Health

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 may help overcome a long-standing barrier in early-stage prostate cancer treatment.

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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…
February 25, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Sleep solutions: why quality rest is a public health priority

Sleep is often sacrificed in the rush of daily life, but health experts warn that chronic sleep deprivation is quietly undermining the well-being of many Jamaicans. According to Dr Orlando Thomas,…
Water exercise is an excellent way to focus on fitness in a reduced gravity environment.
February 25, 2026

Water exercise: a low impact alternative for a healthier life

Regular exercise offers a wide range of benefits, including weight control, improved cardiovascular health, and better sleep quality. However, for many people, common forms of exercise such as…
Dr Sharon E. McKenzie.
February 25, 2026

Breaking the silence: confronting dementia care stigma in Jamaica

In many Jamaican homes, dementia is not spoken about openly. It is whispered about, dismissed as ‘just old age,’ or quietly concealed for fear of being labelled ‘mad.’ Families often struggle in…
Globally, research continues to show that women carry a disproportionate share of emotional and unpaid labour.
February 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Authenticity over expectation – why midlife changes everything

For much of their lives, women are rewarded for being agreeable, capable, accommodating, and emotionally available. We learn early how to read a room, manage expectations, smooth discomfort, and hold…
February 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill

‘Intentional care is not a luxury’

Wellness is often framed as a trend, something seasonal, aesthetic, or aspirational. But for Antoinette Davis, wellness is neither fleeting nor performative. It is foundational. As founder and Chief…
Dr Mariesha Terrelonge Lee, co-founder of Future Medicine and Aesthetics. 
February 11, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Future medicine and aesthetics

A new chapter in Jamaica’s aesthetic and wellness landscape has unfolded with the relaunch of Future Medicine and Aesthetics, a medical spa founded by Dr Marcus Lee and Dr Mariesha Terrelonge Lee. …