Health

February 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

‘Intentional care is not a luxury’

Wellness is often framed as a trend, something seasonal, aesthetic, or aspirational. But for Antoinette Davis, wellness is neither fleeting nor performative. It is foundational. As founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ettenio Jamaica, Davis has built a multi-category skincare, haircare, and body care brand rooted in long-term health, barrier integrity, and sustainable self-care for the entire family.

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February 18, 2026 by Keisha Hill

‘Intentional care is not a luxury’

Wellness is often framed as a trend, something seasonal, aesthetic, or aspirational. But for Antoinette Davis, wellness is neither fleeting nor performative. It is foundational. As founder and Chief…
Dr Mariesha Terrelonge Lee, co-founder of Future Medicine and Aesthetics. 
February 11, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Future medicine and aesthetics

A new chapter in Jamaica’s aesthetic and wellness landscape has unfolded with the relaunch of Future Medicine and Aesthetics, a medical spa founded by Dr Marcus Lee and Dr Mariesha Terrelonge Lee. …
Martin Neil, patient who underwent the UltraCare treatment
February 12, 2026 by Keisha Hill

UltraClear anti-ageing solution

In Jamaica and across the Caribbean, demand for advanced aesthetic treatments continues to rise as more people seek safe, effective, non-surgical options for maintaining healthy, youthful skin. At…
The Mediterranean diet not only improves cardiovascular health, but also supports a healthy weight and healthier lifestyle habits.
February 11, 2026

What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?

Extensive research over the years has continued to identify the Mediterranean diet as one of the best for heart health. Why? It helps reduce chronic inflammation in the body, explains Janet McCann, a…
February 4, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Weight loss struggles?

For many persons, weight loss feels like a constant cycle of effort, frustration, and disappointment. New diet plans are tried, gym memberships are started, and calorie counts are memorised, yet…
Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times.
February 4, 2026

It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do

MILWAUKEE (AP): Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations. Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and…
Maintaining good gut health is fundational to physical, mental, and metabolic health.
February 4, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Why gut health matters more than you think

For many Jamaicans, health conversations often centre on blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. But emerging research continues to point to another critical system that influences overall…
Luis E. Raez, medical director and chief scientific officer at Memorial Cancer Institute.
February 4, 2026

Clinical research brings new hope to cancer patients

Clinical research is opening new pathways of hope for cancer patients worldwide by expanding access to innovative, science-driven therapies rooted in precision medicine. As the global cancer burden…
January 28, 2026

Asthmatics urged to take extra care during flu season

As the flu season continues, the National Health Fund (NHF) is urging Jamaicans living with asthma to take extra precautions, as influenza infections can significantly worsen their symptoms and…