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A Different Type of Heart Attack That...

Not all heart attacks are created equal, especially when they happen in women.  In addition to often experiencing different warning signs of heart attack, women...

February 22, 2017 / 2 min read


David Cassidy’s Struggle Spotlights Impact of Dementia

By going public with his diagnosis of dementia, former teen musical idol David Cassidy has put a new spotlight on memory-diminishing brain disorders, of which...

February 21, 2017 / 3 min read


Nutrition and Cancer: Diet Tips to Lower...

Many cancers diagnosed in the United States every year can be linked to body fatness, physical inactivity, excess alcohol consumption or poor nutrition -- which...

February 21, 2017 / 2 min read


Lower Back Pain: Physical Therapies Over Meds...

New guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP) emphasize that doctors should suggest prescription pain medicines only as a last resort after patients try...

February 17, 2017 / 3 min read


Orthopedic Surgeon Saves Nigerian Woman’s Leg (Video)

For Ndidi Elizabeth Ojobo, 29, what was expected to be a final, uneventful follow-up appointment with her orthopedic surgeon turned into a surprise celebration of...

February 16, 2017 / 2 min read


Heart Health: From Prevention to Intervention

With the goal of educating healthcare practitioners from around the globe about the importance of prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, Baptist Health South Florida...

February 16, 2017 / 2 min read


Health & Safety Tips for Travelers

While planning a trip may be very exciting, health and safety are more important than which sites to visit. By preparing for unforeseen illnesses or...

February 16, 2017 / 2 min read


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


Heart Palpitations: When is it Serious?

Having heart palpitations is often associated with a racing heart beat. But the term covers other irregularities related to the body’s “electrical system” that should...

February 13, 2017 / 2 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