Health
March 25, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Executive medical profiles save lives
In 2021, 54-year-old Vaughn Brown* accompanied his wife to the doctor after she showed symptoms of COVID-19. While she planned to do an executive medical profile after recovering, Brown, feeling…
March 25, 2026
Menopause, midlife and the end of people-pleasing
For many women, midlife is often marked by the onset of menopause and signals more than a biological transition. According to the World Health Organization, this stage of life is increasingly being…
March 18, 2026
The growing diabetes crisis in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Diabetes has become one of the most pressing non-communicable diseases affecting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. According to data from the International Diabetes Federation, approximately…
March 18, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Pre-diabetes: The silent warning before diabetes
Pre-diabetes is increasingly being recognised by health experts as one of the most important early warning stages in the development of type 2 diabetes. Often described as a “silent condition,”…
March 18, 2026
Global study finds gap between expectations and the reality of perimenopause
A new international study – believed to be the largest of its kind – examined what people know about perimenopause and what symptoms they experience. The results reveal a clear gap between what…
March 18, 2026
by Marsha Jones
Give to gain: why women’s health is a priority in the diaspora
We marked International Women’s Day (in the UK) this year under the theme ‘Give to Gain,’ and were reminded of a powerful truth: when women give to themselves-through rest, prevention, and proactive…
March 11, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Understanding colon cancer and the importance of early detection
Colon cancer remains one of the most significant health threats affecting Jamaicans today. While advances in treatment and screening have improved outcomes globally, many cases locally are still…
March 11, 2026
How to recognise possible complications during postpartum
Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognise what’s normal and what could be a complication – even if you’ve given…
March 4, 2026
Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP): As people awoke to headlines over the weekend about deadly US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the potential of widening conflict, alerts, social media and conversations at…