Health
July 8, 2026
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories – and what to do about it
BOSTON (AP):
When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up.
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a…
July 8, 2026
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.…
July 1, 2026
by Keisha Hill
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…
July 1, 2026
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…
June 24, 2026
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…
June 24, 2026
by Keisha Hill
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…
June 24, 2026
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,…
June 24, 2026
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…
June 17, 2026
by Keisha Hill