Health

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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, or eye screening, they haven’t done them....

YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) tract, also known as your gut, plays an important role in your overall health. Your gut is lined with a special barrier that releases helpful nutrients into your bloodstream while keeping harmful things, like toxins, from...

YOU MAY be having perimenopause if you experience irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood swings, brain fog, vaginal dryness, and weight gain, but the only way to confirm it is to consult a doctor. According to Orlando...

Stress and poor mental health can negatively impact your physical and mental well-being, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, and a weakened immune system. This can also manifest as changes in mood and behaviour, such as...

People often desire to lose weight quickly, even overnight, due to various factors including the desire for a quick fix, unrealistic expectations, or the influence of fad diets and social media trends. While some overnight weight loss is possible...