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Dealing with athlete's foot
Dealing with athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by a fungus known as dermatophytes.? The infection was common among athletes who frequently used public sporting facilities so the term "athlete's foot" became popular.
Attacks on the ambition, intellect and bodies of women
There are two propositions, one religious and one civil, often voiced about the equality of women, but not fully observed by those expressing the propositions.
Breast is best
Breast is best
Feeding a newborn formula or even water within the first six months of its birth can expose an infant to health risks that include water intoxication, kidney failure, urinary tract infections, gastric disturbances, seizures and even sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which makes breastfeeding the best way to nourish babies according to registered nurse/midwife and education officer Linelle Thomp...
Dealing with a puncture wound to the foot
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.
RBC partners with Bahamas Cancer Society to bring awareness to childhood cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; it is recognized as a time to honor children and families affected by these diseases, and rally support to give children with cancer better outcomes by supporting research.
It is estimated that one in every 20 adults over age 50 has PAD
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common problem that affects almost 10 percent of the population.
RBC partners with The Bahamas Cancer Society to bring awareness to childhood cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and as a leading partner in the community and employer concerned about the health and well-being of its staff, RBC Royal Bank hosted an informative session on Cancer with the educational team from The Bahamas Cancer Society.
The virulence of racist ideologies
The virulence of racist ideologies
The cancerous and virulent nature of white supremacy and its attendant racism is manifested not only in those white people who consciously or subconsciously perpetuate this ideology of prejudice and discrimination, particularly through cultural habits, and social structures and institutions.
Experts report growing evidence of benefits of massage in medical care for symptoms from diabetes to pain management
Experts report growing evidence of benefits of massage in medical care for symptoms from diabetes to pain management
Once a luxury reserved for the wealthy with dollars and time to spare, massage therapy is now serious science and an increasingly critical business in the medical profession, according to experts.
Florida fishing laws 'will benefit Bahamas'
Florida fishing laws 'will benefit Bahamas'
AGRICULTURE Minister V. Alfred Gray said yesterday that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's (FFWC) amendment of its laws governing fish brought from the Bahamas into the state will be good for this country.