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September 23, 2022
Cleveland Clinic Survey Reveals Men’s Top Health Concerns as They Age
A new survey by Cleveland Clinic reveals which health issues men are most concerned about as they age, and explores many of the common misconceptions that impact men’s health across all generations.
August 19, 2022
Cleveland Clinic Remains No. 1 Hospital in U.S. for Heart Care, in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals Rankings
For the 28th consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic is America’s No. 1 hospital for cardiology and heart surgery in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings, while earning a Top 5 overall ranking for the 24th year in a row.
Govt still working on $10m catastrophic care fund
July 01, 2022
Govt still working on $10m catastrophic care fund
THE Davis administration is still working out the logistics of how it will administer the $10m allocated for catastrophic healthcare in the country, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.
October 28, 2021
Cleveland Clinic Study Links Gut Microbiome and Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. Findings from the study were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
While more research will be necessary, the study’s lead author Nima Sharifi, M.D., says findings from ...
February 23, 2022
How Potassium Helps Lower Your Blood Pressure to Keep Your Heart Healthy
In The Bahamas, heart disease and hypertension are among the leading causes of doctor’s visits, illness, and death (source: Ministry of Health in The Bahamas.) Bahamian doctors advise that both tracking and maintaining healthy blood pressure levels are essential to overall long-term health. A well-balanced diet is important too, to ensure your body receives necessary nutrients and vitamins, incl...
February 24, 2022
SIR VICTOR SASSOON FOUNDATION ANTICIPATES ANNUAL HEART BALL RESTART
For over fifty years, the Sir Victor Sassoon Bahamas Heart Foundation has provided financial assistance to Bahamian children who need heart surgeries.
However, the non-profit organization’s leading fundraiser- the Annual Heart Ball - has been paused for nearly two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. This has left the foundation even more dependent on other fundraising initiatives and corporat...
May 18, 2020
IOC and WHO strengthen ties to advocate healthy lifestyles
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to affect peoples lives around the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are strengthening their efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, including physical activity, sport and active recreation, as a tool for health across the globe.
Time to grow your own produce
May 14, 2021
Time to grow your own produce
The effects of the pandemic on food supply across the world is something we cannot ignore. When the bigger nations that import food and goods to us have a shortage in their own land, who do you think they will feed first? It is paramount that we have a sense of security when disasters and pandemics affect the world and our nation.
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Doctors Hospital to host Free 'Heart-to-Heart' Webinar with Leading Doctors April 27
April 26, 2021
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Doctors Hospital to host Free 'Heart-to-Heart' Webinar with Leading Doctors April 27
With heart disease still the number one cause of death in The Bahamas, Cleveland Clinic Florida and Doctors Hospital will team up on Tuesday, April 27 to present a free webinar with leading cardiologists.
Called ‘Let’s Have A Heart-to-Heart,’ the webinar will include how to recognize symptoms, the importance of early detection of potential heart failure, impact of COVID on incidences of ...
Universal health coverage - Full range of benefits/ Potential lowering of private health insurance costs
August 12, 2016
Universal health coverage - Full range of benefits/ Potential lowering of private health insurance costs
Eligible citizens and legal residents of The Bahamas will have access to a full range of benefits needed to restore and maintain optimum health under the proposed National Health Insurance Plan.
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