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Summertime Tips for Keeping Kids Safe

The Florida Health Department urges parents to take simple steps to create a safer home environment and prevent the five leading causes of home injury...

June 22, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: What You Need to Know...

(VIDEO: Carlos Torres-Viera, M.D., chairman of the infection control committee at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains what beachgoers need to know about the presence of...

June 19, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Vegetable Ceviche With Citrus Vinaigrette

Chef Stan took part in the ongoing Baptist Health Community Health series: Navigating the Supermarket for Breast Cancer Survivors. As part of his food demonstration,...

June 19, 2015 / 1 min read


Treating ‘Pelvic Organ Prolapse’

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the supporting structures of the pelvic region become weakened and relaxed, allowing one or more of the pelvic organs –...

June 18, 2015 / 3 min read


Smoking Causes Half of Deaths From 12...

When these 12 cancers are pooled together, scientists calculated that nearly half of all deaths – 48.5 percent – were attributed to cigarette smoking

June 17, 2015 / 3 min read


Dehydration Named Minor Role Player During NBA...

During the highly competitive series, cramps, dizziness and other symptoms of dehydration have hit key players on both teams.

June 16, 2015 / 2 min read


Facts About Cataracts

Getting older – it’s a matter of perspective whether you honor it or hide it. However you view your age, the classic signs that accompany...

June 16, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: Day of Smiles at Baptist...

(VIDEO: A life-changing Saturday morning at Baptist Children’s Hospital as 20 local children receive corrective cosmetic surgeries during Day of Smiles.) For the 14th year,...

June 13, 2015 / 1 min read


Older Adults & Back Injuries; Cities Seek...

The rate of spinal cord injuries for older adults has spiked higher over the last 20 years, even as the overall pace of traumatic spine...

June 12, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Navigating the Supermarket, 3 Tips...

Seeking a heart healthy diet? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish and nuts....

June 12, 2015 / 1 min read