NBCMiami.com - April 5, 2012
Barbara Smith, 43, starting feeling symptoms seven years ago, and they have intensified since then. “The shaking in my right hand, complete right arm, the tension, shaking in my legs, and just not being able to sleep, always tense, very uncomfortable," she said.
Local10.com - March 30, 2012
Monica Agudelo, 32, was fearful she would never be able to have children. Diagnosed with epilepsy in her teens, Agudelo worried about the risk of birth defects from her anti-seizure medication. "And if I just went off the medication, risk of seizure would be so great it would also be dangerous for me and my baby," she said.
Local10.com - March 26, 2012
Antibiotics are vital for battling bacteria but over use can lead to a more serious infection. "We have been seeing an increase in cases of an infection called clostridium difficile or c-diff," said Dr. Giorgio Tarchini, an infectious disease specialist with the Cleveland Clinic Florida.
Local10.com - March 20, 2012
In 2007, Harriet Seidman started having mild tremors that led her doctor to conclude she had Parkinson's disease."I accepted the diagnosis, and every day I thought I was getting worse and everything that happened to me I thought was Parkinson's," Seidman said. At the time, the only way to diagnose Parkinson's was through a series of observations and evaluations that were never entirely conclusive.
Miami Herald - March 10, 2012
Erectile dysfunction affects about 30 million men in the United States. Treatment options abound. Erectile dysfunction (ED) has come out of the closet. It’s been 14 years since the introduction of Viagra and the subject has officially permeated modern culture.
Palm Beach Daily News - March 6, 2012
Thank you, Mother Nature. Adopting a wintry theme for a gala is always iffy in Palm Beach. It’s tough for folks to believe they’ve stepped into a winter wonderland when the ladies are sleeveless and the men are sockless.
Palm Beach Daily News - March 6, 2012
Sure, they prevent pregnancy, but more and more, women are relying on the pill to help clear their skin, ease PMS, and even reduce their risk of certain cancers.
Sun Sentinel - February 24, 2012
Broward and Palm Beach counties are becoming more common destinations for seriously ill patients from overseas who need sophisticated treatment that is unavailable or very expensive in their homelands. These services are not just for rich foreigners who can afford big bills. Health officials said three-quarters of overseas patients coming to South Florida today are workers with health insurance from the Caribbean and Latin America.
Newsmaxhealth.com - February 14, 2012
The death of Whitney Houston from an apparent drug and alcohol interaction was shocking to her fans, but Ozzie Delgado, the pharmacy director of Cleveland Clinic Florida, says it’s a tragedy he has seen played out many times.
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Miami Herald - February 13, 2012
People with PAD are at risk of heart attacks and stroke, but they may not realize it. Discomfort in the legs must be taken very seriously, especially by people 70 and older. It is one of the main symptoms of peripheral arterial disease, which affects more than 8 million people in the United States and exponentially elevates the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
Newsmax.com - January 26, 2012
It came as a shock to some that Joe Paterno died of lung cancer even though he never puffed on a cigarette.
Local10.com - January 19, 2012
On at clay court at Sunset lakes in Miramar, a half-dozen people run around with tennis rackets, but they are not playing the game.
Miami Hearld - January 14, 2012
It’s a basic tenet for millions of people: Start the year with a resolve to eat healthier and exercise more.
Miami Herald - January 14, 2012
The so-called diet that uses pregnancy hormones continues to be popular despite warnings from the medical community. How many calories a day must you consume to lose weight healthily? One of the main criticisms against the hCG diet is that it is based on only 500-calories per day, a number that nutritionists consider insufficient to provide the body the nutrients it needs to survive.
Local10.com - January 3, 2012
Can avoiding gluten shrink your gut? In 2008, Amy Tecowsky suffered from so much joint pain she could hardly move. She quickly started packing on the pounds. "I just didn't feel good and I couldn't do things," she said. Tecowsky said her pain subsided and she lost more than 50 pounds by going gluten-free.
Local10.com - December 6, 2011
Parents, coaches urged to recognize warning signs. When Jacob Chychrun hits the ice, the 13-year-old hockey player feels right at home. "I've been playing since I was 5 or 6, and I'm really hoping one day to go pro like my dad," he said. Like all contact sports, hockey carries a risk of head injury, something Jacob experienced firsthand early in the 2011 season.
EverydayHealth.com - December 21, 2011
If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding, you may think you just have to live with it, but this isn't the case. Find out about treatments that can make a difference.
Local10.com - December 19, 2011
Condition affects 4 to 5 million American men. As America's population ages, more men are facing an inevitable but unwelcome change brought on by a drop in male hormone levels. "After age 30 there's a 1, 1.5 percent decrease in testosterone per year, so certainly by the time men are 60 or 70 years old, we can see a significant decrease in their androgen and testosterone levels," said Dr. Lawrence Hakim, chief of urology at the Cleveland Clinic Florida.
Palm Beach Daily News - October 26, 2011
Area infectious disease specialists are commending a Centers for Disease Control advisory board for recommending Tuesday that boys be vaccinated, ideally between ages 11 and 12, against sexually transmitted forms of human papillomavirus. Strains of HPV can cause a number of malignancies, including cervical cancer, anal cancer, mouth cancer and throat cancer, as well as genital warts.
Newsmax Health - October 21, 2011
Herman Cain credits a miracle from God for saving him from advanced colon cancer. But a top colon cancer expert tells Newsmax Health that the Republican presidential candidate also benefited by acting quickly once his cancer was diagnosed in 2006 and by being smart about his choice of treatment centers.
NBC Miami - October 19, 2011
Surgical mesh used in pelvic repair surgeries is causing problems, reports say. Surgical mesh designed to help women has been the focus of an FDA investigation, lawsuits, and even a move to have them recalled.
Local 10 - October 13, 2011
Doctors can determine best time for performing surgery. When a doctor told Tammy Krichmar that the visible lumps in her breast were probably benign cysts, she should have been relieved; instead, she was suspicious. "It just didn't seem right to me that one lump became two lumps, and they kept saying they saw nothing on mammogram or ultrasound," Krichmar said.
Local 10 - October 3, 2011
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer, and many don't realize that smoking increases their risk of developing the disease. "Women need to be aware of the behavioral factors, including smoking, that can lead to breast cancer," said Dr. Cassann Blake, a breast specialist with the Cleveland Clinic Florida. "High alcohol intake has also been associated with a risk of developing breast cancer."
Palm Beach Daily News - October 7, 2011
The death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs Wednesday at 56 put the spotlight on his role as a star innovator in the world of computing and personal technology. It also put pancreatic cancer in the headlines. This year, 44,030 new cases of pancreatic cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 37,600 residents will die this year of the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Palm Beach Daily News - October, 16, 2011
Music can do more than entertain. The right melody can sooth a troubled mind and lift the spirit. For two hours every Wednesday and Friday, David Crohan of Lake Worth uses his skills as a pianist to do just that. After reaching the 14th floor of City Place Tower in West Palm Beach, Crohan makes his way to a baby grand piano in the patient waiting area of the Cleveland Clinic Health & Wellness Center. His service dog, Walker, an apricot standard poodle, finds a comfortable spot at Crohan’s feet.
NBC Miami - September 27, 2011
Neti pots are gaining popularity in South Florida. A practice that started in ancient India is gaining popularity among sinus sufferers and doctors in South Florida. Neti pots are made of plastic or ceramic, cost less than $20 and are sold in neighborhood drug stores. The device looks like a tiny tea kettle and works to rinse your nasal cavity. "Remember the nose is the body's air conditioner. It's a filter” said Dr. Egbert Devries, who is an ear nose and throat specialist at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston.
