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Too heavy for your feet
Too heavy for your feet
Being overweight and obese, places increased pressure on your feet, ankles and lower limbs, which makes you more likely to experience arthritis, foot pain and skin problems on the feet, which can lead to problems in the knees, hips and back.
Bahamas shares accounts of pandemic maternal care in Global OB-GYN Newsletter
In the latest issue of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Global OB-GYN Newsletter, obstetricians and midwives from several countries, including The Bahamas, shared their stories of caring for pregnant women during the pandemic.
It’s a New Year! Cleveland Clinic, Florida shares 10 Health Trends That Should Go Viral in 2023
It’s a New Year! Cleveland Clinic, Florida shares 10 Health Trends That Should Go Viral in 2023
A new year always brings with it new hope for what’s to come, as evidenced by the very concept of New Year’s resolutions, and “new year, new start” challenges like Veganuary (going vegan for the first month of the year) and Dry January (cutting out alcohol for the month).
Climate change continues to threaten Bahamian health
Climate change continues to threaten Bahamian health
The harsh impacts of climate change are not limited to the environment and doctors agree that climate change continues to threaten the health of Bahamians and others throughout theCaribbean.
Top surgeons from Bahamas and Florida agree – breast reconstruction has come a long way in a few short years giving women today far greater choices
Women who undergo a mastectomy today have far greater options for breast reconstruction than their counterparts did just a decade ago, thanks to dramatic advances.
MOHW conducts assessment with Transport Links Community for Kidney Transplant Project
The Ministry of Health & Wellness forging ahead with its plan to launch a comprehensive kidney transplant program in the country.
MINISTER OF HEALTH & WELLNESS LEADS DELEGATION TO HEALTH TRADE FAIR IN CUBA
Minister of Health & Wellness the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville led a team of health officials and physicians to Havana, Cuba on Tuesday 18th October 2022 to attend the IVInternational “Cuba Salud 2022” Convention and its Associated Trade Fairs.
Cleveland Clinic Survey Reveals Men’s Top Health Concerns as They Age
A new survey by Cleveland Clinic reveals which health issues men are most concerned about as they age, and explores many of the common misconceptions that impact men’s health across all generations.
Brain Aneurysm Symptoms Are Similar to Stroke: True or False?
An aneurysm — a ballooning or bulging out of an artery where the wall is weak — can wreak havoc if it bursts. When aneurysms rupture in the brain, the resulting hemorrhage can cause stroke, coma, death, brain damage and other problems.
'We don't have enough doctors in the system'
'We don't have enough doctors in the system'
THE Bahamas Doctors Union president has said that there are doctor shortages within the public healthcare system while calling on the government to reveal that some 40 recently graduated interns have "been sent home" and a handful of physicians were "terminated."