Health
08 Jul, 2026
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Hot flashes, sleepless nights and brain fog? - Jamaican women are talking more about menopause
At 49, Marcia* thought she was simply under stress. Between managing her job, caring for her aging mother, supporting her children and keeping up with church activities, she expected to feel tired.…
01 Jul, 2026
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Eight months after Hurricane Melissa, diaspora medical mission supports communities in recovery
Eight months after Hurricane Melissa battered sections of western Jamaica, recovery efforts continue as healthcare professionals from Jamaica and the diaspora work together to restore essential health…
01 Jul, 2026
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Don't ignore the signs: Cancer symptoms women often overlook
Women's bodies naturally experience many changes throughout life, from menstruation and pregnancy to menopause. While many physical changes are completely normal, others may signal an underlying…
24 Jun, 2026
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Nayo Swan | Healthy eating, active living: We need action now
How is the Caribbean one of the most nutrient-rich food regions in the entire world, yet we have one of the highest non-communicable disease burdens worldwide? We have markets overflowing with fruits…
24 Jun, 2026
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What's in your bottle? The healthier drinks Jamaicans are choosing
For years, the beverage aisle has been dominated by sugary sodas, sweetened juices and flavoured water. Today, however, a quiet shift is taking place as more Jamaicans pay closer attention to what…
24 Jun, 2026
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More young adults are being diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers
You may have heard that colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. However, it is not the only gastrointestinal (GI) cancer that doctors are diagnosing in patients below the age of 50,…
24 Jun, 2026
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For a soothing cup of herbal tea, here’s how to grow and prepare your own herbs
AP: Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb…
17 Jun, 2026
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World Blood Donor Day - One donation that made surgery and recovery possible
When most people think about blood donation, they think about emergencies. They may think about accident victims rushed into operating rooms, or patients whose lives hang in the balance after a…