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October 03, 2023
PM calls on multilateral banks to do more for developing countries

Prime Minister Philip Davis yesterday called on multilateral development banks, especially the World Bank, to improve policies that will increase funding to developing countries facing climate-related crises.

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September 27, 2023
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Top 3 Tips to Boost Brain Function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Anyone over the age of 65 is at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, yet science suggests that up to 40% of Alzheimer’s cases could be prevented through healthy lifestyle modifications, says an expert from Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21.

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June 12, 2023
Novel Gene Therapy Shows Positive Initial Results in Sickle Cell Patients Treated in Clinical Trial at Cleveland Clinic Children’s

Researchers presenting preliminary data from a clinical trial aimed at discovering a cure for sickle cell disease reveal positive results among its first patients.

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June 09, 2023
Davis grateful for GSSSA sports calendar completion

For the first time since the 2018-2019 school year, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) was able to complete all of its sporting disciplines after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled events and modified the calendar. The president of the association, Varel Davis, was very happy to see competition completed in all their disciplines.

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June 07, 2023
Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training announces changes to the Bahamas High School Diploma

The Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training has announced the recommendations of a 24-member National Review Commission to amend the Bahamas High School Diploma (BHSD).

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Lupus and the feet
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May 09, 2023
Lupus and the feet

May is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack its own otherwise healthy tissues and organs.

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May 05, 2023
Privy Council dismisses 'absurd' arguments made on AG's behalf

In determining that all children born out of wedlock to foreign women and Bahamian men are citizens at birth, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has corrected what it determined was a misinterpretation of an important constitutional provision over the last 50 years, and dismissed as "absurd" certain arguments that were made on behalf of the attorney general who appealed a Court of Appeal ...

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May 04, 2023
Privy Council issues major ruling on citizenship

In a major decision likely to have huge implications, the Privy Council has ruled that all children born out of wedlock to foreign women and Bahamian men are Bahamian citizens at birth.

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Ganglion cyst
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April 18, 2023
Ganglion cyst

Ganglion cysts are also known as "Bible cysts" because they were treated with "Bible therapy", which was using a heavy book to smash and burst the cyst. Thankfully, this form of treatment is no longer recommended because they do not prevent the ganglion cysts from returning and could cause more injury.

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March 27, 2023
Wellness Unit launched to help Bahamians manage their health

The primary aim of the newly launched Wellness Unit is to provide an opportunity for Bahamians to manage their own health and well-being.

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