March 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
Coronavirus Roundup: Loss of Taste, Smell...
ENT Doctors: Sudden Loss of Smell or Taste may be a Symptom...
Baptist Health Hosts Youth Tennis Event at...
A special event held at the Miami Open this week gave a group of local children the opportunity to practice their tennis skills on courts next...
March 29, 2018 / 3 min read
If You Love Your Heart, Get Enough...
When most people think of risk factors for heart disease and poor cardiovascular health, sleep doesn’t enter the picture. But mounting evidence shows that disruptions...
March 28, 2018 / 3 min read
Colorectal Cancer Screenings: More Options Than Ever
There are now more screening options than ever for detecting colorectal cancer, some from the comfort of one’s home. But for most people who are...
March 26, 2018 / 4 min read
Do Varicose Veins Put You at Higher...
Varicose veins can be embarrassing to many people, but does this common condition signal a serious health issue? A new study has sounded some alarms,...
March 20, 2018 / 2 min read
Diabetic Eye Disease: A Leading Cause of...
Diabetic eye disease — which refers to a group of serious eye problems among diabetics — is growing in prevalence. As a large segment of...
March 19, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Less Nicotine in Cigarettes; Underweight Newborns;...
FDA Proposes Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes to Curb Addiction In a move that could have a drastic effect on the number of people addicted...
March 16, 2018 / 4 min read
Proton Therapy Center Unveiled at Miami Cancer...
Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida and the only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance in the state, has begun...
March 15, 2018 / 2 min read
Diabetes May Have 5 Types, New Study...
While many people recognize the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, a newly published study from northern Europe further categorizes diabetes into five...
March 15, 2018 / 3 min read
How to Naturally Lower Your Blood Pressure
Can you lower your blood pressure naturally, through dietary changes, regular exercise and managing stress? Absolutely, doctors and dietitians agree, as long as you are...
March 14, 2018 / 3 min read
Inflammatory Foods May Increase Colon Cancer Risk
We have known for years that healthy, high-fiber foods — especially those with anti-inflammatory properties — can promote wellness and reduce your colon cancer risk....
March 13, 2018 / 2 min read