Breast cancer awareness
The month of October, dubbed Pinktober, commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness globally. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) cancer begins when healthy cells…
Effective habits for good digestive health
Digestive system problems such as heartburn, gas, bloating and constipation reflect what’s happening throughout the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Protect your health after flooding-CDC
The Atlantic hurricane season impacts the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico between 1 June and 30 November, annually. It brings bouts…
Diabetes, heart disease among worldwide health killers
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) now exceed infectious diseases as the “top killers globally”, with one person in 70 dying every two seconds from an NCD, said…
End of Covid-19 pandemic in view
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the end of the COVID-19 Pandemic is “in sight”, after revealing that weekly deaths from the virus around…
Poor air quality a global health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 6,000 cities and communities in more than 100 countries are now monitoring air quality (the degree to…
Vaccines for Monkeypox disease available in September
The first set of vaccines to treat the monkeypox disease is expected to arrive in the island this month, says Minister of Health and Wellness…
Baby-friendly status upgrade for Mandeville Hospital
The Mandeville Regional Hospital is now an internationally-certified Baby Friendly Hospital (BFH). This recent certification is inspired by a global campaign that prepares healthcare facilities…
Countries unprepared for future epidemics and pandemics
The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Carissa Etienne, on Wednesday 17 August alerted countries in the region to increase their preparation…
Young people are at increasing risk of getting stroke
There are growing concerns about the onslaught of stroke among young Jamaicans and its effect on the nation’s workforce. Johns Hopkins Medicine defines the disease…