Lupus is a chronic long-term disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system, the body system that usually fights infections, attacks healthy tissue instead. No...
Local healthcare advocates are encouraging more persons to access screening for breast cancer, given the range of factors which put persons at risk for the condition, and the availability of various facilities for early detection and treatment....
Eating healthily is important for everyone, but when you have had breast cancer you may become even more aware of what you eat and drink. A balanced diet has been shown to have a range of health benefits. However, it is important not to feel...
Giving back has always been a passion for the Henderson family. Jennifer Henderson and her husband, Dave, migrated to the United States seven years ago. However, Jennifer, who is from St Ann, and Dave, who is from St Mary, continue to give back to...
CANCER AND cardiovascular disease (CVD) are the two commonest causes of morbidity and mortality in the Caribbean. Moreover, there is a growing population of patients who have both cancer and CVD, and data suggest that the economic burden faced by...
Olga Williams is the new national champion of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) National Seniors Spelling Bee competition, and she couldn’t be happier to bring the title back to the parish of St Mary. “I needed to do it for my parish...
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS of health (SDOH) contribute significantly to the severe morbidity and mortality that various cardiovascular diseases inflict on the society. The components of SDOH include wealth, income, employment status, education, housing,...
A new health facility to meet the particular need of chronically ill patients for personalised care is soon to begin operations in Jamaica. Dr Troy Byer, chief executive officer of Mindology Fitness, Omar Barnett, chief executive officer of...
There is no doubt that education is the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty, but for many students in Jamaica returning to school, it has been difficult to source theessentials they need including, pencils, notebooks and backpacks....
THE MINISTRY of Health and Wellness (MOHW), in partnership with the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), is offering free prostate cancer screening, buttressed by an awareness campaign, in observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Through the...
Host and author, Dr Terri-Karelle Reid, has donated copies of her book – My Brand Compass: The 13 Cs to building your personal brand – to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS). These books will be distributed to main libraries across the 14 parishes in...
THE MONTH of September has been designated as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to bring attention to this very common type of cancer that is the leading cause of death in many Jamaican men. Prostate cancer is a major burden in Jamaica. It...
INTRAVENOUS (IV) vitamin therapy, also known as intravenous micronutrient therapy and hydration therapy, is an efficient way to infuse high concentrations of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream, allowing for rapid absorption of...
THE MINISTRY of Health and Wellness is redoubling efforts to tackle a lesser known pandemic among the Jamaican population: non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs are also known as lifestyle diseases and can be chronic. These include hypertension (...
HAEMOGLOBIN IS a protein in your red blood cells. Your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body. If you have a condition that affects your body’s ability to make red blood cells, your haemoglobin levels may drop. Low haemoglobin levels may...
Reading is the act of taking one’s imagination on a ride and transporting it to a different world. As a child growing up in Pusey District, Point Hill, St Catherine, Rhenay Harris lived with her grandparents who instilled the importance of reading...
This year will mark Jamaica’s 60th year of Independence, and the year-long celebrations are being observed under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. The period will showcase many exciting events which allow for the exposure of our varied...
Having high blood pressure is a key risk factor in developing heart disease, stroke and other complications. Blood pressure means the pressure of blood in your arteries as it is being pumped by the heart. Very high blood pressure or rapidly rising...
IT IS normal for children to feel worried or anxious from time to time, such as when they are starting school or nursery, or moving to a new area. However, for some children, anxiety affects their daily behaviour and thoughts, interfering with...
The Rita Marley Foundation, in commemoration of Rita Marley’s 76th birthday celebrations, kicked off her month-long birthday activities with several charitable endeavours, including a coastal initiative dubbed One Rita Beach Clean-Up at 8 Miles in...
Your feet can tell you a lot about your general health condition or warn you of underlying health conditions. From pesky foot pain to more serious symptoms, such as numbness, your feet often show symptoms of disease before any other part of your...
We are oftentimes very conscious to take care of most parts of our bodies, from the essential care of our hearts, muscles and joints to the more superficial hair and nail care. However, many people tend to neglect their feet. This issue can become...
Tristan Dillon was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and, instead of succumbing to the fear that such a diagnosis would undoubtedly bring, he decided to utilise his resources in service to others. He founded the Tristan Dillon Foundation to...
Eyes are not just the window to your soul; they also offer a glimpse into your health. Changes in your eyes can signal vision problems, diabetes, stress, even retinal detachment. What is more, most of these you can actually see for yourself,...
With the end of the academic school year having arrived, the Bless to Bless Foundation, is already putting things in place to assist needy students for the start of the new school term in September. The objective of this initiative is to provide...
