Health Care

More young mothers are reluctant to breastfeed because of lifestyle preferences and work commitments, making targeted education more important than ever, registered nurse and midwife Shermena Kirton of the Queen …

Returning to work, limited support at home and in the workplace, and a lack of knowledge about breastfeeding are among the biggest reasons mothers stop breastfeeding before the recommended six …

Healthcare professionals have renewed the call for employers to provide dedicated spaces where women can express and safely store breast milk as research has found that mothers stop breastfeeding upon …

The Barbados Cancer Society is seeking to acquire a $600 000 automated breast ultrasound machine to expand screening capacity, reduce waiting times and improve detection among women with dense breast …

Health officials, emergency responders and representatives from key agencies are taking steps to ensure essential sexual and reproductive health services remain available during emergencies through a new national readiness assessment …

The National Nutrition Centre (NNC) has wrapped up its annual summer camp after equipping children with practical skills to help prevent chronic illnesses, with organisers urging families to continue healthy …

Children with mobility challenges are now riding in specialised wheelchairs designed to improve their posture, comfort and independence through an annual clinic supported by the Sandy Lane Charitable Trust. The …

The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is moving to formalise how elder abuse cases are handled, amid growing reports from seniors seeking direct intervention at its offices. As the …

Barbadian farming and public health authorities are monitoring the potential impact of a parasitic infectious disease outbreak in the US that has been linked to severe, or acute diarrhoea. The …