IN AN effort to give back to Jamaica in a sustainable way, J. Wray and Nephew Limited (JWN), a subsidiary of the Campari Group, recently hosted their annual blood drive at the company’s offices on Spanish Town Road. In collaboration with the Blood...
Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE MALVERN Health Centre in St Elizabeth has been officially reopened following a comprehensive $54-million upgrade under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ programme. Portfolio minister Dr Christopher Tufton reopened the...
Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM
ANXIETY IS what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid, particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future. Anxiety is a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be...
HAVE YOU ever gone to the doctor and spent more time talking about how to treat your symptoms, rather than what is causing them? Have you been prescribed medications that merely mask your symptoms, or even make them worse? Addressing the root cause...
IN THE recent past, fish fries, bake sales, and school barbecue fun days were fundraisers of choice for schools, churches, civic organisations, and charitable bodies. Costly, exclusive fundraising galas and cocktail parties worked for corporate...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM
A BALANCED lifestyle refers to having a sense of control and well-being in all areas of life. According to an article published by Physio West, written by Bec Clare (2020), balanced living involves achieving optimal health in various aspects,...
ADOPTING A sustainable diet can offer numerous environmental, social, and health benefits. But when shifting to a sustainable way of eating, it is also important to plan ahead and choose foods that are both good for your body and the environment....
PANCREATIC CANCER happens when malignant or cancerous cells grow, divide, and spread in the pancreas. The pancreas is a six-inch-long, spongy, tube-shaped organ located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. It has two major jobs in the...
Published:Wednesday | September 11, 2024 | 12:07 AM
JAMAICANS ARE being urged to make use of the mental health services in the public health system to reduce the risk of suicides. The call comes from Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr Georgia Rose, as the...
THE PROSTATE is below the bladder, surrounding the first part of a tube called the urethra. The urethra carries urine from the bladder to the penis; and the same tube also carries semen, which is the fluid containing sperm. Just behind the prostate...
PROSTATE CANCER develops in a man’s prostate, the walnut-sized gland just below the bladder that produces some of the fluid in semen. It is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. Prostate cancer often grows very slowly and may not cause...
Published:Wednesday | September 4, 2024 | 12:06 AM
HEALTH PROMOTION and education officer for St Ann and author Kerry-Ann Patterson-Blake is hoping to make a good impression with her recently released children’s book – War Against the NCDs (non-communicable diseases). NCDs are typically caused by...
COLORECTAL CANCER is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It can cause severe harm and death. The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. Most cases...
IN AN effort to promote good health and wellness among Unicomer (Courts) Jamaica Limited staff members, the company has launched its new flagship ‘Betta U’ wellness initiative. Betta U is an innovative health and wellness programme designed to...
As parents, we understand the importance of protecting our children’s eyes from the sun’s harmful rays, but what about the harmful effects of blue light? Blue light, a colour in the visible light spectrum, is everywhere. Believe it or not, sunlight...
Papaya has long been regarded as containing healing properties, as both the fruit and its leaves are used in traditional medicinal practices across the world. While more studies must be conducted to determine the benefits of papaya leaves, modern...
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...
THE THYROID gland plays a major role in the regulation of many body processes, especially those related to metabolic function. Maintaining optimal function of the thyroid and balanced levels of its main hormones is vital for overall health....
JAMAICAN ATHLETES are unstoppable. Throughout the years we have seen where many of our home-grown athletes, from Merlene Ottey to Usain Bolt, enjoy long and successful careers. However, the reality is that most athletes’ careers are oftentimes cut...
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...
THE RECENT passage of Hurricane Beryl not only put Jamaica’s infrastructure to the test but also provided a critical examination of the island’s Smart Health Centres, particularly those in the hard-hit southern parishes which bore the brunt of the...
ACCORDING TO Dr Khia Josina Duncan, ears, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon and general practitioner, sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a...
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...
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in 11 people globally and one in five in Africa, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published recently...
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...
