September 9, 2025

In today’s digital age, many people scroll through social media, check emails, or play games while sitting on the toilet. It may feel like a harmless habit, but research suggests that bringing your phone into the bathroom could be increasing your risk of hemorrhoids.

September 5, 2025

Beta-blockers, medications that slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure, have been a standard part of care after a heart attack for many years.

September 4, 2025

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay recently shared a personal health update: he was diagnosed with skin cancer. The 58-year-old revealed that he underwent surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

September 3, 2025

Leaving a plastic water bottle in a hot car may seem harmless, but heat can change what’s inside. Learn what happens to the water, and why fresh, cool water is always the safest choice.

August 29, 2025

Labor Day marks the time of year when we start saying goodbye to summer. While that doesn’t mean we’ll see big seasonal changes in South Florida, there are still some small action items we can tackle to prepare for fall.

August 29, 2025

Marianna Zeichen, MD, associate medical director of Jackson Medical Group’s colorectal and minimally invasive surgery specialist practice, emphasizes the importance of evaluating the study’s pitfalls.

August 28, 2025

The first attempts at replacing failing human organs with animal organs happened at least 100 years ago. These surgeries are now called xenotransplantation and researchers are getting closer to helping people get off the organ transplant waitlist sooner.

August 27, 2025

The 6-6-6 walking routine is the latest trend on TikTok. Many people are giving it a try because it’s simple to follow and focuses on making walking a regular part of your week.

August 26, 2025

Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, is a lung infection caused by breathing in spores from a fungus found in soil. These spores are most common in dry, dusty areas. They often become airborne after heavy rain follows a long drought.