Try this protein-packed substitute to make lunchtime more nutritious
Cottage cheese is having a moment.Nutritionists and health-minded individuals have discovered that the dairy case staple can actually unlock a lot of mealtime solutions, especially when it comes to remaking recipes with a creamy base, such as tuna sa
The gift of life- Bahamians encouraged to donate blood -
THERE is a pressing need for blood donations in the Bahamas, and just one pint may save more than one life.With this in mind, the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial (RSENC) is encouraging Bahamians to “Be a Hero – Be a Donor” as it gears u
'All-time high' diabetes diagnoses puts Bahamas in spotlight
With the number of diabetes diagnoses at an all-time high in the country, the Bahamas has attracted special attention from the International Diabetes Federation this year.The global alliance of more than 230 national diabetes associations is now tak
Get salty to fight stress
Stress. No one wants it, but we all experience it from time to time. Higher levels of stress can cause problems at work and home. But stress is not just hard on your mental well-being; it is also hard on your body and can lead to many negative health
Brain-implanted device helps ease seizures
On September 28, the first “responsive neurostimulation” device (or RNS) was implanted at Baptist Hospital in Miami for the management of refractory epilepsy.The patient, Fernando Esguerra, 29, from Bogota, Colombia, was very young when he had a tumo
Raising stroke awareness in the Bahamas
With the help of a new support group, a local organisation is seeking to not only raise awareness of strokes but also offer help to those affected by them.The STROKE Foundation is further seeking to make October 29 National Stroke Awareness Day. Eve
Six healthy reasons to enjoy a slice of sweet cherry pie this holiday season
(BPT) - The holidays are just around the corner, and for most of us that means time to indulge in some favorite treats. Fortunately, healthy doesn’t have to mean less delicious! If you’re looking for a good-for-you holiday dessert that can please eve
Customers explore healthy options for Solomon's 27th anniversary
Solomon’s Super Centre recently marked its 27th anniversary with a health fair and in-store activities. At the event, more than 200 customers took advantage of free screenings for glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol. Some also had a chance to rec
Leading heart failure expert to attend Bahamas conference
Dr Ioana Dumitru, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist of Memorial Healthcare System of South Florida, has been invited to participate as a guest speaker at the Grand Bahama Medical and Dental Association’s 17th Annual Scientific Educational Conference, from November 2-5, where she will be sharing insight about heart failure and medication.
Bahamian Brewery says, 'Think Pink, Drink Pink'
Every October, the world pauses to honour the women and men diagnosed with breast cancer. As one of the leading causes of death, particularly in Bahamian women, breast cancer continues to wreak havoc on families around the country. In fact, it is est
Solomon's Super Centre celebrates 27th anniversary with Health Fair
Solomon’s Super Centre is gearing up to celebrate its 27th year in business with a customer-focused health fair and anniversary event. This Saturday, October 28, the retail grocery outlet will mark nearly three decades in business by offering custome
Miami Cancer Institute adds new expert to Radiation Oncology Department
Radiation oncologist Dr Rupesh Kotecha has joined the Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida’s unique and integrated Radiation Oncology department, which offers standard photon therapy and soon will open the region’s first proton ther
Health City Cayman Islands makes medical history
Introduces new device to treat heart failure
CAYMAN ISLANDS – For the first time in the Caribbean, Central and South America, a leading physician has implanted a cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) device to treat heart failure.Dr Ravi Kishore, Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Electroph
Pretty in Pink sends loud and clear message
Inner Wheel promotes early detection in breast cancer fight
Decked out in pink to show their support of breast cancer awareness, more than 200 guests attended the fifth annual Pretty in Pink Party hosted by members of the Inner Wheel Club of East Nassau held at John Bull’s flagship store last Wednesday.
Cleveland Clinic surgeon: 'Weight loss surgery long-term effects most significant in younger to middle age populations'
For anyone who has ever stepped on a scale and wished they hadn’t, the prospect of going under a gentle knife and coming out thinner seems almost too good to be true. And for many, it has made a difference in their lives they say they only dreamed ab
