Women's Health


How to Beat Heart Disease (Video)

Are you at risk for heart disease? If you haven’t had a checkup in a long time, you could be. About half of Americans (47...

February 8, 2017 / 2 min read


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


Battling Breast Cancer at Miami Cancer Institute...

The Baptist Health South Florida News Team talks to Gladys Giron, M.D., a breast surgeon at Miami Cancer Institute, to find out more about the...

January 18, 2017 / 1 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


Roundup: Plant-Friendly, Low-Sugar Diets Score High in...

Nutrition and medical experts have placed diets that focus on fruits, vegetables and prepared foods low in sugar and salt at the top of a...

January 6, 2017 / 4 min read


Four New Year Babies Born at Baptist...

All four Baptist Health hospitals that offer maternity services welcomed new year babies this year.

January 3, 2017 / 1 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