Alcohol Consumption and Its Link to Increased Cancer Risk: A Public Health Concern

Alcohol Consumption and Its Link to Increased Cancer Risk: A Public Health Concern

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  Alcohol consumption has long been a topic of public health concern, with numerous studies establishing a correlation between alcohol intake and an increased risk of various cancers. Despite this, awareness among the general public remains limited, partly due to historical suppression of information by the alcohol industry. This article delves into […]

2 Cases of Oropouche Virus Confirmed in Barbados

2 Cases of Oropouche Virus Confirmed in Barbados

By Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two adult cases of the Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in Barbados. OROV, which circulates in Central and South America and the Caribbean, can be transmitted to humans through bites from midges (commonly known as sand flies) and certain Culex mosquitoes, both commonly found in bushy […]