Health Care

What’s messing with our health and well-being in Miami? Take a look

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles highlight various health challenges people face in Miami.

One discussion focuses on how disrupted sleep can affect brain health. Another article addresses women's healthcare issues in Florida, ranking the state poorly due to healthcare cost and accessibility problems. In the aftermath of hurricanes, there’s a concern for PTSD among survivors.

See stories below.

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NO. 1: WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOUR BRAIN? IT COULD COME DOWN TO WHAT YOU NEED MORE OF EACH NIGHT

Here is some expert medical advice. | Published June 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

Florida’s healthcare system has “worse-than-average performance” for women, according to a 2024 report. By Carl Juste

NO. 2: WHY IS WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE IN A ‘PERILOUS PLACE’? TAKE A LOOK AT THE FLORIDA RANKINGS

Women in the state are struggling with health issues and access. | Published July 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Adlai Coleman

Juan Jose Muñoz (left) and Elvin Antonio Urbina walk with her belongings through the flooded N 15th St in North Tampa, Thursday, October 10, 2024, a day after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida’s Gulf Coast. By Pedro Portal

NO. 3: FLORIDIAN HURRICANE SURVIVORS COULD BE SUFFERING FROM PTSD—BUT RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE

After a tumultuous hurricane season, an expert says Floridians should look out for symptoms of PTSD. | Published November 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Denise Hruby

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.