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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