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Younger population rates increasing, but older Americans still 16 times more likely to diagnosed with Colon Cancer than those under age 50
Next time someone asks you to go for a walk or get up and dance, jump at the chance. The simple act of moving may take you steps closer to avoiding cancers associated with sedentary lifestyles and obesity....
Equipment for PMH repairs to arrive by end of week
Equipment for PMH repairs to arrive by end of week
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that compressors needed to fix a malfunctioning air-conditioning unit in the $100m Critical Care Block at the Princess Margaret Hospital should be in the country by the end of the week.
Zika case in Bahamas
Zika case in Bahamas
Health officials yesterday announced that the first confirmed case of Zika virus infection has been recorded in The Bahamas.
Probation for bedridden child molester
Probation for bedridden child molester
A JUDGE imposed a six-year probation on a diabetic and bedridden man who pleaded guilty to molesting three underage girls over a five year period.
PM Christie lauds the re-imagining and historical preservation of the City of Nassau
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said the "re-imagining of Nassau is happening all around us" and the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, in the heart of Historic Charles Towne, the precursor of the City of Nassau, is an example of the process.
Ministry 'addressing' hazardous waste find
Ministry 'addressing' hazardous waste find
ENVIRONMENT and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett yesterday said his ministry is addressing the appearance of hazardous medical waste found at the New Providence Landfill.
Healthcare professionals reject NHI
Healthcare professionals reject NHI
Calling it "a very expensive and disruptive exercise in futility", a coalition of nine professional groups yesterday flatly rejected the Christie administration's proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) model, charging that the challenges in the healthcare system have their origins in public healthcare administration.
Union leaders demand govt 'come clean' on NHI
Union leaders demand govt 'come clean' on NHI
Vice President of the Bahamas Customs, Immigration and Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) Sloan Smith called on the Christie administration to "come clean" on the details regarding the planned National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme yesterday.
BTC Donates Free Mammograms in Product Promotion Seeks to Help Spread Awareness of Cancer Prevention Techniques
BTC Donates Free Mammograms in Product Promotion Seeks to Help Spread Awareness of Cancer Prevention Techniques
BTC is helping further spread the word that mammograms can help save lives. Marking Cancer Awareness month, free mammogram vouchers are being given away through October 31st at all BTC Retail stores, with purchase of broadband or fixed line ?phone service...
Albany to inject further 140 million
Albany to inject further 140 million
Albany will soon sign a supplemental heads of agreement (HOA) with the government for what it intends to be a $140 million expansion that will generate up to 1,400 jobs for Bahamians, according to a company executive...