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A College Athlete’s Recovery From COVID

Video Exercise Public Health

A college soccer player had severe complications from her bout with COVID-19. It took her many months to recover, but she is now back on the field.


2022 Flu Season May Be Starting Early

Video Respiratory Health

Because of pandemic restrictions the past two flu seasons have been relatively mild, but experts are seeing signs this year’s flu season may not only be more intense but also could be starting earlier than usual.


More Young People Seeking Mental Health Therapy in 2022

Video Mental Health

Statistics show more young people, especially those from the Hispanic community are increasingly seeking mental health treatment. Experts believe the greater acceptance of mental health therapy is what’s driving this increase. There does not appear to be a similar increase among older adults.


2022 New Rapid-Acting Medications for Depression

Video Mental Health

Recent new therapies for depression can work very quickly, in as little as a few hours, but there can be significant side effects. Treatments are generally infusions given in a clinical setting.


5 Foods to Help Build Up Your Immune System

Video Healthy Life Nutrition

Certain foods can help to boost the immune system and may help the body ward off common infections. The best foods for boosting the immune system contain high natural concentrations of vitamins and minerals.


Which Genes Are Associated with Breast Cancer? | Health Channel

Article Breast Cancer Cancer Women´s Health

In an interview with the Health Channel, Cristina Flanagan Duran, Genetics Counselor with Miami Cancer Institute, breaks down which genes are associated with hereditary breast cancer.  First, Cristina talks about BRCA 1 and 2. She says that these are high risk genes for breast cancer. There are different estimates of how likely you are to […]


Breast Cancer: Myths and Facts with Dr. Priyanka Grover | Health Channel

Article Breast Cancer Cancer Women´s Health

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Priyanka Grover, a Breast Imaging Radiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, makes distinctions between some of the myths and facts associated with breast cancer.  The first assertion Dr. Grover talks about the idea that most breast cancers run in families. She says that this is a myth […]


2022 New Breast Cancer Treatments | Health Channel 

Article Breast Cancer Cancer Women´s Health

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Staur Mautner, a Breast Surgeon with Miami Cancer Institute, talks about new advancements in treatment for breast cancer. Dr. Mautner says that these new treatments are coming out almost on an annual basis and are moving towards more specific tailoring to a patient’s individual needs.  Breast cancer […]


Is Breast Cancer Associated To Lifestyle? | Health Channel 

Article Breast Cancer Cancer Healthy Life Women´s Health

“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 […]


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