Science


Pneumonia-Like Coronavirus: State, Healthcare Leaders Prepare for...

Updated March 11: National and local health officials are preparing for community outbreaks of the pneumonia-like respiratory illness caused by the Coronavirus Virus 2019 (COVID-19),...

March 3, 2020 / 5 min read


Sudden Paralysis Reversed By Quick, Aggressive Treatment

On the day Sophie Barry was supposed to be heading off to Duke University, her dream school, she instead found herself locked inside a nightmare....

February 25, 2020 / 6 min read


Breathing Innovation: South Miami Hospital Patient Gets...

A 79-year-old retiree with chronic emphysema, who had trouble breathing at rest, underwent a new life-altering procedure at South Miami Hospital which involves implanting an...

February 13, 2020 / 2 min read


New Robotic-Arm Tech for Knee Replacements Offers...

Robotic-arm assisted surgery for total or partial knee replacements is becoming more common for the growing number of patients suffering from pain caused by arthritis...

February 6, 2020 / 2 min read


Roundup: U.S. Life Expectancy Up Slightly; FDA...

U.S Life Expectancy Increases for First Time in Four Years Life expectancy in the United States edged up by about a month to 78.7 years...

January 31, 2020 / 4 min read


Coronary Calcium Scores: Determining Your Risk to...

A heart scan, also known as a “coronary calcium scan” or “cardiac CT for calcium scoring,” is a non-invasive test that helps doctors detect a...

January 29, 2020 / 2 min read


Defeating Cancer: Immunotherapy Advances on Promising Path

Over the last few years, immunotherapy has evolved into a very promising new frontier for fighting some types of cancers, sometimes reprogramming a person’s own...

January 23, 2020 / 4 min read


When Does a Runny Nose Require Medical...

After two or three days, clear mucus may change to a white, yellow, or green color. This is is usually a normal process during a...

January 21, 2020 / 2 min read


Roundup: 10-Year Obesity Outlook; FDA Warning on...

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Projected to be Obese by 2030, New Study Finds Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. will be obese...

December 27, 2019 / 4 min read