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Tanya Racoobian

Here Comes Baby! Signs of Labor (Video)

You've carried extra weight, felt moving and kicking and maybe spent a few sleepless nights during the last nine months while pregnant. Now it's time...

February 15, 2017 / 1 min read

Tame the Flame: Preventing Burns in the...

Medical and safety experts urge anyone cooking in the kitchen to practice burn safety and prevention by following these tips.

February 10, 2017 / 1 min read

Importance of Genetic Link to Breast Cancer...

Conclusions of another medical study add to the growing support for the role a person’s genetics plays in determining cancer risk and treatment. Specifically, genetic testing...

February 9, 2017 / 1 min read

Understanding Palliative Care and Advance Directives

At some point in life, many adults are faced with making medical decisions for a sick or injured family member or loved one. And if...

February 9, 2017 / 2 min read

Fever in Children: When to Worry

With reports of flu cases at elevated levels in nearly all regions of the country, health officials are urging adults and children to take precautions to...

February 3, 2017 / 2 min read

Fungus Among Us: Are You at Risk?

There’s a fungus out there that doesn’t want to be cured. Similar to how some bacterial infections have become resistant to antibiotics, certain strains of...

January 26, 2017 / 2 min read

Your Gallbladder and What To Do With...

Indigestion, heartburn or pain in the upper-right side of your stomach. You may feel one or more of these after eating a big meal or something spicy....

January 19, 2017 / 2 min read

Winter Sun Protection (With Infographic)

While much of the country is under freeze conditions, winter weather in South Florida is generally comfortable and bright with lots of sunshine and refreshing breezes. But...

January 12, 2017 / 2 min read

Four New Year Babies Born at Baptist...

All four Baptist Health hospitals that offer maternity services welcomed new year babies this year.

January 3, 2017 / 1 min read

12 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

Whether it’s the 12 Days of Christmas, eight days and nights of Hanukkah, seven days of Kwanza or times of other year-end holidays you’re celebrating,...

December 23, 2016 / 4 min read