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July 28, 2010
Obesity-Induced Disabilities in Latin America and Caribbean Elders
A study made by the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, links obesity in elderly people from Latin America and Caribbean to disabilities.
Research was conducted on over 6,000 people over age 65 in six cities: S?o Paulo - Brazil, Bridgetown - Barbados, Havana ? Cuba, Santiago ? Chile, Mexico City - Mexico and Montevideo ? Uruguay. Re...
February 15, 2016
NHI spokesman: No more prescription drug benefit soon
The National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP) - launched in 2010 after enabling legislation was introduced in 2009 - will be phased out as the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is rolled out, along with a plan for ensuring access to prescription medication, according to NHI Project Director Dr. Delon Brennen.
Health officials to expand fight against CNCDs
December 28, 2010
Health officials to expand fight against CNCDs
Nassau
, The Bahamas - Public Health officials will expand their efforts
in the fight against chronic, non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) in 2011,
Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said recently.
Dr. Minnis said CNCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer
and cardiovascular diseases continued to be the leading causes of illness,
hospitalisation and death among Bahamians over the c...
A number of conditions can cause your cold feet
January 25, 2016
A number of conditions can cause your cold feet
Have you ever been booted out of the bed or a chair because your feet were icy cold? Well, it may not just be the chilly weather.
Foot pain is not normal
January 04, 2016
Foot pain is not normal
Beginning a new exercise program is very rewarding but can also have some setbacks. Foot pain is one of the most common reasons why people do not start an exercise program or stop their existing exercise programs.
Don't let gout spoil your holiday plans
December 28, 2015
Don't let gout spoil your holiday plans
A gout attack during the holiday can cancel your holiday plans and stop all your fun.
Adult flatfoot
December 07, 2015
Adult flatfoot
If your arches are flat and the feet point outward, you have flat feet. Oftentimes the bones may touch the ground when you walk.
The neglected broken toe
October 05, 2015
The neglected broken toe
A broken toe is a common foot injury, yet it is one of the most neglected and ignored injuries in the entire body.
Protect your hardworking feet
September 28, 2015
Back pain and your feet
August 24, 2015
Back pain and your feet
If your lower back has been hurting, and you don't remember doing anything to injure it, have you considered that the source of your pain could be your feet?
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