← Caribbean Blog
Regional newsJan 29, 2025via Jamaica Gleaner — Health & Seniors

Rise in diagnoses prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’

Rise in diagnoses prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’

Originally published by Jamaica Gleaner — Health & SeniorsNEW YORK (AP): Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an unexpected discovery: The teen had ADHD...

Read the full article at Jamaica Gleaner — Health & Seniors →

More to read

Breast cancer matters: Why early detection cannot wait
Regional newsOct 21, 2026via Jamaica Gleaner — Health & Seniors

Breast cancer matters: Why early detection cannot wait

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 article
Setting a goal to run your first 5K: Five tips to get you started
Regional newsOct 21, 2026via Jamaica Gleaner — Health & Seniors

Setting a goal to run your first 5K: Five tips to get you started

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

Read article
Inflammatory breast cancer
Regional newsOct 14, 2026via Jamaica Gleaner — Health & Seniors

Inflammatory breast cancer

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.

Read article