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Treating ‘Pelvic Organ Prolapse’
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the supporting structures of the pelvic region become weakened and relaxed, allowing one or more of the pelvic organs –...
June 18, 2015 / 3 min read
Autism: Early Intervention Lifts A Child’s Potential
For a child with autism, early intervention offers the best hope for the future, says Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and...
April 20, 2015 / 2 min read
Take Steps to Protect Your Kidney Health
Your kidneys play a very important role in your body, and keeping them healthy is critical, says Natalie Sanchez, M.D., a Baptist Health Medical Group...
March 11, 2015 / 3 min read
What You Should Know About Heart Valve...
If left untreated, advanced heart valve disease can cause heart failure, stroke, blood clots or death due to sudden cardiac arrest, warns Marco T. Bologna,...
February 16, 2015 / 2 min read
Cervical Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which is a good time to educate women about the risk factors and symptoms of cervical cancer and the...
January 21, 2015 / 3 min read
Social Jet Lag & Sleep: Is Your...
Staying out until the wee hours and then sleeping in on the weekends can cause “social jet lag.” This sleep disruption can lead to serious...
December 9, 2014 / 3 min read
Personalized Treatments Can Help COPD Patients Breathe...
Innovative treatments are available to help the estimated 12 million Americans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe a bit easier A personalized treatment plan...
November 17, 2014 / 3 min read
5 Ways to Control Your Child’s Sweet...
The average trick-or-treat haul contains three cups of sugar and 4,800 calories, according to researchers. For many families, Halloween is the first in a series...
October 30, 2014 / 3 min read
New Treatment Options for Psoriasis
“More treatment options are becoming available for people with moderate-to-severe psoriasis,” said Patricia Feito, M.D., a family medicine specialist affiliated with Baptist Health. “There is...
October 27, 2014 / 2 min read
Senior Years, Sleepless Nights?
People often say “I slept like a baby” to describe a good night’s sleep. That’s because newborns sleep 16 to 20 hours a day and...
October 2, 2014 / 3 min read