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Heart Health Risks Spur Stricter Rules for...

Now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to impose stricter limitations on the testosterone drug industry at a time when such medications are...

November 10, 2014 / 2 min read


Cervical Cancer Warning, Preemie Births Decline &...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to about 8 million women — ages 21 to 65 — who...

November 7, 2014 / 3 min read


Myths About Metabolism

Metabolism ultimately comes down to a person's ability to convert food and drinks into energy, and efficiently burn calories — while the body is active...

November 6, 2014 / 4 min read


Scary Reports: The Latest on Sugar, Coffee...

Is that sweet can of soda leaving a bitter aftertaste on your skin and other organs? Can a daily dose of 20 ounces of soda...

October 31, 2014 / 3 min read


5 Ways to Control Your Child’s Sweet...

The average trick-or-treat haul contains three cups of sugar and 4,800 calories, according to researchers. For many families, Halloween is the first in a series...

October 30, 2014 / 3 min read


X-Men Star: Protect Skin With Sunscreen

Hugh Jackman plays Wolverine, a superhero with fast-acting healing powers, in the X-Men blockbuster movie series. Off-screen, he’s battling skin cancer and has advice for...

October 29, 2014 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Family Ties and Other Keys...

The Addiction Treatment & Recover Center partners with key organizations to further the awareness and prevention of the dangers of drug and alcohol among youth.

October 28, 2014 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Pink Tutus On Parade at...

(VIDEO: Hear from breast cancer survivor Irma Lopez and Baptist Health employee Tracy Collier about what the Pink Tutu Parade means to them.) West Kendall...

October 27, 2014 / 1 min read


New Treatment Options for Psoriasis

“More treatment options are becoming available for people with moderate-to-severe psoriasis,” said Patricia Feito, M.D., a family medicine specialist affiliated with Baptist Health. “There is...

October 27, 2014 / 2 min read


Trans Fats Consumption Declines, Aluminum-Dementia Link Debated...

The amount of trans fats Americans eat has declined over the last 30 years, says a news study reported in the Journal of the American...

October 24, 2014 / 3 min read