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Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem
July 05, 2011
Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem
Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem, but anToenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem, but an infection of the bed and plate underlying the surface of a nail. Fungal nail infection, a condition called Onychomycosis (ON-i-ko-my-KO-sis), is caused primarily by organisms called dermatophytes. It's extraordinarily common, afflicting more than 35 million people in the United States alone...
April 18, 2024
Three Cabinet ministers set to attend the first harvest RBC and ADO’s partnership set to seed 400 backyard farming kits at St. James Road’s community wellness event this weekend
With three members of Cabinet set to attend the first harvest of a community garden off Kemp Road, hundreds of area residents will get a chance to learn farming basics or sharpen their green thumbs April 20 when the ADO (Agricultural Development Organization) and RBC partner to distribute 400 backyard farming kits at Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Travel-ready feet
July 18, 2023
Travel-ready feet
The summer is here and most Bahamians are busy planning or going on their next vacation. Whether its planning to swim with the pigs in Exuma, walk around the town in Grand Bahama, shop until you drop in one of the malls in New Providence or wherever you plan to go abroad – maybe to United States or Europe, traveling can take a toll on your feet – and any injury or pain can ruin your entire vac...
Changing seasons can affect your feet
July 04, 2023
Changing seasons can affect your feet
Summer is here, and record high temperatures with it. In other places around the world, it may be getting colder now. Did you know that your body can feel different throughout the year due to the changing seasons?
Wet feet safety tips
July 23, 2019
Wet feet safety tips
It’s the summer and many people are spending time at the beach, in the sea, or at the pool, but engaging in these activities can also be a foot health hazard...
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.
Dealing with a puncture wound to the foot
October 04, 2016
Dealing with a puncture wound to the foot
A puncture wound is a very common injury of the foot, especially after a disaster, flooding or a hurricane.
Caring for men's feet
June 07, 2016
Caring for men's feet
Men's feet are pretty low-maintenance when compared to women's feet, but they can still benefit from basic foot care -- after all, nobody likes funky feet with rough skin, bad odor and nasty nails.
Aging feet pt. 2
May 02, 2016
Aging feet pt. 2
Aging takes its toll on your feet and ankles just as it does with the rest of the body. Last week we looked at the changes in the shape and functioning of the feet that occur with aging. But in addition to changes in the structure of the feet, there are circulatory and skin changes.
Athlete's foot
March 07, 2016
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by fungus known as dermatophytes. The infection was common among athletes who frequently used public sporting facilities, so the term "athlete's foot" became popular.
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