Health
February 12, 2026
by Keisha Hill
UltraClear anti-ageing solution
In Jamaica and across the Caribbean, demand for advanced aesthetic treatments continues to rise as more people seek safe, effective, non-surgical options for maintaining healthy, youthful skin. At…
February 11, 2026
What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?
Extensive research over the years has continued to identify the Mediterranean diet as one of the best for heart health. Why? It helps reduce chronic inflammation in the body, explains Janet McCann, a…
February 4, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Weight loss struggles?
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…
February 4, 2026
It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
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…
February 4, 2026
by Keisha Hill
Why gut health matters more than you think
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…
February 4, 2026
Clinical research brings new hope to cancer patients
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…
January 28, 2026
Asthmatics urged to take extra care during flu season
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…
January 28, 2026
Senior citizens and natural disasters: a growing public health concern
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…
January 28, 2026
Maintaining healthy eating with NCDs after Hurricane Melissa
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…