Health

May 7, 2026

Health Ministry: No Hantavirus cases in Jamaica 

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says Jamaica has not recorded any cases of hantavirus, while urging the public to remain vigilant as it continues monitoring international reports of the viral…
May 6, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health + Fitness | The best ways to take your vitamins for maximum benefit

In an age where wellness is increasingly prioritised, vitamins and supplements have become a daily habit for millions. Yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), simply taking supplements…
May 6, 2026

Health + Fitness | Research shows link between diet and glaucoma management

What a person eats may influence how glaucoma is managed, potentially affecting how much medication is needed to control the debilitating eye condition. Health researcher Genesis Edokpa draws a link…
May 6, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health + Fitness | Why immunisation remains one of the most powerful public-health tools

Immunisation is widely regarded as one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to prevent disease, disability, and death. According to the World Health Organization, vaccines save between 3.5…
 Simmonds Fisher
April 30, 2026 by Keisha Hill

When medicine says ‘no more’

There is a particular kind of despair that does not come from a diagnosis itself, but from what follows: “There is nothing more we can do.” For thousands of people living with stroke, multiple…
A tiny, minimally invasive device, smaller than a dime, is now helping close dangerous heart defects without the need for surgery.
April 29, 2026

Tiny device with life-saving impact

A groundbreaking advancement in paediatric heart care is transforming how doctors treat one of the most common and potentially serious conditions affecting premature babies. A tiny, minimally invasive…
April 22, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Endometriosis: Breaking the silence on a misunderstood disease

Every year, Endometriosis Awareness Month shines a light on a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains widely misunderstood. Endometriosis is more than just ‘bad period pain’;…
April 22, 2026

Reproductive health challenges women face

Women’s reproductive health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, yet across the world and particularly in the Caribbean, many women continue to face serious, often preventable health challenges.…
The ScripTalk device and medication containers with the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology tags. The assistive technology reads prescription information aloud, helping persons who are blind, visually impaired, or have reading challenges manag
April 15, 2026

Talking prescription technology improves medication access for the visually impaired

For persons who are blind, visually impaired, or living with reading challenges, something as routine as taking medication can be stressful and risky. Small print and complex medication instructions…