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Tanya Racoobian

Miami HEAT Players Spread Joy, Holiday Cheer...

A hospital stay during the holidays was made a lot brighter for several children when Miami HEAT players visited them at Baptist Children's Hospital.

December 20, 2016 / 1 min read

Think Before You Drink at Holiday Gatherings...

Whether it's an official office holiday party or a celebration with family and friends, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption can save you from embarrassme and protect...

December 20, 2016 / 4 min read

Bloating and Menopause: Helping Women Cope

Bloating during perimenopause can cause uncomfortable symptoms for some women, says Lorena Tinoco, M.D., an OB/GYN affiliated with West Kendall Baptist Hospital and South Miami...

December 14, 2016 / 2 min read

Anxiety and Its Toll on Heart Health

Relatives visiting, gifts to buy and big holiday meals to cook. You may think, ‘How will I get it all done?’ — as your heart...

December 12, 2016 / 3 min read

Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery

While many of us are engrossed in the hustle and bustle of holiday celebrations and gift buying, some people are getting ready to have an...

December 7, 2016 / 1 min read

Screenings Aim to Reduce HIV, Hep-C Infection...

To meet the community’s needs, and based on revised recommendations issued by the CDC, Homestead Hospital started a routine HIV, Hep C screening program earlier...

December 1, 2016 / 3 min read

3D Printing Helps Improve Patients’ Cardiac and...

When Mel Dick, age 80, had a minimally invasive procedure to treat an aneurysm in his left leg earlier this year, he never thought he’d...

November 28, 2016 / 2 min read

Serving Up A Safe Thanksgiving: Cooking Safety...

Medical and safety experts alike urge those cooking in the kitchen or outdoor with a turkey fryer to heed safety precautions this Thanksgiving and throughout...

November 23, 2016 / 2 min read

Healthy Thanksgiving Starter: Caribbean Pumpkin Bisque

More research studies are confirming the link between nutrition and reduced risks of cancer.

November 15, 2016 / 2 min read

Breast Cancer Survivorship: Providing Support Well Into...

Breast cancer survivorship has made great strides over the years. Death rates from the disease have been dropping since about 1989. Currently, there are nearly 3...

November 9, 2016 / 2 min read