Archive for 'Well Being'
Removing uterine fibroids without surgery
By Jana Soeldner Danger City & Shore Magazine When Susan Isenberg of Miami began having unusually long and heavy menstrual periods, she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. One of her doctors told her that to get [...]
New techniques for rejuvenating face, body
By Jana Soeldner Danger City & Shore Magazine As surgical and nonsurgical techniques for rejuvenating the face and body continue to improve, spring may be a good time for a renewal of your own. Each type [...]
Technology transforming the house call
By Jana Soeldner Danger New medical technology is making it possible for more health conditions to be monitored from home. Patients avoid trips to a clinic or hospital while doctors receive necessary information remotely. Some recent [...]
A new, more effective Parkinson’s treatment
By Jana Soeldner Danger Parkinson’s disease turns life into a daily challenge. The degenerative disorder causes tremors, muscle rigidity and slowness of movement. Medications can often control symptoms, but as the disease progresses, they may become [...]
A look back at 15 years of medical advances
Editor’s note: Much has changed in the 15 years City & Shore has been bringing readers news about our community, and the world of medicine is no exception. Researchers have developed new techniques and treatments that [...]
New defibrillator leaves heart untouched
By Jana Soeldner Danger When someone is at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, a defibrillator implanted into his or her body can be a lifesaver. The device delivers a shock that can restart the heart and [...]
New MyCare app allows 24/7 medical attention
By Jana Soeldner Danger Getting sick in the middle of the night or on a weekend used to mean a trip to the emergency room. Even during regular business hours, a visit to the doctor’s office [...]
Taking new aim at breast cancer diagnosis
By Jana Soeldner Danger A breast-cancer diagnosis is always frightening. Today, however, there are new weapons in the arsenal to lessen the discomfort and fear of testing. Mapping the human genome has drastically changed the way [...]
Newer drug offers hope for some cancers
By Jana Soeldner Danger Every day our bodies are attacked by cancer cells. Usually, our immune systems send them packing. But not always. Sometimes a person’s T cells, the part of the immune system that fights [...]
One incision, no scar, and one happy patient
By Jana Soeldner Danger Helene Jolicoeur was looking forward to a vacation in the Bahamas, and she planned to look great in her bikini. Then, to her dismay, she discovered she had gallstones, and her gallbladder [...]
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- Italian oasis debuts in HollywoodPortico features small plates, pizza and cocktails.
- Updated: National IPA Day hits South Florida bars and breweriesDue South, Funky Buddha and others will serve various styles of the craft beer on Aug. 4.
The Go Guide
- III Points Festival: A Miami throwdown of contemporary colorThe Wynwood art, music and technology festival returns Oct. 7-9 with LCD Soundsystem, M83 and Thievery Corporation.
- This week on South Florida stages: Devils you knowRichard Nixon gets his own talk show and Satan possesses a hand puppet in plays arriving this week to local theaters.
Shopping & Beauty
- Half-priced wings at Buffalo Wild Wings on TuesdaysGet a HOT deal at Buffalo Wild Wings on Tuesdays. The chain is offering 50 percent off traditional wing orders when dining in a participating locations. The offer's good on snack, small, medium and large size orders. No coupon is necessary. Also, restaurants offer a "Fast Break" 15-minute lunch...
- Free coffee and deals for 2016 National Coffee Day on ThursdayPerk up on National Coffee Day Thursday, Sept. 29, for a whole latte free coffee and deals, some good through October. Here's the list so far: Cumberland Farms: Use a mobile coupon for a free hot or iced coffee in any size on Thursday by texting FREECOFFEE to 64827 to get a mobile coupon. The chain...
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Sun Sentinel Breaking News
- Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dead at 93Former Israeli President Shimon Peres has died at 93, two weeks after suffering major stroke, the Israeli media reported. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
- José Fernández invited other Marlins to hang out in hours before tragic deaths, friends sayIn the hours before José Fernández and two other men died in a tragic boating accident, the beloved pitcher invited several of his teammates to hang out with him after the team beat the Atlanta braves late Saturday night. "He invited everybody," said Marlins' outfielder Marcell Ozuna, one of the...
- Health officials confirm case of dengue fever in Miami-DadeAmid concerns over the Zika virus, state officials have confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue fever in Miami-Dade County. Dengue fever, which, like Zika, is a mosquito-borne illness, can cause flu-like symptoms including muscle aches, fever and a rash. Symptoms usually appear within two weeks...
