February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Watch Now: Surviving ‘Sudden Cardiac Death’
David Navarro remembers being out with friends for a casual Sunday afternoon dinner in Coral Gables. He has no recollection of what happened next. Mr....
July 5, 2016 / 2 min read
Whittle Your Waist, Help Your Heart
Researchers now say where you carry your fat can affect your health.
June 22, 2016 / 3 min read
Omega-3 Supplements Are No Substitutes for Prescribed...
Omega-3 dietary supplements containing fish oils are heavily promoted for heart health or for their anti-inflammatory qualities that can help people manage arthritis and joint...
May 31, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: Obesity, Diabetes Rates Edge Higher in...
For both sexes combined, the prevalence of obesity was highest among adults aged 40–59 (34.6 percent), followed by adults aged 60 and over (30.1 percent)...
May 27, 2016 / 4 min read
World’s Smallest Pacemaker Sets Future Beat at...
The days of bulky, wired pacemakers implanted under the skin in a heart patient's chest are numbered, thanks to the world's smallest pacemaker, the size...
May 24, 2016 / 3 min read
Strokes: Myths vs. Facts
Most Americans are not fully aware of the differences between stroke risks and heart disease, and they may take stroke symptoms and warning signs for...
May 18, 2016 / 3 min read
Managing Endometriosis: Options for Relief
“Endometriosis often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed because the symptoms can mirror other disorders that cause pelvic pain,” said John Diaz, M.D., a gynecologic surgeon...
May 10, 2016 / 4 min read
6 Ways to Reduce Your Stroke Risks
Stroke: It’s the less outspoken cousin of the heart attack. Many fear the latter, but the former is the fifth leading cause of death in...
May 9, 2016 / 3 min read
Study: Healthy Lifestyle, Healthier Heart (Video)
A heart-healthy lifestyle includes exercise, good nutrition and other attributes, according to a health metrics plan outlined by the American Heart Association. But what affect...
May 6, 2016 / 1 min read
Roundup: FDA to Ban Sale of e-Cigarettes...
The Food and Drug Administration has finalized a long-anticipated rule for regulating e-cigarettes, cigars, hookahs and other tobacco products. The rule includes banning the sale...
May 6, 2016 / 4 min read
