March 18, 2020 by John Fernandez
Can COVID-19 Spread Via Swimming Pools?
In South Florida, the weather is already warm enough for swimming pool...
Shortness of Breath: Understanding This Vital COVID-19...
While the majority of people infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) — about 80 percent — suffer mainly mild symptoms, others require medical attention. And most...
April 20, 2020 / 3 min read
Blood Pressure vs. Heart Rate: Learn the...
There are many misconceptions regarding BP and heart rate readings, primarily because the two are usually taken simultaneously by most doctors and by self-monitoring devices...
October 20, 2014 / 3 min read
Break Repairs: Casting vs. Splinting
Most cases of arm or leg fractures require splinting before a cast is molded. But splints for broken bones seem to have gotten a bit...
October 11, 2013 / 2 min read
Hip Arthroscopy: Minimally Invasive Procedure to Manage...
With advances in surgical instrumentation and techniques, hip arthroscopy has evolved to help patients with certain injuries or positional hip pain to return to normal...
July 1, 2020 / 3 min read
COVID-19 Roundup: New Estimate of Asymptomatic Carriers;...
CDC Update: Estimate of Asymptomatic COVID-19 Carriers Increased to 40% Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers, or those who do not experience any symptoms, unknowingly contribute to the...
July 17, 2020 / 3 min read
COVID-19 Testing at Baptist Health: Easy as...
The nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases — just as college students are returning home and families are gathering for the holidays — underscores the need...
November 20, 2020 / 2 min read
Cold vs. Flu: The Lowdown on Upper...
“Upper respiratory infections” is how many physicians refer to the type of illness that is the No. 1 reason for Americans missing school or work....
December 26, 2019 / 3 min read
Chef Richard’s Low-Acid Tomato Sauce and Fettuccine
Tomatoes are very versatile and can add great flavors to some of your favorite recipes. As we get older reducing the acid content in our...
July 9, 2013 / 3 min read
Never Too Late: Building Muscle and Strength...
Repeated research has shown that, through weight training, men and women in their 60s and beyond can grow muscles as big and strong as an...
January 4, 2017 / 3 min read
Heart Attack Symptoms: Are They Different Between...
While chest pain and shortness of breath have long been the telltale signs of a heart attack, these symptoms have been based on years of...
February 8, 2013 / 2 min read
