Science


Cervical Cancer Warning, Preemie Births Decline &...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to about 8 million women — ages 21 to 65 — who...

November 7, 2014 / 3 min read


Scary Reports: The Latest on Sugar, Coffee...

Is that sweet can of soda leaving a bitter aftertaste on your skin and other organs? Can a daily dose of 20 ounces of soda...

October 31, 2014 / 3 min read


Moving Beyond Cancer

The estimated number of cancer survivors in the United States is currently 14.5 million, with 2.8 million breast cancer survivors

October 29, 2014 / 1 min read


Trans Fats Consumption Declines, Aluminum-Dementia Link Debated...

The amount of trans fats Americans eat has declined over the last 30 years, says a news study reported in the Journal of the American...

October 24, 2014 / 3 min read


Ebola Preparedness: FIU Expert Stresses Vigilance, Education...

(VIDEO: Dr. Aileen Marty talks about the importance of containing the spread of the deadly Ebola virus) A wide range of topics related to Ebola...

October 24, 2014 / 1 min read


Ebola Preparedness: Taking Necessary Precautions, Monitoring Developments

Baptist Health South Florida is prepared to safely and effectively handle any potential cases of the virus and is taking all of the necessary precautions...

October 17, 2014 / 1 min read


Breast Cancer: Know Your Family History

For some patients, the risk of developing breast cancer is in their genes. About 5 percent to 10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary —...

October 15, 2014 / 2 min read


Watch Now: South Miami Grey Ghosts Sign...

Members of the South Miami Grey Ghosts unlimited weight class (ages 11-14) football team have signed a pledge to be responsible when it comes to...

October 13, 2014 / 1 min read


Broader Diabetes Screenings Urged, Post-Stroke Monitoring and...

Every American over the age of 45 should be screened for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, the common condition of having blood glucose levels...

October 10, 2014 / 2 min read


Good Hygiene is Best Protection Against 'Enteroviruses'

The Florida Department of Health is advising parents, childcare workers and healthcare professionals to be vigilant for respiratory illnesses, including enteroviruses and influenza (the flu).

October 8, 2014 / 2 min read