Health

The chikungunya virus has landed on our shores and many of us are now in full mosquito management mode.

There are no antiviral drugs or medicines, and no vaccination for the treatment of the chikungunya virus.

The oldest method of providing nourishment is by breastfeeding.

British researchers have scientifically proven that the combination of broccoli, turmeric, green tea, and pomegranate helps fight prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men around the world.

Jamaica's paediatric health-care delivery capability is poised for a mega boost with the opening of the Telemedicine Centre at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in St Andrew by year end

Washington, D.C.:Countries in the Americas which have the highest obesity rates in the world are fighting the obesity epidemic with new, stricter regulations on food labelling, promotion and advertising.

Over the past couple years, there has been an increase in the number of gluten-free products available to consumers - gluten-free breads, crackers, cereals, and even juices.A gluten-free diet is now being touted as a better alternative to cure, prevent...

Clowning for comfort - Spanish Embassy, SJF support children's emotional wellness - The Embassy of Spain, in collaboration with the Spanish-Jamaican Foundation (SJF), will bring, for the first time to Jamaica...

A vaginal yeast infection, also called vaginal candidiasis, is an inflammation of the vagina characterised by vaginal itching, irritation, and a white cottage cheese-like discharge...