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Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas: Should Miami-Dade Residents Be Worried?
January 30, 2025
Kansas is currently facing a major tuberculosis (TB) outbreak, with several local cases reported. TB is a lung disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
Read MoreWhat’s Cushing’s Syndrome? Learn More About the Hormone Disorder Amy Schumer Was Diagnosed With
January 29, 2025
Actor and comedian Amy Schumer was recently diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome after doctors on social media raised red flags about the roundness of her face. Learn more about the hormone disorder and how to catch early signs of the disease.
Read MoreEggs Prices and Shortages are On the Rise: Here Are Protein-Packed Alternatives
January 28, 2025
Packed with protein and probiotics, Greek yogurt is a versatile option that can replace eggs in many recipes. One cup contains about 17 grams of protein. Eat it with some fruit for breakfast or as a snack, use it in baking, as a base for smoothies, or as a topping for savory dishes.
Read MoreJackson Heart Institute Gives 76-Year-old a Second Chance at Life
January 24, 2025
Cristina Alvarez never imagined a routine visit to the beauty parlor would turn into a fight for her life. As a retired nurse with no history of heart conditions, the last concern on the 76-year-old’s mind was having a heart attack.
Read MoreFDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
January 23, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine to treat moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in overweight adults.
Read MoreCancer Diagnoses Are Rising Among Younger Women: What You Need to Know
January 22, 2025
Recent studies reveal a concerning trend: cancer diagnoses are increasing among younger women in their teens, 20s, and early 30s. This rise spans various types of cancer, like breast, thyroid, colorectal, cervical, and skin cancers.
Read MoreThe TikTok Effect
January 22, 2025
Moreover, social media platforms are notorious for promoting unrealistic standards in wealth, lifestyle, and body image. Sensitive topics are often glamorized, which can be harmful and spread misinformation. Regular consumption of this type of content can lead to lowered self-confidence.
Read MoreLocal South Florida Woman Saves Aunt with Kidney Donation at Miami Transplant Institute
January 17, 2025
A visit to her nephrologist showed that Superlano was suffering from a rare medical condition called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a disease that causes scarring and damage to parts of the kidneys’ filtering units.
Read MoreRetiree Finds Renewed Hope through Advanced Endoscopic Treatment at Jackson Memorial Hospital
January 17, 2025
Lena Mor, a 70-year-old retiree originally from Israel, spent most of her life in New Jersey before settling in South Florida three years ago.
Read MoreFDA Bans Red No. 3: What Parents Should Know
January 17, 2025
While the dye is approved by the FDA for use in certain non-food products, it’s been a topic of concern for a long time due to potential health risks.
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