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From Heart Failure to Hope: Marc Pierre’s Journey to the Transplant List
November 11, 2025
At the hospital, Hoda Butrous, MD, an advanced heart failure and transplant specialist at the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI), and a care team admitted him to the ICU for lifesaving treatment.
Read MoreClean Bottle, Clear Mind: Why Your Reusable Water Bottle Deserves Some Love
November 10, 2025
If you’re someone who carries a water bottle everywhere, you’re doing a lot right. Staying hydrated is one of the simplest and most powerful things you can do for your health.
Read MoreNo-Shave November: Growing Awareness for Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer
November 7, 2025
No-Shave November began as a movement to encourage men to embrace their natural hair, something many cancer patients lose during treatment, while donating the money they’d typically spend on shaving and grooming to cancer-related causes.
Read MoreThe Heart of a Soldier: U.S. Army Veteran Battles Post-Surgery Complications After Two Open-Heart Surgeries
November 7, 2025
“Mr. Martin was transferred in a severe state of cardiogenic shock,” said Osama Haddad, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon at MTI.
Read MoreWorld War II Veteran and Former Miami Police Officer Turns 100 Years Old
November 6, 2025
“The only time I was frightened was when those German bombs were flying over,” he recalled. “You never knew where they were going to fall.”
Read MoreCan Sleep Apnea Trigger a Brain Bleed?
November 6, 2025
A new study found that untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults may be linked to tiny brain bleeds called microbleeds. These microbleeds can show up as we age, but having more of them has been tied to a higher risk of stroke, memory loss, and dementia.
Read MorePediatric Cardiac Teams at Holtz Children’s Hospital Use Internal Pacemaker Made for Adults to Save Premature Baby Born with Complete Heart Block
November 5, 2025
“Hearing that was really scary,” Limas said. “The team said it was the only way to save her life.”
Read MoreFormer Vice President Dick Cheney Dies After Long History of Heart Issues
November 5, 2025
Former Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney, recently died at age 84. His family released a statement sharing he passed of complications from pneumonia and heart disease.
Read MoreA Year of Progress: How Vivistim Helped Stroke Survivor Regain Independence
November 4, 2025
One year after becoming the first patient in South Florida to receive an implant of a Vivistim nerve stimulation device, 51-year-old Arlet Lara continues to make great progress.
Read MoreHow to Help Lower Blood Pressure Safely If Medications Are Recalled
November 3, 2025
Hearing that a blood pressure medication has been recalled can feel alarming. Many people rely on these prescriptions to keep their heart health on track.
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