March 12, 2020 by Staff News Team
Do You Have a Sleep Disorder?...
That extra hour of sleep this weekend won’t do you much good...
What’s a ‘Coronary Calcium Score’ and Who...
Calcium usually has a good reputation as an important element in building strong, dense bones. But calcium is also a contributing factor in atherosclerosis, a...
February 6, 2017 / 2 min read
Saving Your Vision From Glaucoma
It’s not exactly a scientific analogy, but ophthalmologist Aarup Kubal, M.D., likes to compare glaucoma to clogged pipes. “When I talk to patients, I describe...
January 31, 2017 / 3 min read
Your Gallbladder and What To Do With...
Indigestion, heartburn or pain in the upper-right side of your stomach. You may feel one or more of these after eating a big meal or something spicy....
January 19, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Weekend-Only Exercise Does a Body Good;...
If the only time you can find to exercise is the weekend and you’re feeling guilty about it – stop fretting. New research says weekend...
January 13, 2017 / 3 min read
What Exactly is ‘Internal Medicine’?
Many Americans resolve to get a long-overdue checkup at the start of the new year. But they might be confused as to which one of...
January 10, 2017 / 3 min read
12 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
Whether it’s the 12 Days of Christmas, eight days and nights of Hanukkah, seven days of Kwanza or times of other year-end holidays you’re celebrating,...
December 23, 2016 / 4 min read
Think Before You Drink at Holiday Gatherings...
Whether it's an official office holiday party or a celebration with family and friends, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption can save you from embarrassme and protect...
December 20, 2016 / 4 min read
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
While many of us are engrossed in the hustle and bustle of holiday celebrations and gift buying, some people are getting ready to have an...
December 7, 2016 / 1 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
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
