February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Are You a Candidate for Cardiac Calcium...
While calcium is an essential building block for the body, calcium can also be used as a marker for identifying atherosclerosis, or hardening of the...
February 5, 2015 / 3 min read
‘Healthy Obesity’ Myth Debunked; Blueberries Linked to...
The trendy concept of “healthy obesity” is taking a hard knock from a group of researchers from the University College London. Those researchers have recently...
January 16, 2015 / 2 min read
Treating Varicose Veins Without Surgery
For other people, though, varicose veins can result in pain, discomfort, ulcers and even significant bleeding. Sometimes the condition signals a higher risk of other...
January 12, 2015 / 2 min read
Infection Protection, Evils of Sugar Top 2014's...
The year 2014 was full of eye-opening research and alarming health alerts, with headlines including threats from potentially harmful viruses, too much sugar and expanding...
December 31, 2014 / 5 min read
Keep the Beat: Heart Health During the...
Heart attack risk is higher for people who’ve had a previous heart attack and those who have cardiac conditions, such as irregular heart beats and...
December 18, 2014 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Great News For Stroke Patients
(VIDEO: Guilherme Dabus, M.D. and Italo Linfante, M.D., of the Baptist Health Neuroscience Center discuss the findings of a new study that offers positive news...
December 17, 2014 / 1 min read
Keep the Beat: Heart Health During the...
The number of heart-related deaths in the U.S. increases by 5 percent during the December and New Year holidays. With prevention and moderation, it’s possible...
December 17, 2014 / 3 min read
New 'Drug-Coated Balloon’ Treats Blocked Arteries
Only days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new device to help open blocked arteries — without the need for a stent...
November 28, 2014 / 3 min read
Top 5 Exercise Excuses (Plus Solutions)
Many people who need to start a program of aerobics or strength-training, or both, just don’t get around to it. Here are the top excuses,...
November 25, 2014 / 3 min read
Heart Health Risks Spur Stricter Rules for...
Now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to impose stricter limitations on the testosterone drug industry at a time when such medications are...
November 10, 2014 / 2 min read
