Health
05 Aug, 2026
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Beyond the scale: Understanding the role of peptides in weight management
As the demand for weight-loss solutions continues to grow, peptides have emerged as a topic of increasing interest in conversations about body sculpting, fat loss and metabolic health.
05 Aug, 2026
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KPH marks 250 years with free health fair
More than 250 people accessed free health screenings, wellness education and medical support last Thursday as the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) hosted a Health and Wellness Fair at St William Grant…
05 Aug, 2026
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Health | Is your heart racing or skipping beats? - Learn when it could be an arrhythmia Learn when it could be an arrhythmia
Have you ever noticed your heart suddenly racing or feeling like it skips a beat? Divya Korpu, MBBS, with the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire,…
29 Jul, 2026
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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…
29 Jul, 2026
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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…
29 Jul, 2026
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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…
22 Jul, 2026
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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…
22 Jul, 2026
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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…
22 Jul, 2026
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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…