MiamiHerald.com: Health

Cyclist has pain from hip

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:51 EDT

A very common condition in cyclists and runners is iliotibial band “ITB” syndrome.

Why is there so much salt in processed foods?

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:52 EDT

The Institute of Medicine concluded last week that there is no reason for people to keep their sodium consumption below 1,500 milligrams per day, as had been previously recommended for most adults.

Fitness Success: 5 great ways to make fitness and weight loss easier

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:48 EDT

Most people think that the key to taking off the weight (fat) and keeping off the fat (or staying in shape) is just willpower and self-discipline.

Cyclist has pain from hip

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:51 EDT

A very common condition in cyclists and runners is iliotibial band “ITB” syndrome.

Why is there so much salt in processed foods?

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:52 EDT

The Institute of Medicine concluded last week that there is no reason for people to keep their sodium consumption below 1,500 milligrams per day, as had been previously recommended for most adults.

Fitness Success: 5 great ways to make fitness and weight loss easier

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:48 EDT

Most people think that the key to taking off the weight (fat) and keeping off the fat (or staying in shape) is just willpower and self-discipline.

Join to help prevention study

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:54 EDT

Ann Powell entered her name, birth date, gender, ethnicity, email address on a website and answered five questions about whether she had a family history or been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

Breast cancer patient finally ready for reconstruction

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:50 EDT

Of course you have options. Breast reconstruction is available to everyone medically able to have surgery. There are many options available, whether patients have had a lumpectomy or bilateral mastectomies. There is no time limit; you may have reconstruction immediately or years later.

Teen learns to tackle Type 2 diabetes

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51 EDT

For a 17-year-old Coral Reef High student, a trip to the emergency room with a frighteningly high blood sugar level led her to get serious about Type 2 diabetes

Heart patient, 21, waits for transplant approval

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30 EDT

Twenty-one-year-old Daniel Lasprilla’s life is measured in beats.

University of Miami Hospital sends team to Panama to save NCIS agent’s life

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:59 EDT

University of Miami Hospital sent a team to Panama with the special Impella heart pump to help save an NCIS agent’s life.

Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:23 EDT

Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.

Miami area leaders discuss marijuana legalization

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:57 EDT

The Urban League of Greater Miami and Concerned African Women are hosting a public conversation to discuss the broad impact of the legalization of marijuana, particularly in inner-city communities.

University of Miami Hospital sends team to Panama to save NCIS agent’s life

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:59 EDT

University of Miami Hospital sent a team to Panama with the special Impella heart pump to help save an NCIS agent’s life.

British fast-diet fad hitting our shores

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:26 EDT

The most recent trendy U.K. import is not music or fashion but a weight-loss plan. The British bestseller The Fast Diet by Dr. Michael Mosley isn’t as popular here yet, but it is in Amazon’s health books Top 10.

High-protein breakfast can cut cravings all day

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:55 EDT

Would you be interested in a pill that decreases the hunger-stimulating hormone ghrelin and increases the satiety hormone peptide YY? This potent combination exists, but it is nutrient, not a pill. Today’s topic is protein.

Frozen produce a nutritional asset

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00 EST

As I was describing the virtues of frozen produce to a class recently, one of my students shot me a “Where did you get your degree?” look.

Try these foods for better sleeping

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:06 EST

Do you jump out of bed ready to start the day or are you making deals with the alarm clock for five more minutes? Negotiating for more morning slumber could mean a lack of nighttime restorative sleep.

Eating more fruits and vegetables associated with lower risk of ALS

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00 EST

Produce power strikes again. The role of vegetables and fruits in reducing the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, cataracts and macular degeneration has been demonstrated time and again. Now ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is being added to the list.

Weight-loss tech, the bad and the good

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00 EST

When does a weight-loss intervention cross the line?

New tools for a new you

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:31 EST

Have you made your New Year’s resolutions? After eating through the holiday parties, healthier living goals often top the list. Food and activity changes can be challenging, but when goals are well crafted, the path to success is easier.

Food psychic doesn’t need a crystal ball

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:10 EST

We are reprinting this column to correct errors a computer malfunction introduced into the version that appeared in Tuesday’s Tropical Life section.

Presenting this year’s Jokefood awards

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00 EST

In the spirit of the Razzies, the tongue-in-cheek awards given for the worst movies of the year, let me present the Jokefood Awards, for food products too ridiculous to be taken seriously. The competition was heated this year, with a tie for first place.

How to avoid spring break injuries

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:46 EDT

Inevitably, a week after a spring break I see an increase of injured athletes in my office. In terms of volleyball, I recommend you warm up and stretch before going out onto the sand. You are likely to get tired while playing more than you used to, so stay hydrated.

A holiday skin survival guide

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00 EST

It’s that time of year again, and odds are you have a schedule filled with holiday parties for work, friends and family.

Caught in mom's trap again

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:01 EDT

Q: Every vacation, I visit my mother for several days and spend the rest with my partner. Mom's always trying to get me to stay longer and attend parties with her friends, which I do NOT enjoy. This year, when I told her no, she got very quiet. She always does this when I disappoint her. Now I feel guilty. Should I?

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:54 EDT

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill.

Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:09 EDT

The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

Teen birth rates decline in most US states

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:09 EDT

The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Doctors save Ohio boy by 'printing' an airway tube

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:14 EDT

In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day.