Health

July 15, 2026

The brain-body connection key to reducing the risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona: The same lifestyle choces that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer also can reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, MD, a cognitive neurologist…
July 12, 2026

Poems

After the Storm In bold the warnings of our collision was written. Yet, pages could never fully capture the devastation to come. Day one... day 2, we waited, we rested we flirted with the idea…
July 8, 2026

1 in 8 healthy adults unknowingly carries a serious genetic risk – study
When Mayo Clinic researchers sequenced the genomes of 484 seemingly healthy adults, they found that about 13 per cent carried a serious, previously unrecognised genomic risk – conditions those…
July 8, 2026

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories – and what to do about it
BOSTON (AP): When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a…
July 8, 2026

Hot flashes, sleepless nights and brain fog? - Jamaican women are talking more about menopause
At 49, Marcia* thought she was simply under stress. Between managing her job, caring for her aging mother, supporting her children and keeping up with church activities, she expected to feel tired.…
July 1, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Eight months after Hurricane Melissa, diaspora medical mission supports communities in recovery
Eight months after Hurricane Melissa battered sections of western Jamaica, recovery efforts continue as healthcare professionals from Jamaica and the diaspora work together to restore essential health…
Health
July 1, 2026

Don't ignore the signs: Cancer symptoms women often overlook
Women's bodies naturally experience many changes throughout life, from menstruation and pregnancy to menopause. While many physical changes are completely normal, others may signal an underlying…
June 24, 2026

Nayo Swan | Healthy eating, active living: We need action now
How is the Caribbean one of the most nutrient-rich food regions in the entire world, yet we have one of the highest non-communicable disease burdens worldwide? We have markets overflowing with fruits…
June 24, 2026 by Keisha Hill

What's in your bottle? The healthier drinks Jamaicans are choosing

For years, the beverage aisle has been dominated by sugary sodas, sweetened juices and flavoured water. Today, however, a quiet shift is taking place as more Jamaicans pay closer attention to what…