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THE CHRISTMAS season is filled with joy, food, festivities, and family gatherings, but it can also bring stress, fatigue, overeating, and disrupted routines. Between holiday parties, late-night events, rich meals, and last-minute shopping, your...
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THE CHRISTMAS season is a time of joy, family gatherings, food, and celebration; but for women experiencing menopause, it can also be a period of heightened stress, symptoms, and emotional overload. Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, and...
AS THE world paused to observe World AIDS Day 2025, Jamaica is taking the opportunity to highlight significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS while reaffirming its commitment to reducing new infections and improving access to care for all...
CHRONIC ILLNESSES remain one of the leading global health concerns, and at the centre of many of these conditions is a powerful but often overlooked biological force: inflammation. While inflammation is the body’s natural defence mechanism,...
WHEN HURRICANE Melissa tore across Jamaica, it left more than physical destruction in its wake. It unsettled something deeper – our sense of safety, our emotional rhythm, and our memory of what normal feels like. For many, the storm passed. However...
IN THE days leading up to Hurricane Melissa, Niesha Smith, a mother in Lacovia, St Elizabeth, did what many other Jamaicans did – she stocked up on non-perishable items such as dry food and tinned goods. She filled her pantry with enough to keep...
SUICIDE IS a complex public health issue resulting from an interaction of multiple factors; there is no single cause. The main causes are generally categorised as individual, relationship, community, and societal risk factors that converge to...
TRAUMA IS an emotional response to a terrifying event, while Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop if symptoms of trauma persist and interfere with daily life. Most people who experience trauma will...
MENOPAUSE CAN impact relationships through emotional, physical, and cognitive changes, but open communication, mutual support, and seeking professional help can aid in navigating these challenges. Emotional symptoms like irritability and mood...
IN THE days since Hurricane Melissa, many persons have been trying to stay strong while carrying more than words can express. Homes are being repaired, hearts are still processing, and workplaces are quietly holding the weight of it all. As a...
SOME PEOPLE see their doctor every year for a physical to make sure that they are in good health. There is debate about whether you need to go that often. However, in the end, it depends on your age, general health and risk factors for certain...
HURRICANES CAN cause tremendous damage, not just to homes and communities, but also to our mental health. After experiencing such a traumatic event, many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed. It is important to know that these feelings...
AS THE world population continues to live longer, the quest for the fountain of youth is at the forefront of many people’s minds. From anti-ageing supplements to plastic surgery, people will try just about anything. The problem with many of these...
EARLY DETECTION saves lives! Early detection of breast cancer not only saves lives, but in today’s world, there is good treatment, therefore early screening is crucial. However, helping to prevent breast cancer is also important and there are many...
Breast cancer remains Jamaica’s most common cancer, with more than 1,200 new cases and several hundred deaths each year, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Preventing radiation-related cancers, therefore, supports national cancer...
BREAST CANCER remains the most common cancer among women worldwide as well as in Jamaica, where it is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths. In 2022, an estimated 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer globally, with 670,000...
