Colorectal cancer, once considered a disease of the elderly, is now striking people in their 30s…
Category: Health Check
Health Check – Saharan Dust Taking A Toll On Eye Health Across T&T
As thick waves of Saharan dust continue to blanket the region, the haze isn’t just shaping…
Health Check – Understanding Postpartum Depression
While motherhood is often associated with happiness and fulfilment, the reality after childbirth can be very…
Health Check – Workplace Challenges For Breastfeeding Mothers
Women make up nearly 47% of the local workforce – about 250,000 individuals contributing across every…
Health Check – Inside T&T’s Growing C-Section Trend
A Cesarean section is a major surgical procedure typically performed when vaginal delivery poses too great…
Health Check – NHRC 2025 Opens With Focus On Climate, Mental Health, And Data Gaps
Data collection, climate change, and mental health were just some of the matters raised at the…
Health Check – Calls Grow For Better Workplace Support For Diabetic Employees
World Diabetes Day 2026 was observed on November 14th under the theme ‘Diabetes in the Workplace.’…
Health Check – Spotlight On Diabetes And Eye Health
November is World Diabetes Month, an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the growing…
Health Check – CARPHA’s Mobile Insectary Takes Aim At Mosquito-Borne Threats
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) recently launched a Mobile Insectary Facility — a first-of-its-kind regional…
Health Check – Myths, Mindset And Menopause
It’s a change every woman will face, and one we should understand a little better. Here’s…