Despite being the most common cancer among Jamaican men and the foremost cause of all cancer-related deaths, prostate cancer remains...

Learn more about this contraceptive option to see if it's right for you or your partner!

Consultant OBGYN Professor Horace Fletcher tells us all about endometriosis!

With September and October being dedicated to the two most common cancers in Jamaica (Prostate and Breast, respectively), it’s been a...

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can come with some unexpected changes. From physical changes, like swollen feet, to physiological...

Hematuria, the clinical term for blood in urine, is a common issue. Studies show that at least 1 in 5 persons who visit a urologist will...

As noted in our last post, there are different types of diabetes. Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes can occur at any time. Gestational diabetes,...

Here in Jamaica, 70% of all deaths are due to one of the four major NCDs: lung disease, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. While...

As one of the region’s leading researchers on the topic, it's safe to say Consultant Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Professor Horace...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness month may be over, but for us, it’s a year-round fight. We asked Consultant Oncologist and Haematologist...

Urinary incontinence is a common problem where the individual loses some or all control of their bladder. Anyone can experience minor...

Every healthy vagina has bacteria, but when the balance between good bacteria and bad bacteria is disrupted, an infection ensues. What is...

From condoms to oral contraceptives (i.e. birth control pills) to intrauterine devices (IUD) and birth control shots, women have a lot of...

While erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is one of the most common male sexual dysfunctions, not being alone in that experience...

While UTIs are less common in men, they can happen. Why are they less common in men? As we said in our last post, these infections are...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections caused by bacteria entering the urethra, i.e. the tube through which urine leaves the...

There are many myths surrounding fertility. From the best tea to drink to get pregnant (none) to preventing pregnancy by avoiding sex...

While prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Jamaica, it gets much less attention than it should. As a whole, Jamaican men are more...

As cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among Jamaican women, regular pap smears, the screening process for this disease, are...

What are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are hard rock-like deposits made from minerals and salts found in the urine. They can be as small...