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Watch Now: The Dangers of Obesity &...
Excess belly fat has been linked to several chronic conditions and illnesses, says Anthony Gonzalez, M.D., a Baptist Health Medical Group surgeon and medical director of Bariatric...
April 16, 2015 / 3 min read
Minority Health Month: Power of Prevention
April is National Minority Health Month. The slogan: “Prevention is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity” is the theme of the month. Chronic illnesses —...
April 8, 2015 / 3 min read
Study: Vegetarian Diet Lowers Risk of Colon...
Can a vegetarian diet reduce an individual’s risk of developing colorectal cancer? That question is the centerpiece of a new study. The verdict: Diet plays...
March 30, 2015 / 2 min read
Common Poison Dangers for Adults
National Poison Prevention Week is March 15-21. Misuse of medication represents a major poison hazard for adults, says Agueda Hernandez, M.D., medical director of the...
March 20, 2015 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Grocery Store 101 – 3...
How often do you shop for food? The average consumer goes food shopping about seven times a month, and sees about 43,000 food products in...
March 19, 2015 / 1 min read
Protecting Kids From Household Poisons (An Infographic)
Children and the dangers of household products are the centerpiece of the 2015 National Poison Prevention Week, which takes place March 15-21. “Children act fast,...
March 17, 2015 / 1 min read
Fiber 101: Weight Loss, Heart Health Benefits
Not only can fiber help with digestion, it can also help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels, medical experts say.
March 12, 2015 / 3 min read
Baptist Health Named to Fortune’s ‘100 Best...
Fortune magazine has named Baptist Health South Florida to its “100 Best Places to Work For” list for 2015. It is the 15th time the...
March 9, 2015 / 2 min read
Colorectal Cancer: Take Charge With A Screening
With regular screenings and early detection, colorectal cancer can be discovered when it is most treatable.
March 5, 2015 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Facts About the ER —...
Injuries account for about for 40.2 million of ER visits, and 12 percent of all ER patients are hospitalized, according to CDC data.
March 2, 2015 / 1 min read