Health

May 27, 2026 by Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

The best part of menopause? The ‘after- party’

For many women, menopause is spoken about in hushed tones, a stage of life associated with hot flashes, sleepless nights, mood swings, and hormonal upheaval. It is often framed as something to survive, rather than something to move through and beyond.

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May 27, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Showing up for life:  Relay For Life 2026 launches with message of hope, healing and community
The fight against cancer is not fought only in hospitals or treatment rooms. It is fought in homes, in communities, in quiet moments of fear, and through the support of people who refuse to let…
May 27, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Endometrial cancer  - Why Jamaican women must pay attention to silent warning signs
Endometrial cancer, a disease affecting the lining of the womb, is emerging as a major health concern for women in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. Alarmingly, Jamaica now has one of the highest…
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May 27, 2026

A study on robotic bronchoscopy suggests improvements in early lung cancer detection in Jamaica
Jamaica, May 2026 -Health authorities in Jamaica have increasingly emphasized the need to raise awareness about lung cancer and its risk factors, particularly smoking. The National Health Fund notes…
May 20, 2026

Wellness conference aims to transform conversations around men’s mental health  
A groundbreaking initiative focused on reshaping conversations surrounding men’s mental health, emotional well-being and leadership in Jamaica will take centrestage on June 13 with the staging of the…
May 20, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Why men’s mental health deserves greater attention 
For generations across the Caribbean and many parts of the world, men have often been conditioned to believe that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. Phrases such as ‘man up’ and ‘be strong’ have…
May 20, 2026

Jamaica taps IAEA support to expand cancer care services
GENEVA, Switzerland: Jamaica is set to receive technical support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the Government moves to expand cancer care services across the island over the…
May 20, 2026

One in three adults lives with high blood pressure - How to prevent and detect it early
In Jamaica, around one in three adults lives with high blood pressure, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The authorities also note that a significant proportion of people…
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May 14, 2026

Advertorial | Tripeptide: Speculative Perspectives on a Collagen-Derived Informational Peptide
Within contemporary peptide science, increasing attention has been directed toward short peptide fragments generated through endogenous protein turnover, rather than being interpreted as inert…
May 13, 2026 by Keisha Hill

77% of Caribbean mental health patients not getting care
 Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that mental health is just as essential as physical health. Across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, conversations surrounding emotional…