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Kitty Dumas

Osteoporosis on the Rise as Population Ages

The prevalence of the disease, which causes bones to weaken, become brittle and fracture, is expected to dramatically increase in the coming years.

July 11, 2016 / 3 min read

Aphasia: A Disorder More Common Than You...

Every year close to 180,000 people experience aphasia, an acquired communication disorder caused by damage or injury to the left side of the brain which...

June 29, 2016 / 3 min read

Treating Boomers Is a Game-Changer for Healthcare

In Florida, home to the nation’s largest population of people 65 and older, the effect would be particularly great.

June 28, 2016 / 3 min read

Community Health: Taking On the Obesity Epidemic

Community Health is promoting healthy eating and physical activity across South Florida -- and hopefully make a dent in the nation’s obesity epidemic.

April 19, 2016 / 3 min read

Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment Breakthroughs Improving Lives

Just 10 years ago, the daily routine for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) often included painful injections to treat debilitating symptoms, from vision and speech...

March 30, 2016 / 3 min read

Nutrition Guidelines: Are People Paying Attention?

Many Americans don't realize that earlier this year the federal government released important dietary information which, if followed, would have a major impact on our...

March 9, 2016 / 3 min read

Marathon Profiles 2016: Why They Run (Part...

Each person had a unique journey that prepared him or her to take on a challenge that most people would not consider.

January 20, 2016 / 6 min read

Heart Walk: A Personal Journey for Baptist...

The goal of the Miami Heart Walk, set for 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nov. 22, at Museum Park (1075 Biscayne Blvd.), is to celebrate...

November 18, 2015 / 3 min read

Women with Ovarian Cancer Now Living Longer

As the nation observes Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, a look at recent studies reveals good news - women diagnosed with the disease are living longer,...

September 28, 2015 / 4 min read

Breastfeeding Is Good Medicine for Both Baby...

At 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1, 10 babies at West Kendall Baptist Hospital became part of a worldwide movement to promote the health benefits of breastfeeding....

August 12, 2015 / 3 min read