CHRONIC ILLNESSES remain one of the leading global health concerns, and at the centre of many of these conditions is a powerful but often overlooked biological force: inflammation. While inflammation is the body’s natural defence mechanism,...
WHEN HURRICANE Melissa tore across Jamaica, it left more than physical destruction in its wake. It unsettled something deeper – our sense of safety, our emotional rhythm, and our memory of what normal feels like. For many, the storm passed. However...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:06 AM
IN THE days leading up to Hurricane Melissa, Niesha Smith, a mother in Lacovia, St Elizabeth, did what many other Jamaicans did – she stocked up on non-perishable items such as dry food and tinned goods. She filled her pantry with enough to keep...
Published:Wednesday | November 19, 2025 | 12:07 AM
SUICIDE IS a complex public health issue resulting from an interaction of multiple factors; there is no single cause. The main causes are generally categorised as individual, relationship, community, and societal risk factors that converge to...
TRAUMA IS an emotional response to a terrifying event, while Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop if symptoms of trauma persist and interfere with daily life. Most people who experience trauma will...
Published:Wednesday | November 12, 2025 | 12:11 AM
MENOPAUSE CAN impact relationships through emotional, physical, and cognitive changes, but open communication, mutual support, and seeking professional help can aid in navigating these challenges. Emotional symptoms like irritability and mood...
IN THE days since Hurricane Melissa, many persons have been trying to stay strong while carrying more than words can express. Homes are being repaired, hearts are still processing, and workplaces are quietly holding the weight of it all. As a...
SOME PEOPLE see their doctor every year for a physical to make sure that they are in good health. There is debate about whether you need to go that often. However, in the end, it depends on your age, general health and risk factors for certain...
HURRICANES CAN cause tremendous damage, not just to homes and communities, but also to our mental health. After experiencing such a traumatic event, many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed. It is important to know that these feelings...
EARLY DETECTION saves lives! Early detection of breast cancer not only saves lives, but in today’s world, there is good treatment, therefore early screening is crucial. However, helping to prevent breast cancer is also important and there are many...
AS THE world population continues to live longer, the quest for the fountain of youth is at the forefront of many people’s minds. From anti-ageing supplements to plastic surgery, people will try just about anything. The problem with many of these...
Breast cancer remains Jamaica’s most common cancer, with more than 1,200 new cases and several hundred deaths each year, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Preventing radiation-related cancers, therefore, supports national cancer...
BREAST CANCER remains the most common cancer among women worldwide as well as in Jamaica, where it is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths. In 2022, an estimated 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer globally, with 670,000...
RESIDENTS OF Cedar Valley in Sligoville, St Catherine, recently benefited from a community health fair that included health screening, wellness workshops and giveaways, courtesy of the event sponsors. The project was conceptualised by Dr Juwell...
MAINTAINING A healthy weight, staying physically active, limiting alcohol, not smoking, and being mindful of hormone replacement therapy can help prevent breast cancer. Regular screenings like mammograms are also crucial for early detection, and...
Let us talk about menopause – the topic most women were never truly prepared for. So many women enter this stage of their lives feeling confused, frustrated, and alone; but it does not have to be that way. A fair amount of research has connected...
The following content is submitted and paid for by Jtech Global GmbH The combination of Tesamorelin and Ipamorelin represents a convergence of two complementary peptide-based mechanisms that may augment endogenous growth hormone release via...
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Caribbean Sub-Regional Office of the Health Emergencies Department hosted a Smart Hospitals Training in Kingston from September 23-25, aimed at strengthening the capacity of...
THE LUPUS Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) has officially launched Lupus Awareness Month (LAM) 2025. The event marked the beginning of a month-long series of activities dedicated to raising national awareness, fostering education, and building support...
WHAT IS the deal with vitamin D? It is known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ because your body absorbs it during time spent outdoors, but then again, it is also in some of the foods you eat. This vitamin has an important role to play in keeping your...
THREE YEARS ago, Latoya Minott Smikle’s world plunged into darkness. After five-and-a-half years of fighting courageously, her son Aiden-Jon Hall passed away due to complications of the deadly Sickle Cell Disease in 2022. From her painful loss, she...
Published:Wednesday | September 24, 2025 | 12:07 AM
DEPRESSION CAN affect anyone, even those who seemingly have it all. The death of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. It is normal for feelings of sadness or grief to develop...
IF IT feels like we are all a bit more anxious or depressed, it might be because we are. A new national report, published by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicates that nearly one out of five adults reported...
Published:Wednesday | September 17, 2025 | 12:13 AM
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 masks that allegedly hydrate your skin or help...
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 positive social connections by allowing you to...
