid training for children at Kiddikids Activity Club
As part of their holiday program, the Kiddikids Activity Club found at Quatres Bornes organised a First Aid Training for the children. The training was held at Apollo Bramwell hospital, where around 22...
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Thai Herbal Poultice Massage : A feast for your body !
Imagine it. A feast for your body: a mix of ground herbs, wrapped tightly inside a natural porous cloth, steamed and applied to the body in gentle pressing, circular and rolling movements.
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New Health Track at Bassin
A Health Track at Bassin, Quatres Bornes was inaugurated last Thursday by Health Minister Lormus Bundhoo. The project was launched in November 2012 and is now completed.
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Hypnotherapy – A Non-Medication Therapy to stop smoking
News on Sunday talked to Mr Roshan Puncheye, a professional hypnotherapist who explained to us how hypnotherapy (hypnosis) is a safe way of quitting tobacco addiction. Mr Puncheye has been practising...
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Bamboo massage
Long before paper was invented, the Chinese recorded their history on thin slivers of bamboo. In fact, the material was used in a multitude of ways, ranging from musical instruments to elaborate...
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