Natural methods to cure headaches
Studies have shown that roughly a third of all people suffer from headaches. The causes of headaches are many; they include such things as spinal misalignment, certain foods, toxic fumes, preservatives and alcohol.
Should I get the PSA Test for prostate cancer?
Despite the protest and outrage from physician organisations including the prominent American Urological Association and several US-based prostate cancer advocacy, education, and support organisations, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its findings last month, advising that healthy men should no longer take the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test to detect prostate cancer as a routine or screening event.
Seizures in dogs
Epilepsy is a sudden, excessive discharge of electrical energy in groups of brain cells, causing a seizure or convulsion. Epilepsy is relatively common in dogs, but much less common in cats. Why this spontaneous discha
Air polishing technique boosts oral hygiene
A DENTAL hygiene technique sweeping the United States could give orthodontic patients in The Bahamas a new reason to smile. Spotty discolor
Coping while living with an alcoholic
A glass of scotch on the rocks or any alcoholic beverage provides a sweet escape to many who consume alcohol. Under the influence, all inhibitions are released and a conquering spirit emerges.
Serenity and peace after alcoholism
EVERY one around him knew he was an alcoholic. He was the only one oblivious to the fact. When he finally realise, he decided to make a change, and for over 20 years, he has been sober.
Mouth care during chemotherapy
When a person is diagnosed with cancer, it is very common for the person to become apprehensive about the diagnosis. It often strikes fear in many persons and such a diagnosis is received with the worst expectations.
Arresting hip pain
Your hip is a weight bearing joint, and all of your weight above the waistline has to be supported by your hips.
Treating common foot woes
Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur Fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most commonly seen foot problems today. Pain felt along the bottom (plantar) of the foot from the heel to the arch. The pain is often worse in the morning and at the end of the day. Persons experiencing this problem often ask, how did I get this problem and what could have caused it? How do I get of the pain?
Child abuse and neglect and the mouth
In the Bahamas, medical doctors and dentists are required to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Ministry of Labour and Social Development and/or the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Debunking common myths about radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a very important modality in the treatment of cancer. It is used either as the sole treatment or in combination with other treatment modalities such as surgery and chemotherapy. Only one facility is available in the Bahamas that uses radiation to treat various types of cancer. This type of treatment requires highly complex radiation beams that are generated from the robust machines.
Mini health fair at Haitian Flag Day
The Ministry of Health and its agencies offered essential health screenings at the Haitian Flag Day event coordinated by the Haitian Embassy, Saturday. The initiative was the ministry's latest in an ongoing attempt to provide health screenings at public events and non-traditional sites.
Imaging in cancer
Cancer is uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Any tissue in the body can be affected by cancer.
Removing pesky fleas
Fleas are the ectoparasites that cause pet owners in the Bahamas the most stress out of all parasites. It seems because of our warm climatic conditions we are bombarded with this pest year round.
Dental X-Rays and Brain Tumors
A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. It can be cancerous, noncancerous, precancerous or may have no cancerous potential at all. A brain tumor, in particular, is an abnormal growth of tissue inside the cranium or inside the central spinal canal. The cranium is a skull without the mandible (lower jaw bone).
