Health

Melisa Anderson Cross
July 29, 2026

The silent epidemic: Why non-drinkers are developing fatty liver disease

For many decades, liver disease was almost exclusively attributed to excessive long-term alcohol consumption. But today, the demographic is shifting as busy professionals and other individuals are being diagnosed with liver disease without ever touching an ounce of alcohol.

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Dwayne ‘Stewie’ Stewart, co-founder and festival director of Films That Move; Paul Stilley, Deputy Public Affairs at the United States; and Alicia Walker, programme director of Films That Move, share a moment during the latest edition of the film scre
July 29, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Breaking the silence - How film can help us heal

Sometimes, the first step towards healing is finding the courage to tell the story. For many people who have experienced violence, abuse, loss, or crisis, the journey that follows can be complicated…
Dr Brian Kazzara, consultant psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, shares a moment with Lesley-Ann Wanliss, director of Bright Sparks and recipient of the Emerging Filmmaker Award, and Jordan Morris, director of Smile and winner of the Lens of Legacy Award. T
July 29, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Stories of grief, memory and healing take centrestage

Among the films that stood out during the latest Films That Move screening series were two productions that explored healing from very different perspectives, one through the raw experience of losing…
July 22, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Climate change places children and older adults at greater health risk
Small Island developing states (SIDS) are facing an escalating public health crisis as climate change increasingly affects the air people breathe, the food they eat, the water they depend on, and…
July 22, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Beating the heat- protecting yourself as temperatures rise
The heat is becoming harder to ignore. Across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, residents are increasingly feeling the effects of hotter days and warmer nights, with many adjusting their routines to…
July 22, 2026

Pregnancy changes can reveal heart valve disease
Valve disease affects how blood moves through the heart, and pregnancy is often a time when symptoms first appear or become more noticeable. According to Katie Young, MD, a cardio-obstetrics…
July 22, 2026

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make…
July 22, 2026

New AI tool predicts brain tumour recurrence risk without costly genetic testing

Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have shown that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can analyse routine pathology slides to help clinicians classify meningiomas, the most common primary…
July 15, 2026 by Keisha Hill

What if nothing is wrong with you?
“What’s wrong with me?” It is one of the most common questions, life coach Nicola Clarke, founder of Chapter 2 Unleashed, hears from clients about navigating major life transitions. Surprisingly,…
July 15, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Finding calm after 50 - How women can reduce stress and reclaim their well-being
At 54, Michelle* had what many would consider a successful life. She had built a rewarding career, raised two children into adulthood, and was caring for her elderly mother while juggling the demands…