A HPV guide for men in the Bahamas
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most widespread sexually transmitted infection (STI). Most men do not know that HPV can potentially be a cancer causing infection. Nearly 35 thousand men and women are diagnosed every year in the United States with HPV related cancers.
Understanding physical activity
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
New facilities concentrate on healthcare for the whole person
In taking the “whole person” approach to healthcare management, the Family Medicine Centre is officially opening its new expanded facilities which will bring many new medical services on board.
A spotlight on the “silent sight thief”
Glaucoma is one of leading causes of blindness and visual impairment. For this reason the ophthalmology division of the Princess Margaret Hospital will be raising awareness of the sight-stealing disease in the coming weeks.
Cryotherapy: A curative treatment option for prostate cancer
Cryotherapy is also referred to as cryoablation or cryosurgery, that uses freezing gas to destroy prostate cancer cells, while leaving the prostate gland intact. The term cryotherapy is misleading as it is not a form of surgery. Cryotherapy was US Food and Drug Administration approved for prostate cancer treatment in the year 2000. It has been used in the past 20 years as an effective, minimally invasive management option for prostate cancer.
Do I have to take supplements?
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Bike-a-thon supports special needs kids displaced by Dorian
Over 200 children, parents and a host of sponsors came out recently to support special needs children displaced by the September 2019 Hurricane Dorian.
Going natural
Paul and Denise Worrell’s journey towards all things natural started right in their kitchen. After starting their own family, the couple decided to go back to their roots when it came to putting food on the table for their kids.
Donation of blood pressure monitor goes a long way
It is now easier than ever before for geriatric patients to check their blood pressure quickly and conveniently.
‘Super Bowl of fitness’ returns to the Bahamas
THE World Beauty Fitness & Fashion (WBFF) pageant returns for a second year with what organisers are promising will be a “bigger and spectacular” show.
Dangers of fad diets
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Active surveillance: a safe and effective method to manage prostate cancer
Prostate cancer will affect one in six men in their lifetime.
Kingdor hopes to make life better for Parkinson’s sufferers
Around the world, the month of April is observed as Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and here in the Bahamas the Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation is gearing up to host a series of events under the theme “Better Lives Together”.
Step up for heart health
BRISKLY walking up stairs, down stairs, to your car, and just taking more steps in a day is an easy exercise that can have a huge, positive impact on your heart.
Spotlight on heart disease and obesity at second Cleveland Clinic lecture
For more than a decade, the leading cause of death among Bahamians has been heart disease, with mortality numbers increasing year over year.
