Heart Disease Affects Women, Too
Ask just about any woman you know what illness she fears most of all, and she’ll likely respond with some...
February 9, 2015
Tag: Alvaro Gomez M.D.
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Care On Demand Ushers in a...
For those old enough to remember when doctors used to make house calls, there is a fast-growing trend in healthcare that now brings the doctor...
Roundup: High Blood Pressure & Pregnancy;...
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Rises Dramatically Since 1970, New Study Finds There has been a sharp rise in high blood pressure among pregnant women...
#BaptistHealthy In Motion: Burpee Breakdown
Burpees are considered a cardio-strength exercise that increases your heart rate while building muscle. Burpees involve your entire body, particularly your arms and shoulders. This...
Proton Therapy Treats Prostate Cancer with...
Many men half his age would be hard-pressed to match Alberto Gonzalez’s energy, enthusiasm and determination. After undergoing treatment for prostate cancer over the past...
Vaping-Linked Deaths, Lung Disease Cases are...
Five confirmed deaths and nearly 500 cases of lung illness are now potentially linked to e-cigarette products, according to U.S. public health officials investigating the...
Processing ‘Biospecimens’ Propels Cancer-Fighting Discoveries
Headline-making advances in precision medicine rely on more than funding and facilities. Without access to donated human tissue, these discoveries would be impossible. Every person’s...
Roundup: Soda Habit and Health Risks;...
Just Two Soft Drinks a Day Could Increase Risk of Early Death, New Research Finds Researchers have found that drinking two or more soft drinks...
Prostate Cancer: More Men are Benefiting...
Prostate cancer is the second-most common and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. But the U.S. rate of...
How Fiber is Key to a...
Most people understand that fiber helps keep the digestive tract flowing, by keeping bowel movements regular. But there a many other benefits to fiber-rich diets,...
Obesity, Hypertension Harming Progress Against Heart...
Many years of progress in fighting heart disease, which remains the No. 1 killer of all Americans, seems to have plateaued, and may be reversing,...
