Chest discomfort can signal an impending medical emergency, like a heart attack, and should be evaluated by a medical professional. In cases where there is severe pain, people should call 911...

RSV is a common viral infection in young children. It's usually mild, but this is the story of a baby that came down with a severe case. The child recovered, but the experience was harrowing for the family...

Beware of so-called energy drinks. The ingredients can be harmful to your health, and in some cases, even fatal...

In an interview with the Health Channel, Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, describes what the six essential nutrients the body needs and where to get them from.  The six essential nutrients that our body needs are carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. Angie explains that these nutrients are essential because…...

What is the purpose of an alkaline diet? In an interview with the Health Channel, Carla Duenas, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about this type of diet and the belief that most diseases arise from an acidic environment.  Carla says that an Alkaline diet deals with the pH of the food you…...

S.M.A.R.T Goals, as defined by Natalie Castro, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based goals. In an interview with the Health Channel, Natalie describes how these principles can be used to achieve the changes you want to see in your diet.  Natalie says that the first thing you…...

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Paul Damski, Neurologist with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, describes the relationship between diet and brain health. Specifically, the interviewer wants to know, does the Mediterranean diet support brain health?  Dr. Damski says that there is clearly a relationship between diet and brain health, but it’s difficult to…...

In an interview with the Health Channel, Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, gives advice to older adults on what they should be eating.  During the interview, Angie shows a graphic from Tufts University describing what a healthy plate should look like for adults 50 and above. In the graphic, half of…...