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The life and legacy of the 'Divine Lady'
July 20, 2023
The life and legacy of the 'Divine Lady'
Two ceremonies will be held to celebrate the life and legacy of the late award-winning gospel artist, radio personality, songwriter and journalist, Vanessa "Divine Lady" Clarke - one is scheduled for July on Grand Bahama where she made her life with her husband Volare Clarke and their daughters V'ajha, 15, and V'lori, 11; the other on New Providence where Vanessa was born and lived her early life,...
Sounding the alarm on fentanyl
July 19, 2023
Sounding the alarm on fentanyl
Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid, is seldom, if ever, spoken about publicly in The Bahamas.
July 12, 2023
Load shedding continues while BPL works to restore generation in North Andros
A WEEK after a catastrophic fire damaged Bahamas Power & Light's facilities in North Andros, electricity has not been fully restored on the island.
Why gums bleed
May 09, 2023
Why gums bleed
Do your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth? The most common cause of bleeding gums is gum disease. Almost 70 percent of adults suffer from some form of gum disease. Bleeding gums may also be caused by something as simple as the wrong brushing technique.
The role of nutrition in periodontal disease
May 02, 2023
The role of nutrition in periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is a chronic disease affecting 50 percent to 90 percent of the Bahamian population, making it one of the most prevalent epidemics in The Bahamas.
Dental implants
April 25, 2023
Dental implants
Dental implants are a great option for people with serious dental problems. With over 50 years of practical research, dental implants serve as the best alternative to dentures or bridges to replace unhealthy or missing teeth.
Ray's latest fight
April 25, 2023
Ray's latest fight
Rayshell Rolle has always been a daddy's girl, so it's difficult for her to watch the boxing champ, Ray Minus Jr., who is in the grips of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control.
Dental implications ofdiabetes prevalence
April 18, 2023
Dental implications ofdiabetes prevalence
Diabetes spares no organ - eyes, brain, feet, heart and mouth. The disease is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. If left untreated, diabetes can cause a number of complications.
What to do if a tooth gets knocked out
March 21, 2023
What to do if a tooth gets knocked out
Managing dental injuries during sports is fairly common for children and adults. Sports-related dental injuries can range from a minor chip of a tooth to a violent collision resulting in the whole tooth being knocked out.
March 07, 2023
Vaping among children and teens can become a public health crisis
Vaping is a very dangerous trend among children and teens in The Bahamas today. A recent conversation with a diverse group of young adults confirmed my suspicions. My concern is that parents of underage children seemed to be unaware of this unnoticed pop culture.
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