Monkeypox is caused by the Orthopoxvirus, which is related to the smallpox family of disorders native to the African continent. However, this virus has recently spread throughout Africa and to some countries in Europe. Monkeypox (mpox)is capable...
GRAVES’ DISEASE is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. It causes the body to make too much thyroid hormone, and that condition is called hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. Thyroid hormones affect many organs in the body, so...
SLEEP IS an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function...
CHOLESTEROL IS a waxy, fat-like substance throughout the body. It is not bad, unless you have too much of it. Your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins and some hormones, but too much cholesterol can pose a problem. Cholesterol comes from...
SMALL AND medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play significant roles in enabling, constraining and shaping the nature of growth, innovation and sustainability of our global, regional and local economies. They also tend to be very agile and able to...
WHILE MOST households contain a medicine cabinet stocked with ibuprofen and paracetamol, there are alternative natural remedies that you can use to prevent and treat a wide range of ailments. For those who do not want to be constantly reaching for...
WITH ELECTRIC vehicle (EV) technology rapidly emerging globally as the next generation technology in the transportation industry, The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona has been ensuring that educators and students in the Caribbean are aware...
THE IDEA of waking up early, sitting down to breakfast, and writing a few pages in a journal sounds great. However, in practice, it rarely works out so cleanly. After a while, you start sleeping in a little more, then you skip writing, because you...
GARFIELD DALEY is a man of many talents. He is driven to achieve and excel in all areas of his life, including spiritual, financial and family. He is a native of Jones Town in west Kingston where he lived with his parents and siblings until the...
WHEN IT comes to breast cancer, there are a number of ways you can protect yourself. While it is important to note that several factors shaping your personal lifetime risk of breast cancer are completely out of your control, among them genetics,...
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, where data volumes are exploding and market dynamics are constantly evolving, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has surfaced as the secret weapon for achieving financial success. AI...
Jennifer Richards Wilson, a Jamaican teacher living in China, is the conceptualiser of Activate Core’s Virtual Book Tour. The concept of the book tour emerged during the coronavirus pandemic, where authors who were unable to travel physically to...
SELF-CARE IS not synonymous with self-indulgence or being selfish. Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you can be well, you can do your job, you can help and care for others, and you can do all the things you need to...
For Patecher Hinds and countless women worldwide, cars are synonymous with beauty and freedom. Some people find her love affair with vehicles to be strange, and constantly ask how she continues to steer her relationship with cars. Hinds also known...
THERE IS an imminent real estate boom in Manchester catalysed by the recent May Pen to Mandeville leg opening of the East-West highway. According to Simone Spence-Johnson, president of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and real estate agent with...
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY is a prevalent complication of diabetes that affects the nerves, leading to discomfort and reduced sensation in affected areas. This condition arises due to prolonged exposure to high blood sugar levels, which can damage the...
FOR OVER 40 years, the Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service Training Agency (HEART/NSTA Trust) has been the largest provider of technical, vocational education and training in Jamaican and the Caribbean. The organisation, known...
The El Instituto de Mandevilla 40th Anniversary Homecoming and Awards Banquet did not meet the $5-million fundraising target. However, the organisers said the overall event was a success. As part of the event, the organisers intended to raise funds...
AORTIC STENOSIS is one of the most common and serious valve disease problems. Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening and can sometimes be referred to as a failing heart valve. Aortic stenosis restricts the blood flow from the...
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce (MCC), in partnership with SnappLTD and the Golf View Hotel, will host the ‘Central Jamaica Business Expo 2024’ from June 7-8 in Mandeville. According to Simone Spence-Johnson, president of the MCC, this will be...
MITOCHONDRIA ARE special compartments (organelles) in our cells that are best known for their role as powerhouses, as they break down food molecules and turn out adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecular fuel for the rest of the cell. However, they...
SKIN CANCER develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day, including your palms, beneath...
THE CARIBBEAN, known for its scenic beauty, has been a popular destination for investments in the hospitality and financial sectors for a considerable time. The region is currently expanding its economic horizons through several growing industries...
Following the mid-term break, approximately 145 students at Elletson Primary and Infant School, including those in the special education unit and the infant department, will find their school environment more comfortable. This positive change was...
Physical fitness gets most people’s attention, and for good reason. A healthy body can prevent conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, and help you maintain independence as you age. Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness,...
