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Eczema of the foot
June 27, 2017
Eczema of the foot
Eczema is a general term that includes many conditions that cause inflammation of the skin. It is more common in children and infants, where about 10 to 20 percent have some form of eczema. The symptoms of eczema vary, but they generally appear as dry, red and extremely itchy patches of skin. Small blisters may also form. Eczema can occur on any part of the body, including the foot. It can occur i...
Company aims to save 200,000 lives a year New long-lasting insect repellent launched in Bahamas Market
June 20, 2017
Company aims to save 200,000 lives a year New long-lasting insect repellent launched in Bahamas Market
Hogan Bassey took the long road to social entrepreneurship ? he was a victim long before he created a business with a cause. Now the entrepreneur whose product with a purpose, a long-lasting insect repellent called Akiva, aims to take the sting out of mosquito season and help The Bahamas avert another epidemic of mosquito-borne diseases...
June 06, 2017
Slather on the sunscreen to protect your skin in the summer heat
Summer officially begins in 16 more days, but step outdoors and out of your air-conditioned comfort, and you can't help but notice -- the heat is definitely on, with temperatures averaging around the 90-plus degree mark daily, but feeling hotter than what the thermostat reads. With that said, dermatologists every year encourage people, no matter their ethnicity, to slather on the sunblock/sunscree...
Cellulitis of the leg/foot
May 30, 2017
Cellulitis of the leg/foot
Cellulitis pronounced (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a common skin infection caused by a bacteria (germ). Cellulitis may first appear as a red, swollen area that feels hot and tender when touched. The redness and swelling often spreads rapidly and cellulitis is usually painful.
In most cases, the skin on the lower legs is affected, although the infection can occur anywhere on your body or face. Cellulitis is ...
Aging feet
May 02, 2017
Aging feet
Aging takes its toll on your feet and ankles as it does with the rest of the body. By the time we reach age 65, most of us will have walked more than 75,000 miles (three times around the equator), and put several million tons of weight on our feet. Given the amount of stress we put on our feet in a lifetime, it's easy to see why certain foot problems seem unavoidable, even with healthy aging. Over...
The last hurrah
March 25, 2017
The last hurrah
Dear Editor,
In all likelihood, the upcoming general election will be the last to be contested by the Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie, the erstwhile prime minister of our wonderful nation. He has successfully endured over forty odd years in what we all acknowledge as the brutal arena of politics. He has attracted many detractors and a legion of haters. This, however, is the nature of the game, so to...
Love your feet
February 13, 2017
Love your feet
Aching feet is something that we often ignore. When it comes to our feet, at best we neglect them, sometimes we even torture them by standing, walking and running for long hours while wearing the wrong shoes. And even though our feet hurt, the next day we put on the same type of shoes and start the torture all over again. As we pause today to think of all the persons and things we love in our live...
Preparing your feet to survive the holidays
January 02, 2017
Preparing your feet to survive the holidays
Christmas may be past, and all the shopping has been done, but you still have to protect your feet, because we're still doing lots of walking, and even sometimes running. In addition, it is time for lots of standing, while cooking, attending parties, church and even Junkanoo. Most people, especially women will be wearing new shoes during these activities and all these reasons can add up to painful...
Give yourself a diabetic foot check-up
November 15, 2016
Give yourself a diabetic foot check-up
Diabetes is a chronic disease that is best treated by a team of health care professionals including family physicians, diabetes educators, wound care specialists, nurses, podiatrists, surgeons, orthopedists, prosthetists, nutritionists and many others.
Freeport man accused of rape and indecent assault
September 06, 2016
Freeport man accused of rape and indecent assault
A Freeport man is on trial in the Supreme Court accused of raping and indecently assaulting two young girls who were left in his care.
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