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Yes, men can get breast cancer … and thousands do each year
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Yes, men can get breast cancer … and thousands do each year
by October 29 2026
For most men, finding a lump in their chest probably brings to mind a pulled muscle or other ...
Nemours opens pediatric cardiology clinic in Vero
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Nemours opens pediatric cardiology clinic in Vero
by October 22 2026
For parents, the words “pediatric cardiology” are frightening. A child being referred to a heart specialist raises fears ...
Monobloc implant ‘maximizes repair’ of damaged shoulder joint
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Monobloc implant ‘maximizes repair’ of damaged shoulder joint
by October 15 2026
You’ve just come out of Publix with your groceries and are walking toward your car when you trip ...
What happens when patients stay awake during brain surgery?
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What happens when patients stay awake during brain surgery?
by October 08 2026
The last thing Francisco Rosado remembers seeing was an apple displayed on a cellphone by the neurosurgeon operating ...
Cortez family’s treasured new home also a Habitat milestone
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Cortez family’s treasured new home also a Habitat milestone
by October 01 2026
Aug. 27 marked a special day for Marco and Raquel Cortez and their family, as they gathered with ...
New pacemakers tap into the heart’s own electrical system
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New pacemakers tap into the heart’s own electrical system
by October 01 2026
For generations, the pacemaker has been the heart’s little electrical helper, stepping in when the body’s natural wiring ...
Sciatica comes from an irritated nerve in the back, not the leg
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Sciatica comes from an irritated nerve in the back, not the leg
by September 24 2026
Sciatica is easy to misunderstand. Many people think of sciatica as excruciating pain that starts in the buttock ...
Anterior hip replacement rapidly becoming technique of choice
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Anterior hip replacement rapidly becoming technique of choice
by September 17 2026
For anyone living with the relentless pain of hip arthritis, simply walking across the room, climbing a flight ...
Driven to make a difference at Mental Health Assoc. ‘Par-tee’
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Driven to make a difference at Mental Health Assoc. ‘Par-tee’
by September 17 2026
Sometimes the best way to address a serious problem is to have a little fun, and the Mental ...
Why airway-focused orthodontic care is important for children
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Why airway-focused orthodontic care is important for children
by September 10 2026
For generations, braces have been considered almost a rite of passage for many children. Experts estimate that between ...
Cancer social workers help patients find hope in scary times
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Cancer social workers help patients find hope in scary times
by September 03 2026
Cancer changes lives in an instant. One phone call. One biopsy result. One conversation that begins with the ...
Distinction between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is a key one
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Distinction between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is a key one
by August 27 2026
Floridians often welcome El Niño because it can suppress hurricane activity in the Atlantic. But there is a ...