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Hundreds join ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ in Davie
Alzheimer’s disease accounts for most of the cases of dementia, a condition characterized by progressive or persistent loss of intellectual functioning.
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Expert says fear, not evidence, drove hepatitis B vaccine vote: ‘The science has not changed’
On Friday, advisors appointed by an anti-vaccine advocate voted to change course on what has been a more than 30-year recommendation of the hepatitis B vaccine for all infants.
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US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
A federal vaccine advisory committee voted Friday to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born.
US childhood vaccination schedules may soon be changing
Childhood vaccination schedules in the U.S. may be changing soon. The CDC Immunization Advisory Committee is meeting Thursday and Friday to discuss revisions to long-standing practices.
HealthCast: Experts stress importance of vaccinations ahead of potentially dangerous flu season
The U.S. may be heading toward another severe flu season.
They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it
For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. He tells himself he won’t start tomorrow the same way, but he usually does.
New H3N2 flu strain has come to US, CDC confirms
Just in time for the busy Thanksgiving travel and family gathering season, health experts are keeping a close eye on a new flu strain that has emerged overseas.
Oral healthcare important to maintaining healthy lifestyle, avoiding major issues
Having good oral health is more important than you may realize.
Unique ankle surgery helps South Florida tennis veteran return to the game she loves
When it comes to sports injuries, the goal is simple: get the patient back in the game and feeling good. For one South Florida tennis player, that meant finding a surgeon who truly listened and was willing to think outside the box.
From pain to play: How expert care got a tennis player moving again
For South Florida tennis player Jane Forman, recovering from injury meant finding a surgeon who truly listened and thought outside the box.
Pause Studio in Coral Gables offers various wellness experiences in 1 space
As wellness trends take off online, some of the most exclusive experiences you think are just for professional athletes or Hollywood stars are coming to Miami-Dade County, including at Pause Studio in Coral Gables.
Mom to Mom: What happens when teens age out of foster care?
Each year, thousands of young people in Florida age out of foster care when they turn 18 — often with no permanent home, no financial support and no clear path forward. A South Florida organization is working to change that.
From the port to the ER: Bride and groom unexpectedly tie the knot at Memorial Regional Hospital
After an unexpected medical emergency, wedding bells rang at the Memorial Healthcare System Cardiac and Vascular Institute this week.
HealthCast: How to be proactive ahead of respiratory virus season peak
The respiratory virus season, which runs from fall through early spring, peaks between December and February in the United States.
