Health
30 Sep, 2026
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CHASE Fund backs a healthier heart for Ja: ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’ this World Heart Day
As Jamaica joined countries around the world in observing World Heart Day on September 29 under the theme ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’, the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund is…
30 Sep, 2026
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‘Heart disease can hide in plain sight: Don’t miss a beat’
‘Heart Disease can hide in plain sight - Don’t Miss A Beat’. This is the theme for World Heart Day 2026. The message couldn’t be clearer. Heart disease, which includes heart attacks and heart failure…
30 Sep, 2026
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Study identifies patients with obesity most likely to benefit from GLP-1-based treatment
Why do some people lose substantial weight with GLP-1-based medications while others see more modest results? A Mayo Clinic study offers a potential answer by identifying a distinct biological subtype…
23 Sep, 2026
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Jamaica moves to strengthen health security following external evaluation
Jamaica is moving to further strengthen its capacity to prepare for and respond to public-health threats, following the completion of an international assessment designed to identify where the…
23 Sep, 2026
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Why your hormones may be working against you
You are eating better, exercising more and trying to manage your stress, yet the weight is not coming off the way it used to. Your sleep is changing, your energy is dipping, your mood seems less…
23 Sep, 2026
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HIV surge in the Philippines: A wake-up call for Jamaica
“I feel fine.” Those three words can offer reassurance. But when it comes to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, feeling fine tells you very little about your status. You can look healthy,…
23 Sep, 2026
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Recognising the warning signs of a stroke and acting quickly can save a life
“Time is brain when it comes to stroke treatment,” says Josephine Huang MD, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida. “The sooner a person receives medical care, the greater the chance of reducing…
16 Sep, 2026
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When did being ‘fine’ become a full-time job?
How are you? I am fine! There it is. Two words carrying more emotional baggage than any two words should reasonably be expected to handle. According to life coach Nicola Clarke, ‘I am fine’ has become…
16 Sep, 2026
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When parents and children drift apart
the distance between parents and children does not always begin with a major disagreement. Sometimes, it happens quietly; one missed conversation, one busy evening, one unanswered question, one more…