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September 24, 2012
Breast Cancer and The Mouth by Dr. Andre Clarke

Breast cancer has affected the lives of so many Bahamian families and families the world over.

It is the most common cancer in women worldwide and comprises approximately 16% of all female cancers. In the United States, it is also the most common cancer diagnosed, second only to skin cancer.

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August 14, 2012
There Are A Number Of Treament Options Available To People with Spider And Varicose Veins

Spider and varicose veins are two of the most undesirable findings on anyone's body, particularly for women who want spot and problem-free skin.

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May 01, 2012
Melasma is a common condition of discolored patches on the skin

Brown spots on the face are undesirable by most people, especially women. We want our face to be beautiful, smooth and mark free at all times, with the option of wearing, or not wearing makeup on any given day. But sometimes it does not always happen that way and we end up with marks, bumps and spots. However, sometimes the skin changes as we age and this could be as a result of our genetic histor...

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April 24, 2012
Osteoporosis and foot pain

Osteoporosis may seem like an odd condition for a podiatrist to encounter, however the reason why I chose to discuss this topic is that it affects the feet -- maybe not so much from a fracture standpoint but definitely for the foot pain it causes. Foot pain in the elderly is one of the most common complaints seen by the podiatrist every day.
Osteoporosis, which means porous or holey bone, is a con...

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Carpal tunnel of pain
News Article
January 10, 2012
Carpal tunnel of pain

It's a syndrome characterized by pain, tingling and weakness in the wrist and fingers, usually due to repetitive hand movements. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition often associated with secretaries or older people. But in the age of technology, with desktops, laptops and handheld games, it is a syndrome that is now commonplace in society. To many people it may not seem like a serious problem, b...

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Sex in the sixties
News Article
November 21, 2011
Sex in the sixties

By JEFFARAH GIBSON

Tribune Features Writer

FIFTY-seven-year old Ruth* has sex at least three times a week. After years of trying to reignite her passion, she finally found the sex life she always wanted in her mature years. Her young male counterpart is to thank for that.

"A woman like me needs love too. I have been dating my partner for a couple months and we have sex about three times a week....

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Facts about fibroids
News Article
May 31, 2011
Facts about fibroids

Sometimes lower abdominal pain, heavy menstrual periods, or mid-cycle bleeding signals the presence of fibroid tumors--round, hard balls of smooth muscle that develop inside the uterine walls. Some women also experience frequent urination, constipation, or abdominal swelling. And for some women, fibroids cause no discomfort at all and are discovered during a routine pelvic exam.

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May 13, 2011
Choose The Wrong Bra For Damage Control

Research has been released indicating that women can damage their breasts by wearing the wrong bras, either due to ignorance or being too embarrassed to wear the correct bra. This is because it can cause the fragile ligaments to permanently stretch.

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