- Passengers transferred from virus-stricken cruise ship off Panama 5:01 am
- The spread of COVID-19 across the globe 12:05 am
- In rare case, US infant dies from COVID-19 10:34 pm
- Trinidad records third death from COVID-19 9:35 pm
- No health care worker has tested positive for COVID-19 – University Hospital 9:17 pm
- Two more COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, Jamaica's total now 32 9:04 pm
Health
Unknowingly or knowingly, do not become cold givers
KNOWINGLY spreading the novel coronavirus is a chilling reality we hear talk of. But endangering life by not following health directives is an equally cold reality that undermines the fight against the infectious disease COVID-19. Read More
Essential vitamins for teeth & gum health
PROPER nutrition is beneficial for your whole body, including your teeth and gums. By ingesting the right vitamins through food or supplements, you can help protect your oral health.... Read More
Just Keep Moving: Bent-over row
LET'S kick it up a notch as we go into week two of the 'Just Keep Moving' fitness feature with Sagicor Wellness Ambassador Shani McGraham-Shirley, who is the CEO for Yahsuh FitBox and a group and personal trainer.... Read More
Shopping? Minimise your COVID-19 risk
THERE is so much being said about the novel coronavirus outbreak that there is the risk of information overload. However, there are things which should never be overlooked.... Read More
Coping with stress amid COVID-19 pandemic
IT is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared, or angry during a crisis, especially now while the world is trying feverishly to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Read More
How to make dieting work for you?
WITH many nations growing past the 40 per cent obesity marker, and others being ravished with amputations, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, weight loss and dietary changes are perpetually being highlighted. But will dieting work for you? Read More
Just keep moving: Single leg V-up
WITH more people less physically active and staying home as the world tries to contain the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it is especially important to maintain your exercise regime or to kick-start your fitness journey. Read More
Operation attack COVID
WHEN World Wars I and II were fought in 1914-18 and 1939-45, respectively, who would have imagined Earth again being plunged into major warfare — this time not with canonry or large-calibre weapons, submarines or war jets, but a viral killer? Read More
COVID-19 myth-busters
FROM eating garlic to rinsing your nose with saline, an abundance of information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been making the rounds on social media. Read More
Nature's therapy
FLORA and Fauna, thought to have exerted such powerful impact on the life of humans, were anthropomorphied — as they did with gods and goddesses — among inhabitants of Ancient Rome who tapped into the therapeutic potential plant and animal life had to... Read More
Ways to care for your teeth this flu season
WE'RE at the peak of the flu season and one thing that helps you feel a little more like yourself when under the weather is brushing your teeth. When you have a cold or the flu, taking care of your body is the top priority and that includes your mouth. Read More
It's a rough season for kids but vaccine working so far
NEW YORK, United States (AP) — It may end up being a bad flu season for kids, but early signs suggest the vaccine is working.The vaccine has been more than 50 per cent effective in preventing flu illness severe enough to send a child to the doctor's office, the... Read More
More Americans worry about flu than coronavirus
BALTIMORE, United States (AP) — A wide share of Americans are at least moderately confident in US health officials' ability to handle emerging viruses, and more express concern about catching the flu than catching the new coronavirus, according to a poll from The Associated... Read More
PAHO calls for stepped-up action to improve childhood cancer survival
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for stepped-up action to improve the survival rate for children suffering from cancer in the Caribbean.PAHO said that globally cancer is among the leading causes of... Read More
Four ways excess salt can impact your health
SALT, or more specifically the mineral sodium which is found in salt, is necessary for specific body functions. Read More
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