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Preventing and Treating ‘Pink Eye’

The most common form of conjunctivitis, or “pink eye,” results from the viruses that cause a common cold. And just as a cold must run...

July 18, 2016 / 2 min read


Roundup: Regular Cycling Tied to Lower Risk...

Regular exercise helps lower the risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases, but a new study focuses on the specific benefits of cycling in helping...

July 15, 2016 / 2 min read


Getting ‘Back on the Air’ After Hip...

Martha Flores prides herself on serving the community through her nightly broadcasts, but a recent fall put her show on hold.

July 14, 2016 / 1 min read


Roundup: Study Faults Consumer Reviews of Sunscreen...

How reliable are online product reviews for popular sunscreens? Products with glowing reviews don’t necessarily offer the greatest protection from sun damage, according to a new...

July 8, 2016 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Surviving ‘Sudden Cardiac Death’

David Navarro remembers being out with friends for a casual Sunday afternoon dinner in Coral Gables. He has no recollection of what happened next. Mr....

July 5, 2016 / 2 min read


Miami Cancer Institute Joins Cancer ‘Moonshot’ Summit

Miami Cancer Institute joined Cancer Support Community Greater Miami at a South Florida component of the Cancer Moonshot Summit held in Washington, D.C. The Cancer...

June 29, 2016 / 2 min read


Treating Boomers Is a Game-Changer for Healthcare

In Florida, home to the nation’s largest population of people 65 and older, the effect would be particularly great.

June 28, 2016 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Stem-Cell Therapy Enhances Orthopedic Care

Sports medicine physicians at Baptist Health South Florida are using adult stem cells to treat patients with injuries and damage to joints and tendons.

June 27, 2016 / 1 min read


Men, It’s Time to Talk About Your...

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to encourage the men in everyone’s lives to seek regular medical advice and potentially get early treatment for...

June 21, 2016 / 3 min read


Telehealth: Where Technology, Medicine Interact for Life-Saving...

Specially trained doctors and critical care nurses use advanced technology to electronically monitor each patient’s medical condition 24 hours a day, seven days a week,...

June 20, 2016 / 3 min read