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Advances in treatment of renal cancer cut death rate
Every year, about 13,000 people die of renal (kidney) cancer in the U.S. It is the most lethal ...
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Health First Health Plans to offer ABCDs of Original Medicare
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Health First Health Plans is offering a free event called the ABCDs of Original Medicare. ...
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Health benefits of walking are numerous, studies show
After a hip replacement, Barbara Brugh kissed tennis goodbye. And now, with a “funny little body that doesn’t ...
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Uterine procedure put on hold at IRMC, other hospitals
Indian River Medical Center, among other hospitals in the country, has stopped using a minimally invasive method to ...
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Caregivers must remember to take care of themselves first
Simpler days of just picking up and going to the store are long gone for Flo Barnes, who ...
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Colon surgery not as scary as it used to be
When cancer or precancerous polyps in the colon require major surgery, the procedure has typically involved a long ...
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Use of acupuncture for healing a growing practice
Businesswoman Kemble du Pont was feeling overwhelmed and anxious about filling the shoes of her predecessor. Mary Lou ...
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She truly believes laughter is the best medicine
When Nancy Johnson heads out the door to work, she’ll likely be wearing a bright yellow smiley-face T-shirt, ...
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VNA offers free caregiver event May 21
SEBASTIAN – Being a caregiver is a demanding role. If you are looking for more information and support ...
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Stroke still a great danger, despite advances in medicine
Bill Washabaugh, formerly a "Dance Fever" TV show contestant, could dance up a storm, igniting the floor with ...
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Alzheimer’s symptoms can mimic other maladies
Carole Olsen noticed her husband Bob was getting a bit forgetful. But his happy, upbeat nature wasn't changing ...
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Community Health and Safety Fair May 3 at LaPorte Farms
ROSELAND — LaPorte Farms is hosting a Community Health and Safety Fair on May 3 from 10 a.m. to ...