Regional newsOct 14, 2026via Jamaica Gleaner — Health & Seniors
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Originally published by Jamaica Gleaner — Health & SeniorsConsultant ophthalmologist Dr David Burton made the decision to give back to Jamaica from an experience he had 20 years ago while he was on an internship at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). In 2006, he had travelled to Jamaica as part of the GraceKennedy Birthright Programme. During a six-week placement at Kingston Public Hospital, he encountered a glaucoma patient whose situation left a lastin
Breast cancer is not a death sentence, but a delayed diagnosis can make the journey to treatment more difficult. Understanding personal risk, recognising changes in the breasts and seeking appropriate screening are among the important steps women and men can take to protect their health.
For many people looking to embrace a more active lifestyle, completing a 5K run is becoming a motivating goal. The 5-kilometre distance offers beginners a manageable challenge, whether they hope to improve their fitness, build endurance or simply enjoy the satisfaction of crossing a finish line. In Jamaica, where physical inactivity remains a public health concern, setting a realistic exercise goa
You probably know that a lump in the breast may be a symptom of breast cancer. But what about breast cancer that develops without that warning sign? Inflammatory breast cancer is a fast-moving cancer that doesn’t usually form a lump; instead, the skin on one breast changes rapidly, explains Tina Hieken, MD, a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.
