February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Prescribed, Pure Omega-3 Fish Oil to Help...
There is mounting evidence that prescribing high doses of purified EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, can prevent heart attacks and strokes...
November 26, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Vaping Hurts Heart Health Too; Mind-Body...
e-Cigarettes can Raise Cholesterol, Affect Heart’s Normal Blood Flow Vaping, or smoking e-cigarettes has been the cause of a wave of lung illnesses and deaths...
November 15, 2019 / 4 min read
Roundup: Heart-Failure Deaths Rising; ‘Severe Obesity’ in...
Deaths from Heart Failure Rising, Especially in Those 65 and Older, Study Says As the portion of the population age 65 and older is increasing...
November 1, 2019 / 4 min read
Roundup: Early Menopause & Heart Risks; ‘Drug...
Menopause Before Age 50 Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Researchers Say Early menopause — which affect women before the age of 50 —...
October 25, 2019 / 4 min read
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute’s Heart Valve...
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, has been a leader for years in performing a minimally invasive procedure that replaces...
October 21, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Vaping’s ‘Chemical Burns’; ADHD Guidelines Updated;...
Some Vaping-Linked Lung Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns, Researchers Say The damage to the lungs of some people who have become ill from vaping resembles chemical...
October 4, 2019 / 4 min read
Roundup: Time for Flu Shots; U.S. Diets...
CDC Issues Updated Flu Shot Recommendations October is almost here and that means it’s time for getting your flu shot and making sure your kids...
September 27, 2019 / 4 min read
Q&A on e-Cigs: Vaping’s Rising Health Hazards
An outbreak of a vaping-related lung disease has sickened 804 people — mostly young men — and killed 12, including one in Florida, according to...
September 24, 2019 / 3 min read
New Carotid Artery Procedure Lowers Stroke Risk
The carotid arteries are vital blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain. With stenosis (narrowing) from fatty deposits, or plaque, a...
September 17, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: High Blood Pressure & Pregnancy; Ban...
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Rises Dramatically Since 1970, New Study Finds There has been a sharp rise in high blood pressure among pregnant women...
September 13, 2019 / 4 min read
