Originally published by Jamaica Gleaner — Health & SeniorsREVOLUTIONARY ADVANCES in stroke treatment are dramatically improving patient outcomes, offering new hope for patients and their families across Jamaica and the Caribbean. According to leading neurology expert Dr Italo Linfante of Baptist Health’s...
Read the full article at Jamaica Gleaner — Health & Seniors →
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.
Read articleFor 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
Read articleYou 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.
Read article
