Health

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The growing diabetes crisis in Jamaica and the Caribbean

Diabetes has become one of the most pressing non-communicable diseases affecting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. According to data from the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 12.5 per cent of Jamaican adults aged 20 to 79 are living with diabetes, representing an estimated 235,600 people nationwide.

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Published 5 hours ago by Keisha Hill

Pre-diabetes: The silent warning before diabetes

Pre-diabetes is increasingly being recognised by health experts as one of the most important early warning stages in the development of type 2 diabetes. Often described as a “silent condition,”…
Exhaustion is a general decrease in performance, impaired memory, decreased concentration, and forgetfulness.
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Global study finds gap between expectations and the reality of perimenopause

A new international study – believed to be the largest of its kind – examined what people know about perimenopause and what symptoms they experience. The results reveal a clear gap between what…
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Published 5 hours ago by Marsha Jones

Give to gain: why women’s health is a priority in the diaspora

We marked International Women’s Day (in the UK) this year under the theme ‘Give to Gain,’ and were reminded of a powerful truth: when women give to themselves-through rest, prevention, and proactive…
March 11, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Understanding colon cancer and the importance of early detection

Colon cancer remains one of the most significant health threats affecting Jamaicans today. While advances in treatment and screening have improved outcomes globally, many cases locally are still…
Support plays an important role in recognizing postpartum complications.
March 11, 2026

How to recognise possible complications during postpartum

Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognise what’s normal and what could be a complication – even if you’ve given…
A student views her cell phone at Ronald McNair Sr High School in August 2025 in Atlanta.
March 4, 2026

Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP): As people awoke to headlines over the weekend about deadly US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the potential of widening conflict, alerts, social media and conversations at…
March 4, 2026

Study identifies potential immunotherapy strategy for early-stage prostate cancer

PHOENIX (AP): A multi-institutional study led by Mayo Clinic and published in Cell Reports Medicine reports that pairing a next-generation immunotherapy with standard hormone therapy before surgery…
March 4, 2026

3 things you should know about cancer and the heart

Cancer and heart disease are two of the leading causes of death in the Caribbean. Understanding their connection can make a meaningful difference in prevention and treatment. As cancer therapies…
March 4, 2026

What is depression?

Depression is more than just sadness, it is a medical condition that affects mood, thinking, behaviour, and physical health. The World Health Organization defines depression as a leading cause of…