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Laura Pincus

Water Safety: Tragedies Can Be Prevented

The Centers for Disease Control reports that there are approximately 10 deaths a day in the United States from drowning. South Florida children, with water...

July 29, 2014 / 2 min read

Sports Alert: Coconut Water for Thirst?

After a gym workout, a tennis match or other physical activities, more and more people are reaching for coconut water to rehydrate and recharge. Touted...

July 17, 2014 / 1 min read

A Different Way to Measure Health

We’ve all heard the familiar advice on staying healthy — eat a nutritionally balanced diet, manage your weight, don’t smoke and exercise regularly. These suggestions...

June 2, 2014 / 2 min read

A Mother’s Miracle

This Mother’s Day, mothers from all over will celebrate the miracle of parenthood. For Qynata Henry-Nairn, 34, mother to 2-month old Olivia Nairn, the day...

May 9, 2014 / 2 min read

Minimally Invasive Surgery Provides Solution for High-Risk...

Janice Carlson’s dizziness and constant fatigue limited her enjoyment of life. Called “Mops” by her five children, 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, the resident of...

March 12, 2013 / 2 min read

Benign But Not Forgotten: New Program Targets...

Zoila Sobrino, a gastrointestinal cancer survivor, was unnerved when a recent mammogram showed a small nodule in her right breast. The 59-year-old mother was busy...

October 12, 2012 / 2 min read