February 24, 2020 by John Fernandez
Heart Valve Disease: Minimally Invasive Advances...
When it operates normally, the heart is a remarkably efficient organ, with...
Infant Immunizations: Get the Facts
Since 1994, U.S. public health officials and medical organizations have come together in April to spotlight the critical role vaccinations play in protecting our children.
April 20, 2016 / 3 min read
Tuberculosis: Why Is TB Still a Threat?
The disease remains a serious threat for some, especially for people living with AIDS or those who are HIV-positive, and for people with weakened immune...
March 24, 2016 / 3 min read
German Nurses Visit Baptist Health South Florida...
A group of 2 dozen nurses from University Medical Center Freiburg (Germany) visited Baptist Health South Florida to learn more about best practices in nursing...
March 20, 2016 / 1 min read
Sister Study Aims to Identify Cause of...
A national team of medical researchers, including doctors from the Fibroid Center at South Miami Hospital and Baptist Health South Florida, is seeking women with...
March 17, 2016 / 2 min read
Landmark Study Clarifies Stroke Prevention Options
Stenting and surgery for narrow carotid arteries, both minimally invasive procedures, are equally effective, the 10-year study has concluded.
March 15, 2016 / 2 min read
News Roundup: More Americans Living Past 100;...
Americans who reach 100 years old, or become a "centenarian," are still rare, but their number has increased 43.6 percent, from 50,281 in 2000 to...
January 22, 2016 / 2 min read
Top 5 Health Topics of 2015
Over the span of hundreds of articles in 2015, the Resource and Salud blogs have covered health topics that touch upon the latest healthcare advances,...
December 31, 2015 / 5 min read
News Roundup: More TV Means Less Brain...
Studies have shown that people who spend too much time as a couch potato in front of the TV are at higher risk of cancer and...
December 4, 2015 / 3 min read
News Roundup: Holiday Food Safety Tips, High...
Holiday Food Safety Tips During the year-end holiday season, food is often the centerpiece of many family gatherings. Healthy menus and safe food preparation are...
November 27, 2015 / 3 min read
Smokeout: 5 Steps to Help You Quit
About 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States.
November 19, 2015 / 4 min read
