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Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) Executive Director Deborah Chen (left) is delighted with equipment donated to the HFJ by the CHASE Fund in November 2025. CHASE Projects Manager Latoya Foster (centre) tests the controls after the presentation. Sharing in
September 30, 2026

CHASE Fund backs a healthier heart for Ja: ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’ this World Heart Day

As Jamaica joined countries around the world in observing World Heart Day on September 29 under the theme ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’, the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund is highlighting its continued investment in cardiovascular care and its commitment to strengthening health services for Jamaicans.

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Kencot SDA Expo puts healthy stewardship into practice

Stewardship at the Kencot Seventh-day Adventist Church extends beyond managing money and material possessions, with the congregation placing greater emphasis on caring for the body and helping…
Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) Executive Director Deborah Chen (left) is delighted with equipment donated to the HFJ by the CHASE Fund in November 2025. CHASE Projects Manager Latoya Foster (centre) tests the controls after the presentation. Sharing in
30 Sep, 2026 0

CHASE Fund backs a healthier heart for Ja: ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’ this World Heart Day

As Jamaica joined countries around the world in observing World Heart Day on September 29 under the theme ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’, the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund is…
Traditional foods can sit comfortably within a healthy diet. Movement does not have to mean joining a gym.
30 Sep, 2026 0

‘Heart disease can hide in plain sight: Don’t miss a beat’

‘Heart Disease can hide in plain sight - Don’t Miss A Beat’. This is the theme for World Heart Day 2026. The message couldn’t be clearer. Heart disease, which includes heart attacks and heart failure…
Researchers studied 483 adults with obesity and found three different biological types of the disease.
30 Sep, 2026 0

Study identifies patients with obesity most likely to benefit from GLP-1-based treatment

Why do some people lose substantial weight with GLP-1-based medications while others see more modest results? A Mayo Clinic study offers a potential answer by identifying a distinct biological subtype…
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton addresses the opening ceremony of the evaluation, highlighting the need to modernise Jamaica’s health system and strengthen preparedness for emerging health threats.
23 Sep, 2026 0

Jamaica moves to strengthen health security following external evaluation

Jamaica is moving to further strengthen its capacity to prepare for and respond to public-health threats, following the completion of an international assessment designed to identify where the…
23 Sep, 2026 0

Why your hormones may be working against you

You are eating better, exercising more and trying to manage your stress, yet the weight is not coming off the way it used to. Your sleep is changing, your energy is dipping, your mood seems less…
23 Sep, 2026 0

HIV surge in the Philippines: A wake-up call for Jamaica

“I feel fine.” Those three words can offer reassurance. But when it comes to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, feeling fine tells you very little about your status. You can look healthy,…
23 Sep, 2026 0

Recognising the warning signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save a life

“Time is brain when it comes to stroke treatment,” says Josephine Huang MD, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida. “The sooner a person receives medical care, the greater the chance of reducing…
16 Sep, 2026 0

When did being ‘fine’ become a full-time job?

How are you? I am fine! There it is. Two words carrying more emotional baggage than any two words should reasonably be expected to handle. According to life coach Nicola Clarke, ‘I am fine’ has become…