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Should You Work Out on an Empty...

The short answer is “no.” You should not consistently work out on an empty stomach. The basic premise behind working out on an empty stomach...

August 4, 2015 / 3 min read


Back to School: Your Kids’ Vaccinations

For many children, middle school aged and younger, vaccinations are due before the start of the academic year later this month. Preteens and teens also...

August 3, 2015 / 2 min read


Exercise During Teen Years Linked to Lower...

Involvement in team sports or a regular fitness routine during the teen years can lead to a reduced risk of developing fatal cancers later in...

July 31, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Baptist Health Donates 100 Life-Saving...

Sudden cardiac arrest — the abrupt loss of heart function — can happen without warning to anyone, anytime, anywhere and at any age. The American...

July 30, 2015 / 2 min read


Poison Alert: Laundry Detergent Pods Pose Potential...

Consumer Reports typically recommends a variety of helpful products for household use. But the prominent consumer magazine will no longer include laundry detergent pods on...

July 29, 2015 / 2 min read


FDA to Require More Details on ‘Added...

There is an ongoing war against sugar in the American diet. The goal: To help combat an obesity epidemic that generates higher risks of diabetes...

July 28, 2015 / 2 min read


Baptist Health South Florida Hospitals Named Best...

Baptist Health South Florida hospitals have once again been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the highest performing hospital systems in...

July 22, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Contact Lens Safety Tips

Leonard Feldman, M.D., an ophthalmologist with the Baptist Eye Surgery Center at Sunrise, offers tips on preventing eye infections due to contact lens usage.

July 21, 2015 / 2 min read


Study: Sitting Too Much Elevates Women’s Cancer...

Too much time sitting is linked to a higher risk of specific types of cancer, especially for women, according to a new American Cancer Society...

July 17, 2015 / 3 min read


Flatgate: Controversy Over High Heels & Health

High heels, especially stilettos, force your feet into an unnatural position, leaving your toes to carry the full burden of your entire weight. Overloading the...

July 14, 2015 / 2 min read