Health

A woman washes her face as she prepares for work.
December 9, 2025

Here’s what dermatologists are saying about your skin care routine: Keep it simple

AP: There always seems to be someone on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram showing you a multistep skincare routine they swear by. They might use expensive products like snail mucin or red-light therapy…
Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Roshane Reid-Koomson
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Prostate cancer the most common cancer in Jamaica

PROSTATE CANCER is a disease that starts in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is found at the base of the bladder and is about the size of a walnut.…
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

How to eat smart at social events

EATING HEALTHY at social events is important because it supports overall physical and mental well-being by boosting energy, strengthening your immune system, and improving mood while also promoting…
December 9, 2025 by Dr Ché Bowen

Diabetics, stop testing just your sugar

TOO OFTEN in clinics across Jamaica, a patient walks in and says, “Mi sugar good”, pointing to a blood glucose result from a week ago. But when I ask about their HbA1c, kidney function, cholesterol,…