HEALTH

Gout is a metabolic inflammatory arthritis caused by excess uric acid that crystallises in joints, producing sudden, severe pain and systemic inflammation. It remains one of the most misunderstood yet highly treatable conditions, historically associated with wealth and excess. This article explains the precise biological mechanisms behind gout, its hallmark …

Back pain is now being treated more effectively through advanced spine surgery technologies, including AI, robotics and motion-preserving implants, improving outcomes and recovery worldwide. Back pain affects over 80 percent of people globally and remains the leading cause of disability, making it a critical public health issue. Recent developments from …

Men’s health is systematically neglected through cultural norms, institutional gaps, and psychological blind spots that discourage emotional expression and delay intervention. Across healthcare systems, media narratives, and social expectations, men are less likely to seek help, more likely to die by suicide, and often treated as resilient by default rather …

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterised by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide and remains one of the most prevalent neurological conditions across all age groups. Advances in neurophysiology, imaging and bioelectronic medicine are reshaping how …

A beach-ready body is achieved through consistent nutrition, structured exercise, and evidence-based lifestyle habits that reduce body fat while preserving lean muscle. This approach prioritises metabolic health, sustainable fat loss, and physical conditioning rather than extreme dieting or short-term fixes. Seasonal interest in improving physique increases before summer, yet many …

Alzheimer’s disease progression is significantly accelerated in women when Parkinson’s-related proteins are present, according to new Mayo Clinic research. This finding reshapes current scientific understanding of how neurodegenerative diseases interact and why women are disproportionately affected. The study identifies a critical biological interaction between tau and alpha-synuclein proteins, demonstrating that …

Yellow Fever has re-emerged as a seasonal public health concern in Trinidad and Tobago following confirmation of the virus in a deceased red howler monkey. The Ministry of Health has verified the presence of the virus through laboratory testing, signalling active transmission in the environment despite no confirmed human infections. …

Iodised salt exists because adding iodine to a universally consumed staple prevents thyroid disease, protects brain development, and remains one of the most effective public health interventions in history. This practice emerged in the early twentieth century after widespread iodine deficiency caused endemic goitre and severe developmental disorders across Europe …

Pelvic floor health is a critical component of postpartum recovery, affecting bladder control, organ support, sexual function and long-term physical wellbeing. Pregnancy and childbirth place significant stress on the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, uterus and bowel. As these muscles stretch and sometimes weaken during pregnancy and delivery, …

Perimenopause is the biological transition before menopause during which fluctuating hormone levels cause a wide range of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms that can affect daily life, health and wellbeing. This stage may begin years before the final menstrual period and often starts in the late thirties or forties, although …