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Roundup: Racquet Sports Score Highest in Reducing...

While just about any sustained exercise routine can improve your overall health, there may be certain sports or aerobic activities that can further improve your...

December 2, 2016 / 4 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


Beating Acid Reflux Without Meds (Video)

Physicians are increasingly guiding patients with acid reflux in another direction which can alleviate the production of excessive stomach acid – and improve overall health...

November 30, 2016 / 2 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


Text Neck: The Growing Pain of Our...

It’s the constant texting, email checks and social media perusing that has created a virtual epidemic of adults with neck or shoulder pain.

November 21, 2016 / 2 min read


Surgeon General: Substance Abuse Crisis Suffers from...

Public health officials and the healthcare community overall can do more to help the millions of Americans who suffer from substance abuse, including drug and...

November 18, 2016 / 2 min read


Smokeout: The Many Benefits of Quitting Now...

Quitting the use of tobacco at any age can reduce the risk of getting or dying from cancer, or developing heart disease. Yet, smoking remains...

November 17, 2016 / 2 min read


Cholesterol-Fighting Statins: New U.S. Guidelines for Those...

More people over the age of 40 should be screened for cholesterol-busting statin drugs regardless of whether they have a history of cardiovascular disease, according...

November 16, 2016 / 3 min read


Small Cell Lung Cancer: Early Detection Still...

Usually lacking early-stage symptoms, small cell lung cancer often develops the most aggressive lung tumors.

November 14, 2016 / 2 min read