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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts.
BNDC announces third year of campaign to prevent underaged drinking
Personnel of the Bahamas National Drug Council (BNDC) accompanied by an officer of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) placed a banner in front of a vendor’s shop at Arawak Cay, March 13, 2024 marking the launch of the council’s third year of the 'One Choice' campaign.
First Person In The World to Undergo Single-Port Robotic Kidney Transplant - Eases Recovery
First Person In The World to Undergo Single-Port Robotic Kidney Transplant - Eases Recovery
At 26 years old, Laura Bray’s life was put on hold. She made an appointment with her doctor after frequent migraines and shortness of breath were impacting her job and life as a mother of three. After undergoing a battery of tests, she received an unexpected diagnosis -- stage 5 kidney disease. She was soon undergoing dialysis for up to nine hours a day, while she waited for a donor kidney for m...
Beware Of Social Media Posts, Not Affiliated With The Ministry Of Health & Wellness Offering Fake Health Services
Beware Of Social Media Posts, Not Affiliated With The Ministry Of Health & Wellness Offering Fake Health Services
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging the public to view and read social media posts carefully as imitation sponsored posts, which are not authorized by the Ministry continue to falsely advertise health offerings and information.
Beware of health services scammers
Beware of health services scammers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS—The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging the public to view and read social media posts carefully. Imitation-sponsored posts, which are reportedly not authorized by the Ministry, continue to falsely advertise health offerings and information. The Ministry issued the public advisory via a press statement Tuesday afternoon. The statement continued: "For individuals seeking [...
Doctors Hospital Health System Solidifies UBFIT Title Sponsor with $71K
University of The Bahamas (UB) proudly announces Doctors Hospital Health System as the Title Sponsor for UBFIT, the institution's flagship fundraiser. The leading healthcare provider in The Bahamas has committed a generous sum of $71,000 over three years to support the UBFIT fun run-walk event in New Providence and Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) - Urgent Product Recall Notice
Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) - Urgent Product Recall Notice
On February 12th, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall by Fratelli Beretta of an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat charcuterie products containing Coppa that may be under-processed and which may have resulted in possible contamination with foodborne pathogens. An initial recall of the products were made by Fratelli B...
How Samsung is Solving the Digital Health Dilemma
How Samsung is Solving the Digital Health Dilemma
The new Galaxy Ring is a part of Samsung’s Vision for an Intelligent Health Platform
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol.
30 Facts About Your Heart
30 Facts About Your Heart
As you go through your day, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your heart and all that it’s doing. But let’s take a few moments to appreciate this life-sustaining organ in your chest.