March 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
Coronavirus Roundup: Loss of Taste, Smell...
ENT Doctors: Sudden Loss of Smell or Taste may be a Symptom...
Roundup: U.S. Cancer Death Rate Declining But...
A new report finds that 25 percent fewer adults died from cancer in 2014, compared to 1991. That means that 35 percent fewer children and...
September 22, 2017 / 4 min read
Curbing the Opioid Epidemic
When Florida Governor Rick Scott declared the state’s opioid epidemic a public health emergency in May, many in healthcare applauded. That’s because across Florida –...
September 21, 2017 / 4 min read
Complex Artery Repair Gave Him His Life...
When a coronary artery, which supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, is completely or nearly completely blocked, it is known as chronic total occlusion,...
September 19, 2017 / 3 min read
Top Storm-Recovery Injuries to Avoid
Injuries related to storm recovery activities are of major concern to healthcare providers as residents of South Florida clean up debris in the heat, inspect...
September 14, 2017 / 3 min read
Post-Storm Emergencies: Where to Go
As its hospital emergency rooms continue to see high volumes, Baptist Health South Florida is encouraging people with non-life threatening issues to seek treatment at...
September 12, 2017 / 2 min read
‘My Depression Saved Me’: A Patient Story
Medical experts have established a link between depression and cancer. Last year, psychologist Paula Levine, Ph.D., experienced that link first hand. In fact, she credits...
September 6, 2017 / 3 min read
Diabetics With Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is known to be associated with many health problems, but most people do not realize that it can lead to some...
September 5, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Low-Carb Diet Healthier, Compared to Low-Fat,...
A major new study found that dietitians, physicians and other health experts should be advising people to lower the amount of carbohydrates they eat —...
September 1, 2017 / 3 min read
More Teens Getting HPV Vaccinations, But Too...
Research has increasingly shown that the human papillomavirus, or HPV, contributes to the development of certain types of cancer, prompting health officials to urge parents...
August 31, 2017 / 3 min read
Kids & Nutrition: Helping Them Make Healthier...
Kids are back in class. For parents, this means getting packed lunches ready every morning or relying on school cafeterias to provide their children with...
August 28, 2017 / 2 min read
