General Health


Kidney Disease Screenings: What You Need to...

While people with kidney disease are living longer and have better treatment options, screening for kidney disease—even among people with risk factors—remains low

March 10, 2016 / 3 min read


Relay for Life 2016: Uniting to Fight...

Cancer survivors and caregivers will receive much-deserved fanfare as they make that special lap during this year’s Relay for Life of East Kendall on Saturday,...

March 8, 2016 / 3 min read


Sports Fans Need Hydration Too

Enjoying the moderate winter and springtime temperatures and excited to see their favorite players, many head to the golf or tennis court sidelines unprepared for...

March 2, 2016 / 2 min read


Tendinitis: How to Treat and (Sometimes) Prevent...

There’s a common, nagging and often quite painful condition shared by elite athletes, weekend warriors, exercise-class enthusiasts — as well as office workers typing at...

March 1, 2016 / 3 min read


More Data Needed on Zika Virus, Says...

Florida's surgeon general said the state is prepared to address the Zika virus based on a proven history of combating other mosquito-borne diseases.

February 24, 2016 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Homestead Hospital’s 75th Year Marked...

Community members of all ages recently came together to celebrate Homestead Hospital’s 75th anniversary.

February 23, 2016 / 2 min read


South Miami Hospital Hosts The Underline (VIDEO)

Walk, bike and take transit to better health - in Miami! That's the vision of a not-for-profit organization seeking to transform the underutilized land below...

February 9, 2016 / 3 min read


5 Tips for Preventing Heart Disease

Every year, heart attacks and strokes claim the lives of 610,000 people in the U.S., which represents 1 in every 4 deaths, according to the...

February 3, 2016 / 4 min read


Zika: A Vastly Different Virus Threat Than...

Taking lessons learned from that experience, Baptist Health recently launched a new training program as part of its enhanced biological disease preparedness plan.

February 2, 2016 / 4 min read


Seeing an Ophthalmologist, Optometrist or Optician

Ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians all take care of eyes, but their training and expertise in the management of eyesight are different.

February 1, 2016 / 3 min read