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Over-the-counter meds can be very dangerous for seniors
An ounce of prevention may well be worth a pound of cure but in the world of over-the-counter ...
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Pap smear still best tool for cervical cancer detection
In the struggle against cancers of all kinds, some of the best news comes from the success the ...
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Technology advances bring alternatives to heart transplant
In the not-too-distant past, the only permanent fix for a failing heart was a heart transplant. As enthusiastically ...
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12 million Americans have a hard time swallowing
Strictly speaking, dysphagia – severe difficulty swallowing – is not a disease. Nevertheless, it is a major medical ...
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Targeted therapies bring hope for ovarian cancer patients
Twenty years ago, there weren’t many treatment options for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer, but Dr. Daniela Shapiro, a Vero ...
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Literacy Services holds inaugural ‘Parents Engaged Now’ graduation
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Literacy Services of Indian River County recently held its inaugural PEN (Parents Engaged Now for ...
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Vero Beach Fearless Caregiver Conference to be held Dec. 9
VERO BEACH — The Vero Beach Fearless Caregiver Conference will be held at the Vero Beach Community Center on ...
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Study offers hope for better treatment of ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an uncomfortable condition for its 700,000 American sufferers; often having a significant impact on ...
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CKD: The deadliest disease you’ve never heard of
Thirty-one million Americans have this disease and it is the eighth leading cause of death in the country, ...
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Organizations gather for ‘Unity in the Community’ health event Dec. 12
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A number of community organizations will gather for a "Unity in the Community" event to ...
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Local dentists offer free services for ‘Project Christmas Smile!’ Dec. 5
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County’s Dental Clinic, along with Indian River ...
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We Care Foundation opens new clinic Dec. 4
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The grand opening celebration of the We Care Foundation of Indian River’s new We ...