Health

THE OLDER generation of our population is a valuable part of our society. Our senior parents and grandparents are living memories of history, imparting well-earned wisdom and advice, and providing support and guidance to their children and...

Information about the characteristics of these variants is rapidly emerging. Scientists are working to learn more about how easily they spread, whether they could cause more severe illness, and whether currently authorised vaccines will protect...

Ah, the good old days. When children played outside in the dirt until they were called in for dinner, our vegetables came from the garden, and a tablet was something you took if you were sick. It is a common refrain that our grandparents were...

WORLD HEPATITIS Day (WHD) takes places every year on July 28, bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. The day is being held under the theme: ‘Hepatitis Can’t Wait’....

Drowning is a preventable public health issue.Since the beginning of the year, young people have died due to drowning in rivers, beaches, pools and stored water. It’s summer, and the beaches and rivers are being reopened after restrictions, so the...

Our response to a situation sometimes just erupts from our minds and into our actions, overflowing unconsciously into our daily lives. Our reactions begin to seem compulsory, as we get angry, upset and fearful when we are presented with contrasting...

You cannot stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps to protect yourself and your family. The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 each year, therefore, if you live in areas at risk, be prepared for hurricane...

Jamaica has hit the grim milestone of over 1,000 COVID-19-related deaths and sadly, we are not out of the woods of the pandemic as yet, given the discovery of the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant. The Delta variant was first discovered in...

Cancer may develop in anyone at any time, but historically, cancer is diagnosed in men more often than women. Some cancers only affect men because they develop in the male reproductive system, which includes the prostate, testicles and penis. June...

Men seek out medical help a lot less than women, which can have a huge impact on their health and longevity. There is a large amount of stigma and a sense of weakness and vulnerability that comes with seeking help rather than just seeing a doctor...

“You can sing!” I exclaimed. His voice, clear and melodious, rose succinctly above the heat of the midday sun that pelted us as we sat on the veranda. It’s never good to judge a book by its cover, and certainly the story of Roger Brown* will warm...

Good nutrition is important to staying healthy. It gives us the energy we need, strengthens our immune systems and helps our bodies stay protected from viruses. Most important, our bodies can function properly when we practise some of the basics of...