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Vexing scalp and skin conditions
Vexing scalp and skin conditions
Scalp psoriasis and Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp remain relatively uncommon around the world. However, in recent years, there appears to be some increase in Seborrheic dermatitis cases in The Bahamas, according to specialist dermatologist Dr. Herbert Olander.
Scalp psoriasis can cause red patches to form on the skin; white scales to attach to the hair shaft; patchy scaling or thick crusting...
School project leads to restoration of iconic Bahamian sculpture
When Toby Smith set out to help his daughter with a school project he had no idea it would turn into restoring an iconic Bahamian sculpture.
While helping his daughter Bianca with a school project, Smith decided to restore Stephen Burrows' iconic metal sculpture, seen throughout The Bahamas, starting with the Conch.
The sculpture was one of several made by Burrows in the 1980s and 1990s to highlig...
100 percent of Aquinas graduates receive diplomas
100 percent of Aquinas graduates receive diplomas
Four years after relocating to its new Gladstone Road location, Aquinas College, has graduated one of its best classes in that period. One hundred percent of the 63-member class, graduated with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.30 and above and received diplomas.
Of the graduates, 25 graduated as honor students with grade point averages (GPA) above 3.00. And 42 members of the graduati...
Castrol Quote of the day: June 18th, 2013
Castrol Quote of the day: June 18th, 2013
Castrol Quote of the day: June 18th, 2013
"Castrol Mutli-Purpose Wheel Bearing Grease is smooth-textured non-melting grease which is strongly recommended for wheel bearing, particularly in vehicles with disc brakes."
Preparation for an electroencephalogram (EEG) for brain wave test
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain. One of the main purposes for an EEG is to help with the diagnosis of epilepsy and to find out what type of seizures you may be having.
Most medical procedures are terrifying to many adults and children. We often have no clue about what to expect and as a result our anxiety levels are usually sky...
Flooded out
Flooded out
Thousands of New Providence residents were left bailing out their homes yesterday after record rainfall created widespread flooding, catching many people off guard.
The nasty weather pounded the island on Tuesday evening and into yesterday resulting in the closure of schools and some businesses.
Stalled-out vehicles littered the eastern and western portions of the island as the raging waters wreak...
Long Island student snags National All-Island Senior Young Chef crown
N.G.M. Major High School student Cordell Wells was crowned the winner of the National All-Island Senior Young Chef Competition.
The 15-year-old 10th grade Long Island student won with his Yuma Pulled Mutton in a Pumpkin Crawfish Rice Mold with Vinaigrette Coleslaw, which was awarded the Best Robin Hood Flour dish, and his Molten Chocolate Fruit Surprise with Coconut Cream Anglaise and Whipped Crea...
Kenisha Stubbs wins 21st Young Chef All Island Jr. Championship
Fifteen-year-old Kenisha Stubbs emerged winner of the 21st Annual Junior Young Chef Championship.
The St. John's College student impressed the judges with her Mahi Mahi Rice Burger which was judged the Best Mahatma Rice Dish and her Nuts of Joy Pumpkin Surprise. She earned $250 for the win.
Placing second was L.N. Coakley High School's Hazen Rolle with her Crepe Cheesecake Bundles with Cocoplum an...
C.R. Walker's Taniesha Rolle Wins New Providence Senior Young Chef Contest
C.R. Walker Senior School's Taniesha Rolle earned the right to compete in the National Young Chef competition after capturing the New Providence Senior Young Chef contest.Rolle will compete for the national senior title during the 21st Annual Mahatma Rice/Robin Hood Flour National (All Island) Sr. Young Chef Championship on Thursday, March 14 at C.C. Sweeting Senor School.
Beware the Tsunami of Non-communicable Chronic Diseases
Bahamians are watching a tsunami of chronic non-communicable diseases sweep through its population as coronary artery disease and cardiovascular disease has become the number one cause of death in Bahamians. And unless people decide to act and change their way...