First drug aimed at women with inherited breast cancer approved
US regulators have approved the first drug aimed at women with advanced breast cancer caused by an inherited flawed gene.The Food and Drug Administration has approved AstraZeneca PLC’s Lynparza for patients with inherited BRCA gene mutations who have
Serena Williams had health scare after baby's birth
Serena Williams tells Vogue that she dealt with a medical scare right after the birth of her daughter.In a story in the magazine’s February issue and posted Wednesday on Vogue.com , Williams discusses developing several small blood clots in her lungs
'Biggest Loser Challenge' kicks off
WHETHER you want to get in shape, maintain your weight, or just stay healthy, a local fitness studio is encouraging people work out with other like-minded individuals so as to better meet your exercise goals in the new year.To this end, the husband-
Therapist warns of autism 'epidemic'
A local occupational therapist is ringing the alarm for the increasing number Bahamian children diagnosed with autism and developmental delays.
Don't let the scale fool you: Why you could still be at risk for diabetes
(THE CONVERSATION) – Type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, with an estimated 29 million people in the US having the disease and another 86 million considered prediabetic. With an estimated cost of $245 billion, prevention becomes critica
A DIY approach to healthier skin Local Island Apothik brand seeks to soothe
Eczema can be a very uncomfortable, even painful condition to live with. But for Alexia Hanna it is much more than that: it is the inspiration for her unique skin care line.Ms Hanna was diagnosed with eczema in her teenage years. She later married th
Kidney stones more painful than childbirth
By DR GREGGORY PINTO As a urologist I have treated thousands of men and women with kidney stones, particularly as a postgraduate fellow with world-leading kidney stone surgeon Professor Andreas Gross, in Hamburg, Germany.I have seen macho men cry lik
Staying fit beyond New Year's resolutions
Forget New Year’s resolutions, try an entire lifestyle change so that year after year you feel healthier, happier and more fit than ever.When fitness expert Natasha Brown was asked by Tribune Health for tips to help readers keep their diet and exerci
Resolved to get more shut-eye? Here are four sleep hacks to help
(BPT) - When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, millions of people around the world vowed to eat better, work out more and lead a healthier life.But something is missing from this equation. While eating well and getting exercise are extreme
Five physician-approved nutrition tips to look and feel your best
(BPT) - Looking and feeling your best go hand in hand. When you take charge of your well-being, you’ll feel healthier inside and out. Small efforts every day add up to a big impact.“By taking specific steps each day, you can optimise your beauty horm
First artificial urethral sphincter surgery in the Bahamas
History was made last week as the first artificial urethral sphincter surgery in the Bahamas was conducted at Doctors Hospital by Bahamian urologist Dr Greggory Pinto.An artificial urethral sphincter is a technologically advanced small implantable de
How to deal with holiday anxiety
The holiday season is a time of tradition, and traditions have a funny way of becoming expectations — like getting lots of stocking stuffers and spending days on end with family and friends. But what if you are going to spend much or all of the holid
Science-based suggestions for self-confidence
(BPT) - A recent study shows your perception of your own image has a profound effect on how you present yourself to the rest of the world.Those findings could be empowering since even small changes to your self-care routine can significantly boost y
Moms-to-be: Forget pickles and reach for pistachios
(BPT) - Results of a new study among pregnant women with impaired glucose intolerance during gestation (GIGT) or gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) - commonly known as gestational diabetes - show that eating pistachios may help manage blood sugar l
Community leaders support 'Heroes' blood drive
Despite not reaching its goal of collecting 100 pints, the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial’s recent “Gift of Life” blood drive can be described in no other way than as a success, said organisers.The months of intense planning culminated
