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18 hours agoPhysical therapy improves patients’ lives, including that of former Miami Dolphin Jimmy CefaloPhysical therapy is an essential part of healthcare, helping people recover from injury, increase mobility and improve their quality of life.
Research expands into blood test for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA collaboration involving Florida researchers is expanding efforts to develop a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease.
Study focuses on improving benefits of cardiac rehabExercise capacity is one of the most important markers of cardiovascular health, and now a local study is focused on improving the evaluation heart function.
Study raises more concerns about weight loss drugsWeight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can be problematic when a person undergoes anesthesia.
Research into Parkinson’s disease expandsThere was a time when Parkinson’s disease was considered rare, but emerging evidence suggests Parkinson’s is reaching pandemic proportions.
Natural supplement investigated for anxietyResearchers are investigating the benefits of a popular supplement used for a variety of purposes, including stress relief.
Family searches for hope in treating Huntington's diseaseAn estimated 41,000 Americans are affected by a neuro-degenerative disorder called Huntington ’s disease and more than 200,000 are at risk of inheriting the disease according to the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Study investigates treatment for metastatic brain cancerPhysician-Researchers in South Florida are investigating a new approach to treating cancer that metastasizes to the brain.
OTC Birth Control Now AvailableThe first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the U.S. is available in stores and online this month.
Broward County program offers free heart screeningsEvery 33 seconds one person in the U.S. dies from cardiovascular disease making it the leading cause of death in this country.
Studies expand use of stem cell therapiesAdvancements in the use of stem cell therapies in medicine are moving at a rapid pace.
Treatment could benefit patients with multiple food allergiesA clinical trial by the National Institutes of Health could provide a breakthrough treatment for food allergies.