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The ‘eyes’ have it: Retinal surgery sees major advances
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The ‘eyes’ have it: Retinal surgery sees major advances
by March 10 2016
Does the mere thought of someone making an incision into one of your eyeballs instantly make you uncomfortably ...
Zika reality: Doc says virus outbreak here unlikely
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Zika reality: Doc says virus outbreak here unlikely
by March 10 2016
For the past two months it's been nearly impossible to turn on a television without getting bombarded by ...
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New IRMC doctor focuses efforts on healthy aging
by March 03 2016
In 1989, Dr. Ana Maria Apoltan was out in the streets. Literally. In Romania. Apoltan was an active ...
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IRMC docs team up to tackle heart disease, cancer
by March 03 2016
Every year, says the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1 million Americans die from heart disease and ...
‘Old’ news: Study eyes link between lifestyle, aging
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‘Old’ news: Study eyes link between lifestyle, aging
by March 03 2016
It may seem hard to believe, but the underlying causes of human aging are still largely unknown. What ...
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Friends After Diagnosis has new meeting location
by March 01 2016
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The breast cancer support group meetings of Friends After Diagnosis has a new site. ...
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Flu cases are on the rise in Indian River County
by March 01 2016
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A sharp increase in Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and diagnosed influenza (flu) has been reported ...
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Department of Health reports six new travel-associated Zika cases to the CDC
by February 28 2016
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health reported six new travel-associated cases of Zika in Florida to ...
Asthma epidemic among kids may be slowing
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Asthma epidemic among kids may be slowing
by February 25 2016
This is one in an occasional series about children’s health issues. We know that many of our readers ...
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Nailing down painful facts about shingles
by February 25 2016
If you were born before 1976, you probably have a strain of the herpes virus living inside you. ...
Study: Aspirin may help fight neurodegenerative disorders
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Study: Aspirin may help fight neurodegenerative disorders
by February 18 2016
We all know about aspirin and its ability to reduce pain, fever and inflammation. Now comes research from ...
Women at greater risk than men for fatal heart attacks
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Women at greater risk than men for fatal heart attacks
by February 18 2016
Every 34 seconds, says the Heart Foundation, someone in this country has a heart attack, and heart disease ...