Health
December 10, 2025
How to maintain your health during the Christmas season
THE CHRISTMAS season is filled with joy, food, festivities, and family gatherings, but it can also bring stress, fatigue, overeating, and disrupted routines. Between holiday parties, late-night…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Chronic illness and inflammation: Understanding the silent driver of modern disease
CHRONIC ILLNESSES remain one of the leading global health concerns, and at the centre of many of these conditions is a powerful but often overlooked biological force: inflammation. While inflammation…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica’s march forward
AS THE world paused to observe World AIDS Day 2025, Jamaica is taking the opportunity to highlight significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS while reaffirming its commitment to reducing new…
December 9, 2025
In the wake of Melissa, breastfeeding keeps babies safe
IN THE days leading up to Hurricane Melissa, Niesha Smith, a mother in Lacovia, St Elizabeth, did what many other Jamaicans did – she stocked up on non-perishable items such as dry food and tinned…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
The new face of social impact
WHEN HURRICANE Melissa tore across Jamaica, it left more than physical destruction in its wake. It unsettled something deeper – our sense of safety, our emotional rhythm, and our memory of what normal…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Meeting Melissa challenges with resilience and strength
TRAUMA IS an emotional response to a terrifying event, while Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop if symptoms of trauma persist and interfere with daily…
December 9, 2025
Suicide – an interaction of multiple factors
SUICIDE IS a complex public health issue resulting from an interaction of multiple factors; there is no single cause. The main causes are generally categorised as individual, relationship, community,…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Understanding and helping survivors heal
IN THE days since Hurricane Melissa, many persons have been trying to stay strong while carrying more than words can express. Homes are being repaired, hearts are still processing, and workplaces are…
December 9, 2025
Navigating the changes that come with menopause
MENOPAUSE CAN impact relationships through emotional, physical, and cognitive changes, but open communication, mutual support, and seeking professional help can aid in navigating these challenges. …