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April 19, 2016
Painful ingrown toenails

Ingrown toenails are one of the most common and most painful nail complaints seen by the podiatrist.

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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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September 08, 2015
Treating a puncture wound to the foot

Puncture wounds are very common injuries seen in feet, especially during the summer time or during hurricanes or flooding. A puncture wound has a small entry hole caused by stepping on a pointed object.

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Step up your fish game
News Article
April 01, 2016
Step up your fish game

Fried, boiled, or grilled is usually the staple fish method of preparation for most Bahamians, and was the method of preparation for most households on the recent Good Friday, after it was limed, salted, peppered, then fried.

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March 28, 2016
There's no cure for lymphedema, but it can be managed

Lymphedema refers to swelling that occurs in one of your arms or legs; sometimes both arms, or both legs can swell.

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The tale of Charlie
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March 23, 2016
The tale of Charlie

I was one of 4 pups born in late 2003 at a garbage dump on Great Abaco Island, The Bahamas. Were it not for a caring local resident, Molly Roberts, I may not have survived a week.

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March 22, 2016
Leadership: The story of crucifixion and resurrection

Holy Week is upon us and springtime has commenced. As a predominantly Christian nation, many of us will spend the week reflecting on the life and times of Jesus Christ with specific emphasis on his final days on the face of the earth.

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March 09, 2016
Negotiation 101: How to win allies and influence taxi drivers

Today we introduce a new short-run series called Rules For The Road, contributed by Gravette Brown, a Bahamian who is a principal investment officer at the World Bank Group's IFC (International Finance Corporation) working in emerging market principal investing.

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Athlete's foot
News Article
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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March 07, 2016
Giving birth on your terms

Gone are the days when women were reared to find husbands, and their pride and joy was in the abundance of children they bore.

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