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Amid the terror of ALS, a survivor remains hopeful
Amid the terror of ALS, a survivor remains hopeful
Despite the loss of limb function, breathing difficulties and uncertainty surrounding her life expectancy, Dr. Wendy Stuart's outlook has remained unwaveringly hopeful as she waits for a "miracle to happen".
New Birth Church does a good deed on Good Friday
New Birth Church does a good deed on Good Friday
On the day that Christians commemorated Jesus Christ's crucifixion, known as Good Friday, New Birth Church, led by Pastors Bruce and Shaniqua Davis, and its members opted to move beyond indulging in hot cross buns and fried fish...
Getting ready to do good deeds on Good Friday
Getting ready to do good deeds on Good Friday
On the day that Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion, a local church pastor urges people to participate in its outreach and do a good deed for somebody who can't return the favor.
Insurance Company To Launch Cyber Liability Product
Insurance Company To Launch Cyber Liability Product
NUA Insurance Agents & Brokers To Offer Coverage Beginning April 24...
Call for funeral industry regulation
Call for funeral industry regulation
A funeral director has scoffed at suggestions in the auditor general's report that "best practices" prevail throughout the funeral industry...
JCN to honor young trailblazers
JCN to honor young trailblazers
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the independence of the Bahamas, Jones Communications Network (JCN), with the collaboration of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and other partners in the private sector, will honor scores of young Bahamians who have been trailblazers in various professions and spheres of life in the development of the nation.
These men and women from different...
Mental Health and the Oral Cavity
Mental Health and the Oral Cavity
Dental disease and psychiatric illness are both prevalent health problems in the Western World. It is generally accepted that the mouths of mentally ill people are more vulnerable to dental neglect and they suffer more frequently from poor oral health. Physical health problems seem to be poorly recognized by psychiatrists and oral health is no exception. A person?s oral health affects eating, co...
Dental Anxiety and Phobia
Dental Anxiety and Phobia
In the general population, psychological problems relating to receiving dental treatment are common. It is reported that about half of all dental patients experience some anxiety towards their dental visit. This fear can lead to a delay in seeking necessary dental care, cancellation of appointments and poor cooperation in the dental chair. Dental fear is one of the most troublesome patient mana...
Asthma and Oral Health
Asthma and Oral Health
Asthma is a chronic disease of the bronchial air passages. The trachea (wind pipe) divides into the two bronchi, one for each lung. When these bronchi are not as healthy as they should be, the individual may experience recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. This is known as asthma. The individual may have symptoms that occu...