Science


Roundup: An ‘Aerobic Fitness Check’ Could Help...

Actor Alan Thicke’s sudden death from a fatal heart attack this week at the age of 69 is shedding new light on cardiovascular screenings that...

December 16, 2016 / 4 min read


Roundup: Rise of E-Cigarette Use Among Youth...

Actions should be taken by public officials and others to "protect the health of our nation’s young people," according to a report issued Thursday by...

December 9, 2016 / 4 min read


Frequent Handwashing & Other Infection Prevention Tips

Last season, only about 40 percent of Americans who are recommended to get a flu vaccine reported having been vaccinated by the end of November.

December 8, 2016 / 2 min read


Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery

While many of us are engrossed in the hustle and bustle of holiday celebrations and gift buying, some people are getting ready to have an...

December 7, 2016 / 1 min read


Roundup: Racquet Sports Score Highest in Reducing...

While just about any sustained exercise routine can improve your overall health, there may be certain sports or aerobic activities that can further improve your...

December 2, 2016 / 4 min read


Screenings Aim to Reduce HIV, Hep-C Infection...

To meet the community’s needs, and based on revised recommendations issued by the CDC, Homestead Hospital started a routine HIV, Hep C screening program earlier...

December 1, 2016 / 3 min read


Roundup: 1 in 4 Children Lack Sufficient...

More than a quarter of American children are not getting the healthcare they should get because of both financial and non-financial barriers, according to a...

November 25, 2016 / 3 min read


Roundup: ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ Challenge Offered for...

'Tis the season many Americans gain weight - anywhere between 1 and 5 pounds on average - say experts.

November 11, 2016 / 4 min read


Celebrating a Decade of Living Hope for...

Living Hope Haiti Christian Mission and Baptist Health South Florida are celebrating ten years of life-saving surgical trips to Croix des Bouquets, in northern Haiti....

October 18, 2016 / 1 min read


Brain Aneurysms: Most Are Found ‘Incidentally’

"Most patients are lucky to have the aneurysms incidentally found through a CT scan or MRI after complaining of migraines, sinus issues, memory loss, dizziness...

October 18, 2016 / 3 min read