One in every five mothers experiences mental health challenges during the postpartum period – a figure…
Category: Health Check
Health Check – Call For More Equitable And Connected Cancer Care Across Caribbean
“Caribbean people deserve cancer care that is excellent, equitable, compassionate, and connected.” This statement, made by…
Health Check – The Medicinal Benefits Of Local Honey
Since ancient times, honey has been treasured as “liquid gold” and Trinidad has proved why. In…
Health Check – Prostate Cancer Survivor Urges Men To Take Charge Of Their Health
Let’s face it: many men are reluctant to ask questions or talk openly about their health…
Health Check – Rise In Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Raises Alarm In The Caribbean
Colorectal cancer, once considered a disease of the elderly, is now striking people in their 30s…
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…