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Tanya Racoobian

Regrowing the Liver Before Cancer Surgery: A...

At age 26, Christina Neal was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two years later, she found out the cancer had spread to her liver. Initially one...

June 13, 2017 / 2 min read

Running for the Health of It

In addition to being positive for overall health, leisurely running can be good for hips and knees. People who run recreationally have a lower chance...

June 7, 2017 / 2 min read

The Boutique at Miami Cancer Institute Is...

The Boutique at Miami Cancer Institute offers a full line of beautiful bras and other clothing, as well as a wide range of prosthetic breasts...

June 1, 2017 / 2 min read

New Knees Keep This Baby Boomer Moving...

Bob Pack, 69, has always led a physically active life. But working as a carpenter and staying fit by running and playing basketball eventually took...

May 31, 2017 / 2 min read

Fidget Spinners: Help or Hype? (Video)

They’re the latest craze for kids sweeping across the country – fidget spinners. Millions of the three-pronged gadgets with bearings that make them spin are...

May 23, 2017 / 1 min read

Ladies, Here are Tips for a Healthy...

Heart disease, stroke and cancer are among the most common diseases women have to worry about, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

May 17, 2017 / 2 min read

Seniors Get Moving at Dadeland Mall (VIDEO)

The Dadeland Walkers group has been meeting at the mall before it opens to exercise for the last 15 years.

May 9, 2017 / 1 min read

The ABCs of Melanoma (Infographic)

This infographic provides tips for identifying the first signs of melanoma and how to protect skin from harmful effects of sun exposure, which is the...

May 1, 2017 / 1 min read

Homestead Hospital Pioneering HIV Awareness

As part of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day, health officials are saluting a unique screening program at Homestead Hospital that is helping to...

April 10, 2017 / 2 min read

Bouncing Back From Shoulder Tennis Injuries

Despite recent recoveries from shoulder injuries, a couple of women’s pro tennis players served up enough force and finesse to win two matches each at this...

April 1, 2017 / 2 min read