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‘Cool’ kidney cancer procedure done here for first time

Dr. Hugo Davila and Dr. Jay Colella are looking to stop kidney cancer cold. The American Cancer Society ...

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Research finds link between osteoporosis and vertigo

Vertigo, a dizziness disorder most often caused by problems in the inner ear, may not seem to have ...

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Shots not just for kids: Adults need immunizations, too

School is back in session. For parents that means the mad dash for new backpacks, school supplies and ...

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Life-saving returns on six-figure hospital investment

It isn't often that any investment – even a six-figure one – yields a life-changing return in just ...

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Osteoporosis not a ‘natural, inevitable’ part of aging

Julie Klucar and Kristy Losapio are two women on a mission. Klucar, a certified physicians assistant, and Losapio, ...

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Panic attacks may increase risk of heart disease

Anyone who has experienced a panic attack is not likely to forget it. The intense fear and nervousness ...

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Pulmonary rehab helps COPD patients breathe easier

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program of exercise, education and support designed to help people with serious lung problems ...

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Department of Health urges Floridians to protect against West Nile virus

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health is urging Floridians and visitors to protect themselves against ...

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Neurosurgeon does much more than just brain surgery

Many people might call Dr. Brad McCollom a brain surgeon – which he is. But he is also ...

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New targeted treatments benefit leukemia patients

Advances in treatment options have made leukemia – an umbrella term for a number of blood cell cancers ...

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Hip surgeons saw, scoop and scrape for better mobility

Every day of every week of every month, according to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 900 total ...

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McKee Botanical Garden now equipped with on-site AEDs

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — McKee Botanical Garden is now equipped with on-site Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) thanks to a ...