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May 02, 2016
Cutting out sugar can improve a child's health in just 10 days

It's no surprise that too much sugar in a child's diet can cause tooth decay, hyperactivity and increase the risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes, but what many parents may not realize is that sugar can also cause other chronic and avoidable health problems.

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April 27, 2016
Christie's plan to save troubled NIB fund

Prime Minister Perry Christie has reiterated high level concerns about the sustainability of the National Insurance Fund, citing a shrinking pool of contributors, compliance issues, a troubled unemployment mix, alarmingly fast growth of medical care costs associated with workmen's compensation and a rise in subscribers to the Prescription Drug Plan.

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April 26, 2016
Prime Minister Christie's Address of Inter-American Conference on Social Security

American Commission on Organisation and Administrative Systems (CAOSA) a Technical Commission of the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) On RISK and RESILIENCY

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April 25, 2016
Can't slim down Here's why

Wanting to lose fat, and failing at it, is one of the most frustrating experiences. Read on for the following seven fat loss problems to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin reshaping it all.

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April 22, 2016
Prime Minister Perry Christie's Remarks at the UN Debate on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

The Bahamas welcomes the opportunity to speak at this most timely event of the President of the General Assembly on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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April 19, 2016
Why you're gaining weight (and how to stop it)

Tired of gaining weight? Of course you are -- none of us enjoy it when the number on our scale begins to climb.

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April 08, 2016
NHI Bahamas New Commercial Shows How Primary Care Will Help You

NHI Bahamas has released a new 60 second video depicting how NHI Bahamas? Primary Care phase, once implemented, will impact the lives of ordinary, everyday Bahamians.

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September 08, 2015
The link between obesity and cancer

Medical professionals used to encourage people to stop smoking, as smoking used to be considered one of the leading causes of cancer.

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News Article
September 08, 2015
Creating a legacy of health during Caribbean Wellness Week

As The Bahamas gears up to recognize Caribbean Wellness Week (CWW), the local organizing committee has issued daily challenges to the public to participate, with the goal of people making lifelong healthy changes to their daily lives.

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