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Facts About ‘Flesh-Eating Bacteria’ and Precautions You...
After two cases of “flesh-eating bacteria” infections were reported recently from contact with waters off Florida’s west coast and panhandle, public health officials and physicians...
July 8, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Meds and Dementia Risk; CDC Warns...
Long-Term Use of Some Meds Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia, Study Says A new study indicates there may be a higher risk of dementia...
July 5, 2019 / 3 min read
Fireworks Safety Update for This 4th of...
Families and friends gathering for the Fourth of July holiday can take “simple safety steps” when celebrating the nation’s birthday with fireworks, says the U.S....
July 3, 2019 / 2 min read
Roadway Safety: Texting-While-Driving Law Takes Effect
Starting today, July 1, 2019, texting while driving is a primary offense in Florida, meaning police officers can pull over drivers who are seen using...
July 1, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Working Overtime and Stroke Risk; Coffee...
Working Long Hours, Over 10 Years, May Increase Risk of Stroke, Study Finds Stress from too many hours at work over several years may increase...
June 28, 2019 / 4 min read
Lipid Program Fights Statin Intolerance, Aims for...
Most people understand the importance of managing high cholesterol and its crucial link to cardiovascular health. But for those patients who cannot control their raised...
June 25, 2019 / 3 min read
Her Skin Condition Called for ‘Scarless’ Parathyroid...
About two years ago, Lynette Boodhoo was told by her endocrinologist that he needed to monitor her hyperparathyroidism. But this past January, Mrs. Boodhoo was...
June 24, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Obesity Rate Among Preschoolers; Measles Alert...
Obesity Rate Declining Among Kids, Ages 2 to 4, Who Receive U.S. Food Aid, CDC Says The overall childhood obesity rate in the United States...
June 21, 2019 / 4 min read
First in S. Florida: New ‘WEB’ Device...
It’s called WEB, short for Woven EndoBridge, and it’s a self-expanding mesh ball made of nickel titanium that is implanted within aneurysms located in the...
June 18, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Risks of ‘White Coat Hypertension’; Belly...
‘White Coat Hypertension’ May Double Risk of Death From Heart Disease If your blood pressure surges above a normal level at the doctor’s office because...
June 14, 2019 / 5 min read