Health

There is a particular kind of despair that does not come from a diagnosis itself, but from what follows: “There is nothing more we can do.” For thousands of people living with stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord...

Every year, Endometriosis Awareness Month shines a light on a condition that affects millions of women worldwide, yet remains widely misunderstood. Endometriosis is more than just ‘bad period pain’; it is a chronic and often debilitating illness...

For persons who are blind, visually impaired, or living with reading challenges, something as routine as taking medication can be stressful and risky. Small print and complex medication instructions can make it difficult to take medication safely...

When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer – which includes both colon and rectal cancers – many people immediately think “surgery.” And it’s true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for most patients. But whether it comes first,...

As Jamaica continues to battle a growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases, the conversation around hypertension and diabetes is evolving beyond symptoms to deeper, underlying causes. Leading that shift is Dr Orlando Thomas, a medical doctor,...

Type 2 diabetes continues to emerge as one of the most pressing health challenges in Jamaica and across the Caribbean, driven by lifestyle changes, genetic predisposition, and limited early intervention. At the centre of this condition lies one...

In 2021, 54-year-old Vaughn Brown* accompanied his wife to the doctor after she showed symptoms of COVID-19. While she planned to do an executive medical profile after recovering, Brown, feeling confident about his health, decided to get one done,...

A new international study – believed to be the largest of its kind – examined what people know about perimenopause and what symptoms they experience. The results reveal a clear gap between what perimenopause symptoms people expect and what they...

Diabetes has become one of the most pressing non-communicable diseases affecting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. According to data from the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 12.5 per cent of Jamaican adults aged 20 to 79 are...

Colon cancer remains one of the most significant health threats affecting Jamaicans today. While advances in treatment and screening have improved outcomes globally, many cases locally are still detected too late. Medical experts and cancer...

Depression is more than just sadness, it is a medical condition that affects mood, thinking, behaviour, and physical health. The World Health Organization defines depression as a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting an estimated one in...

PHOENIX (AP): A multi-institutional study led by Mayo Clinic and published in Cell Reports Medicine reports that pairing a next-generation immunotherapy with standard hormone therapy before surgery may help overcome a long-standing barrier in...