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Sleep apnea often misdiagnosed as depression

A new study from the University of Western Australia found that more than 70 percent of people with ...

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Nuclear cardiology: Not as scary as it sounds

“Nuclear” and “cardiology,” are two words that are rife with less-than-pleasant connotations. The word “nuclear” can instantly conjure ...

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Frequent dizziness may indicate a serious health problem

It’s probably a pretty safe bet that most of us have, on occasion, felt a moment or two ...

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Triple-teaming breast cancer with more detection

Jenifer Baumgardner and Emily Boeckman don't want to give breast cancer a fair fight. In fact, they actively ...

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The Great American Smoke-Out coming to Vero

Smoking can be a tough nut to crack. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nicotine dependence ...

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Scientists find liver-regenerating cells ‘very exciting’

Even people with a modest knowledge of the human body know the liver is one tough organ. In ...

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Area hospitals upgrade wound care capabilities

Wound care has come a long way since the days when Mercurochrome and gauze bandages were considered an ...

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Treasure Coast Community Health adds doctor to medical team

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — In September, Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH) welcomed a new addition to their medical team, ...

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New SRMC lung scanning tool ‘a great way to save lives’

Back in 1962, three little words lifted a small car rental company that started out with just three ...

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Health fair offers free screenings in Fellsmere Oct. 25

FELLSMERE — A health and safety fair is coming to Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in Fellsmere on Sunday, ...

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Area doctors use stem cell therapy for joint repair

Dr. Harold Cordner of Florida Pain Management Associates is a man on a mission. Board certified in both ...

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Drug opens the door for ‘a new way to attack cancer’

An article published in June in the journal Molecular Cell reports research scientists have developed a drug that ...