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October 02, 2018
Preventing toenail fungus

Preventing toenail fungus may not be at the top of your to-do list, but perhaps it should be. Fungi are nearly everywhere in our environment, and they particularly love dark, moist, warm places, like inside your shoes. Warm, sweaty feet are a breeding ground for [...]
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December 12, 2016
Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem

Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem -- it's an infection of the nail. Fungal infection, a condition called onychomycosis (ON-i-ko-my-KO-sis), is caused by organisms called dermatophytes; it's extremely common, affecting more than 35 million people in the United States (U.S.) alone. However, some 90 percent of these persons have yet to see a doctor for treatment. It is estimated that 2.5 ...

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March 14, 2016
Toenail fungus is a common infection that affects millions

Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem. It's an infection of the bed and plate underlying the surface of a nail. Fungal nail infection, a condition called onychomycosis (ON-i-ko-my-KO-sis) is caused primarily by organisms called dermatophytes. It's very common, affecting more than 35 million people in the United States alone. However, some 90 percent of them have yet to see a doctor for tre...

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March 17, 2015
Athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by fungus known as dermatophytes

Athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by fungus known as dermatophytes.

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February 25, 2014
Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem

Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem. It's an infection of the nail. Fungal infection, a condition called Onychomycosis (ON-i-ko-my-KO-sis), is caused by organisms called dermatophytes. It's extremely common, affecting more than 35 million people in the United States alone. However, some 90 percent of these persons have yet to see a doctor for treatment. It is estimated that 2.5 million A...

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July 05, 2011
Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem

Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem, but anToenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem, but an infection of the bed and plate underlying the surface of a nail. Fungal nail infection, a condition called Onychomycosis (ON-i-ko-my-KO-sis), is caused primarily by organisms called dermatophytes. It's extraordinarily common, afflicting more than 35 million people in the United States alone...

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April 18, 2024
Three Cabinet ministers set to attend the first harvest RBC and ADO’s partnership set to seed 400 backyard farming kits at St. James Road’s community wellness event this weekend

With three members of Cabinet set to attend the first harvest of a community garden off Kemp Road, hundreds of area residents will get a chance to learn farming basics or sharpen their green thumbs April 20 when the ADO (Agricultural Development Organization) and RBC partner to distribute 400 backyard farming kits at Pilgrim Baptist Church.

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October 10, 2023
The role of the podiatrist

International Podiatry Day (IPD) is observed annually to increase awareness of the importance of foot health and podiatry with the general public, other health professions, and government health officials. IPD focuses on the impact and consequences of foot and ankle ailments and the contributions of podiatrist to promote foot health and treat foot diseases. It's ...
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July 22, 2010
4 Foods For Better Immunity

Your immune system is responsible for helping fight off everything from the common cold to cancer. Send in some reinforcements so it doesn't get battle fatigue.

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August 01, 2023
Chemotherapy and the feet

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and illness worldwide, including The Bahamas. There are many people in The Bahamas receiving chemotherapy for treatment of various types of cancer including breast, prostate, colon and more. The recent improvements in chemo therapies have resulted in more cancer survivors and people living longer. Despite these ...
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