MILWAUKEE (AP): Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations. Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of...
Clinical research is opening new pathways of hope for cancer patients worldwide by expanding access to innovative, science-driven therapies rooted in precision medicine. As the global cancer burden continues to rise, with more than two million new...
For many persons, weight loss feels like a constant cycle of effort, frustration, and disappointment. New diet plans are tried, gym memberships are started, and calorie counts are memorised, yet results often fall short or do not last. According...
For many Jamaicans, health conversations often centre on blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. But emerging research continues to point to another critical system that influences overall well-being: the gut. According to Dr Orlando Thomas,...
As the flu season continues, the National Health Fund (NHF) is urging Jamaicans living with asthma to take extra precautions, as influenza infections can significantly worsen their symptoms and increase the risk of serious complications. Flu season...
Whether coping with prolonged power outages following Hurricane Melissa or trying to maintain healthy routines during periods of disruption, Jamaicans living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can still protect their health with the right...
The destruction left behind by Hurricane Melissa remains vivid in the national consciousness. Images of flooded homes, impassable roads, and shattered livelihoods dominated news coverage, but among the most troubling accounts were those involving...
Heart failure is a clinical syndrome in which the heart cannot pump blood sufficiently to meet the body’s needs, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid build-up in tissues. It arises from structural or functional...
At the Masters of Medicine Medical Conference: The Weight of the Matter: Redefining Health and the Heart, held January 16 to18, 2026, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, leading clinicians and researchers from around the world gathered to...
As cardiovascular disease continues to rank among the leading causes of death in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, regional and international medical leaders convened in Kingston for the 2026 Masters of Medicine Medical Conference, themed ‘The...
Psychosocial support and targeted learning-loss interventions have served as central pillars of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s recovery effort in Region Five in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Regional Director Susan...
When people hear the term hydrotherapy for dogs, many imagine a happy pet splashing around in water for recreation. While dogs may indeed enjoy being in the pool, therapeutic aquatic rehabilitation is far from casual swimming. In clinical settings...
The start of a new year often comes with pressure to reset, improve, and push forward with ambitious resolutions. But, for women navigating menopause, this season of life calls for a different approach, one rooted in listening rather than forcing....
Winter in the UK is often described as a time to slow down. The long nights, grey skies, cold winds, and constant drizzle create a natural pull towards staying indoors and becoming less socially active. For many, it is simply an inconvenience. But...
As 2026 unfolds, health professionals are encouraging persons to move beyond short-lived resolutions and toward sustainable lifestyle changes that support the mind, body, and overall well-being. Across the globe, research continues to show that...
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the visible damage across Jamaica told only part of the story. Roofs were torn away, communities flooded, and livelihoods disrupted, but, beneath the surface, another crisis was unfolding. Emotional shock, grief,...
Published:Wednesday | December 31, 2025 | 12:06 AM
When it comes to some medications, where and how you store them matters, as they can quickly lose their potency if exposed to heat. Proper storage is therefore essential to keep them safe. Dr Khaleah Kirkland, a pharmacist, explains which...
After Hurricane Melissa devastated communities across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, sweeping away homes, displacing families, and leaving thousands emotionally shaken, much of the immediate response, understandably, focused on food, water,...
For Dr Keren-Marie St Clair, skin health is more than aesthetics — it is deeply connected to confidence, mental well-being, and quality of life. As the founder of The Skin Lab Jamaica and creator of The Skin Lab, a medical-grade skincare line...
Published:Wednesday | December 24, 2025 | 12:05 AM
The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) marked a significant milestone in its public health advocacy efforts with the successful staging of its inaugural ‘Early Detection Saves Lives’ radio telethon, a national fundraising and awareness initiative to...
Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2025 | 12:06 AM
As dogs live longer and veterinary medicine continues to advance, canine rehabilitation has become an essential part of modern pet care. Much like physical therapy for humans, canine rehabilitation focuses on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and...
Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2025 | 12:05 AM
HORMONES ARE often spoken about in conversations around mood, weight, energy, and overall health, but many people do not fully understand what they are or why they matter. In truth, hormones are among the most powerful chemical messengers in the...
Published:Wednesday | December 10, 2025 | 12:07 AM
THE CHRISTMAS season is filled with joy, food, festivities, and family gatherings, but it can also bring stress, fatigue, overeating, and disrupted routines. Between holiday parties, late-night events, rich meals, and last-minute shopping, your...
THE CHRISTMAS season is a time of joy, family gatherings, food, and celebration; but for women experiencing menopause, it can also be a period of heightened stress, symptoms, and emotional overload. Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, and...
AS THE world paused to observe World AIDS Day 2025, Jamaica is taking the opportunity to highlight significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS while reaffirming its commitment to reducing new infections and improving access to care for all...
