Health

July 8, 2026

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories – and what to do about it

BOSTON (AP): When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a…
July 8, 2026

Hot flashes, sleepless nights and brain fog? - Jamaican women are talking more about menopause

At 49, Marcia* thought she was simply under stress. Between managing her job, caring for her aging mother, supporting her children and keeping up with church activities, she expected to feel tired.…
July 1, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Eight months after Hurricane Melissa, diaspora medical mission supports communities in recovery

Eight months after Hurricane Melissa battered sections of western Jamaica, recovery efforts continue as healthcare professionals from Jamaica and the diaspora work together to restore essential health…
Health
July 1, 2026

Don't ignore the signs: Cancer symptoms women often overlook

Women's bodies naturally experience many changes throughout life, from menstruation and pregnancy to menopause. While many physical changes are completely normal, others may signal an underlying…
June 24, 2026

Nayo Swan | Healthy eating, active living: We need action now

How is the Caribbean one of the most nutrient-rich food regions in the entire world, yet we have one of the highest non-communicable disease burdens worldwide? We have markets overflowing with fruits…
June 24, 2026 by Keisha Hill

What's in your bottle? The healthier drinks Jamaicans are choosing

For years, the beverage aisle has been dominated by sugary sodas, sweetened juices and flavoured water. Today, however, a quiet shift is taking place as more Jamaicans pay closer attention to what…
June 24, 2026

More young adults are being diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers 

You may have heard that colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. However, it is not the only gastrointestinal (GI) cancer that doctors are diagnosing in patients below the age of 50,…
June 24, 2026

For a soothing cup of herbal tea, here’s how to grow and prepare your own herbs

AP: Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb…