Saturday, February 21, 2026

Health

Cervical Health and You: Protecting your well-being through diet, early screening and awareness

In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like cancer. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and as...

HIV Commission deputy: Register results may be misleading

Fewer people among the LGBTQ Community are reporting being discriminated against, but deputy director of the National Wellbeing...

PAHO warns of sustained increase in chikungunya cases

WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an alert following a sustained increase in chikungunya...

Sourdough, sprouted grain bread worth voting for

As Barbadians are into election mode, I guess it is fair for me to ask readers to do...

Why Does My Lower Back Hurt? Understanding the Common Causes

Dr Abigail Lindo, Registered Physiotherapist Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the world....

Cervical Health and You: Protecting your well-being through diet, early screening and awareness

In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like cancer. January is Cervical...

HIV Commission deputy: Register results may be misleading

Fewer people among the LGBTQ Community are reporting being discriminated against, but deputy director of the National Wellbeing and HIV Commission Nicole Drakes says...

PAHO warns of sustained increase in chikungunya cases

WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an alert following a sustained increase in chikungunya cases in several countries in the...

Sourdough, sprouted grain bread worth voting for

As Barbadians are into election mode, I guess it is fair for me to ask readers to do thorough research. Why should they do thorough...

Why Does My Lower Back Hurt? Understanding the Common Causes

Dr Abigail Lindo, Registered Physiotherapist Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the world. According to the World Health Organisation,...

Stay safe this flu season

​Just over a month ago, Barbados, like many countries around the world, was hit by a surge in respiratory illnesses at the peak of...