Monday, March 3, 2025

Announcements

Cayman Heart Fund becomes Cayman Heart Foundation

On Friday 16th February, the Cayman Heart Fund announced...

Breaking Health News

Suboptimal Diets Linked to Global GI Cancer Surge

Suboptimal diets refers to eating habits that fall short of recommended nutritional guidelines. These diets often involve excessive consumption of unhealthy foods such processed...

Hospitals & Healthcare Providers

Press Release: New Chairperson Appointed to HSA Board of Directors

13th February 2025, Grand Cayman – on Tuesday, HSA announced that Mrs Yvette Dilbert has been appointed the new Chairperson of the HSA's Board...

Public Health & Global Health Issues

Measles-Related Death Recorded in Texas – First U.S. Death from Virus in a Decade

A school-aged child has died from the measles virus in Texas, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services announced in a news release...

Wellness & Preventive Health

Are Juice Cleanses Harming your Health? Study Sheds Light

Juice cleanses have surged in popularity, often marketed as methods to detoxify the body, improve digestion, and promote weight loss. However, recent research indicates...

Healthcare System & Policy

A New Era for Mental Health: Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre Opens Its Doors

The Cayman Islands have made a significant stride in mental health care with the opening of the Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre. Located in East End,...

Medical Conditions & Diseases

New Study Suggests Short Sleep Duration is Linked to Increased Hypertension Risk

A new study, published in February 2025, indicates that individuals who sleep six to seven hours or less per night may face an increased...

Lifestyle & Longevity

The Boundaries of Longevity – Could we live to 150?

Imagine celebrating your 150th birthday surrounded by generations of family and friends, still enjoying the vibrant Caymanian culture and the beautiful Caribbean Sea. It...

Medical Research & Innovation

Health Technology & Digital Health

How Innovation is Transforming the Future of Healthcare

In recent years, healthcare has undergone a quiet revolution, driven by digital innovation. From artificial intelligence-powered diagnostics to wearable health monitors, technology is reshaping...

Women’s Health

Remember October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, initially started as an awareness week in the US by the American Cancer Society...

Children's Health

New Research Suggests Peanut Butter Therapy Help Children with Peanut Allergy

Peanut allergies are a growing concern worldwide, and the Cayman Islands are no exception. Affecting approximately 2% to 3% of children in Western countries,...

Men’s Health

Medicines & Treatments

Rising Paediatric Flu Cases: Precautions for Parents

Influenza, more commonly referred to as the "flu," is caused by the influenza virus. It is a contagious illness, easily spread through coughing, sneezing,...

People in Health

Press Release: New Chairperson Appointed to HSA Board of Directors

13th February 2025, Grand Cayman – on Tuesday, HSA announced that Mrs Yvette Dilbert has been appointed the new Chairperson of the HSA's Board...

Healthcare Business & Insurance

Health Research Institute report bodes well for medical tourism

PwC Health Research Institute Report Identifies Significant Healthcare Inflation Trend in USA An extensive report from PwC Health Research Institute points to rising healthcare costs...

Health Alerts

Measles-Related Death Recorded in Texas – First U.S. Death from Virus in a Decade

A school-aged child has died from the measles virus in Texas, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services announced in a news release...

Opinion & Expert Insights

Consumer Health & Safety

Are Juice Cleanses Harming your Health? Study Sheds Light

Juice cleanses have surged in popularity, often marketed as methods to detoxify the body, improve digestion, and promote weight loss. However, recent research indicates...