Women's Health


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


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


Watch Now: Komen Race For the Cure

It was a sea of pink, more than 30,000 people descending on Bayfront Park for the 19th annual Komen Race for the Cure to raise...

October 20, 2014 / 1 min read


Broader Diabetes Screenings Urged, Post-Stroke Monitoring and...

Every American over the age of 45 should be screened for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, the common condition of having blood glucose levels...

October 10, 2014 / 2 min read


Early Detection is Everything

Mammograms have recently been in the news as studies have questioned their effectiveness in detecting breast cancer. So what does that mean for you?  ...

October 3, 2014 / 2 min read


Baptist Health South Florida Partners With Miss...

Iconic businessman Donald Trump was in Miami today to announce that the 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant will be held in the City of Doral...

October 2, 2014 / 1 min read


Radiation Therapy in Minutes

A breast cancer diagnosis is daunting enough, and many women face weeks of time-consuming radiation therapy after surgery. But that didn’t happen to Carmen Fernandez...

October 1, 2014 / 3 min read


Running 5 Minutes a Day Has Long-Term...

The recent study's conclusion says that running even five to 10 minutes a day at speeds of less than 6 miles an hour is associated...

September 30, 2014 / 3 min read


A Look at Common Eye Injuries

An overview of the most common causes of eye injuries and guidelines for dealing with them.

September 25, 2014 / 2 min read


Top 5 Steps to Healthy Aging

Primary care physicians are increasingly providing an aging population with "wellness and prevention" guidelines so that these patients can remain engaged in active and productive...

September 24, 2014 / 3 min read