“Many potential risk factors associated with breast cancer have to do with a patient’s lifestyle,” explains Dr. Lauren Carcas, Medical Oncologist with Miami Cancer Institute. In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Carcas outlines what these potential risks are and what to watch out for.  Weight is the first risk factor that Dr. Carcas…...

Not all breast cancers are the same. In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Jane Mendez, a Breast Surgery Specialist, elaborates upon the different types of breast cancer. Dr. Mendez explains that it is important to differentiate and understand the specifics of the different types of breast cancers to provide a more accurate diagnosis…...

Tragic Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) fatalities happen every year. But the American Academy of Pediatrics has developed new guidelines to help keep babies safe. Guidelines include putting babies to bed on their backs on a flat, non-inclined surface without any kind of soft bedding...

Researchers say most children have had a bout with RSV by the time they’re 2 years old. The virus is very contagious for both children and adults. Usual treatments include painkillers and vaporizers.  But in very young children RSV can cause significant congestion and high fevers...

Long COVID, a poorly understood and long-lasting condition can affect those diagnosed with this condition in many different ways. There are treatments available for some of the symptoms, but virtual mental health therapy has had some success in helping those who are suffering to better cope...

Depression is an extremely common condition that is treated in many ways. Often patients must try different approaches to find one that works for them. They include medication and talk therapy. There are also new treatments that involve gently stimulating areas of the brain that are having some success...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women (aside from skin cancer) but statistics show in Hispanic women the disease is often diagnosed at a later stage, when treatments are limited and not as successful. Researchers believe education and better access to care could change those statistics...

Treating AML – a relatively common but deadly form of leukemia — with fewer side effects is the focus of a lot of clinical research. Scientists are working to find ways to “hide” healthy cells from chemotherapy. Researchers hope if this is successful it will yield new treatments for all blood cancers...