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YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) tract, also known as your gut, plays an important role in your overall health. Your gut is lined with a special barrier that releases helpful nutrients into your bloodstream while keeping harmful things, like toxins, from...
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ACROSS JAMAICA and the Caribbean, a crisis is eroding our health, economies, and dreams for the future. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses, in addition to mental...
YOU MAY be having perimenopause if you experience irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood swings, brain fog, vaginal dryness, and weight gain, but the only way to confirm it is to consult a doctor. According to Orlando...
CAREGIVERS FOR cancer patients provide a vital support role, assisting with medical, practical, and emotional needs, and often acting as the main link to healthcare providers. This demanding role can lead to significant physical and emotional...
Stress and poor mental health can negatively impact your physical and mental well-being, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, and a weakened immune system. This can also manifest as changes in mood and behaviour, such as...
One of the most common and least discussed symptoms of menopause is vaginal dryness. Many women feel embarrassed to talk about it, but you are far from alone. Up to 50 to 60 per cent of women in mid-life years experience dryness, itching,...
People often desire to lose weight quickly, even overnight, due to various factors including the desire for a quick fix, unrealistic expectations, or the influence of fad diets and social media trends. While some overnight weight loss is possible...
Belly fat accumulation is often the result of a combination of factors including diet, lifestyle, genetics, and hormones. A diet high in calories, especially from sugary and processed foods, along with a lack of physical activity, are major...
IN TODAY’S fast-paced world, many people focus more on their careers, investments, and personal belongings than on their own health. However, there’s a simple truth that too many overlook: routine health screenings, particularly executive profiles...
MANY DIETS, supplements, and meal replacement plans claim to ensure rapid weight loss. However, people may see better results with lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, keeping track of calorie intake, intermittent fasting, and reducing the...
THE MINISTRY of Health and Wellness (MOHW), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), has taken an important step in addressing the harmful effects of mercury in skin lightening products (SLPs...
WINNIFRED ‘MS PEARL’ Stern lived to the remarkable age of 108 years. When asked the age-old question about the secret to a long life, her answer was always succinct: “God.” A wife, mother, and the oldest member of the Golden Designs programme, Ms...
Consultant rheumatologist and president of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica, Dr Desiree Tulloch-Reid, is commending the Jamaican Government and the National Health Fund (NHF) for their decision to include intravenous Rituximab on the list of vital,...
ROBOT-ASSISTED CARDIAC surgery is heart surgery done through very small incisions in the chest. The surgeons use tiny instruments and robot-controlled tools to do heart surgery in a way that is much less invasive than open-heart surgery. This...
A cough that will not go away should prompt you to get checked for tuberculosis or TB. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the germ Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mtb that affects mainly the lungs. TB can also affect the spine (...
WHEN PEOPLE talk about sleeping like a baby, they usually mean that they slept deeply and soundly. Sleep is such an integrated part of our lives, yet we tend to not give it much thought. To improve sleep, prioritise your exposure to bright light,...
