Category: Paradise… In Sickness & In Health

The talk of the town this week is the tragic story of a young American woman who threw her baby out of a car window and then attempted suicide herself. The baby unfortunately did not survive, the woman is now left wondering what in the world happened? The birth of a baby can trigger a […]

In our last edition we discussed the increasing rates of cancer and which kinds of cancer were at the top of the hit parade. Now lets look at how cancer screening and early detection can improve the outcomes of many of these cancers.   Skin Cancer While regular screening is not recommended for all people, […]

This flu virus is a nasty creature. It mutates often. In its mild forms it attacks the cells of our nose and throat. Severe forms go deeper. It can damage our lungs, causing infections and pneumonia. The coronavirus, which is now on every continent except Antarctica, is such a severe virus. Of course, we do […]

There are so many unknowns about the novel corona virus that has triggered unprecedented quarantine efforts, dangerous conspiracy theories and global alarm. Much of what we know about coronaviruses comes from the ones that we’ve dealt with before – ranging from deadly global health threats such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) to versions that […]

Although we have not had a lot of rain so far this year, Dengue fever is already starting to appear in pockets around the Island. Other diseases such as Japanese Encephalitis, Chikungunya and Malaria (there is not so much Malaria in Bali), are transmitted by mosquitos. Do you seem to get eaten alive when others […]

Samoa is currently experiencing a tragic measles outbreak. Thousands of people have been affected and at least 70 have died, mostly children under the age of 5. With medical science providing us with the option not to get measles by vaccinating our children why are outbreaks like this still happening? The answer? People are choosing […]

Newborns usually spend 2 to 3 hours a day crying. Normal as it may be, a bawling baby can be distressing for infants and parents alike. Babies sometimes wail for no obvious reason. But other times, they’re trying to tell you something with their tears.   Reasons for Crying With a bit of common sense […]

We used to think of the dreaded PAP smear as part of our annual duty of care to ourselves…but it looks like you may get a bit of reprieve with the new, almost globally recognized, protocols for PAP smear screening.   Why should I have a PAP smear? Cancer of the cervix (kanker leher rahim) […]

Circumcision is the removal of the flap of skin, which naturally covers the tip of the penis. Many people, including some doctors, have very strong feelings about circumcision. There are conflicting points of view about the risks and possible benefits of circumcision. Legal and ethical issues about circumcision are also being widely discussed. Medical specialists […]