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2 days ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Sharp Rise in Fall-Related Deaths Among Older Adults Over Past Two Decades, CDC ReportsUnintentional falls are becoming an increasingly deadly threat to older adults in the U.S. A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that fall-related death rates among adults aged 65 to 74 rose more than 70 percent from 2003 to 2023-- reaching their highest level yet in 2023.
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2 days ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
It’s easy to overlook regular visits to the doctor, especially when life gets busy. For men, in particular, health often takes a backseat until a problem becomes unavoidable. But ignoring symptoms, such as unexplained fatigue, can have serious consequences. In a new Instagram reel, Ahmed Alnahhas, M.D., a family medicine physician with Baptist Health Primary Care in Boca Raton, shares why it’s crucial for men to prioritize regular checkups and what lingering fatigue could signal about your health.
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1 week ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
New Study Suggests Cancer May Be Detectable in Blood Years Before Symptoms AppearA new study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins University suggests that cancer may be detectable in the blood up to three years before a formal diagnosis. The study, published in the journal Cancer Discovery, may open new avenues for early cancer detection -- and potentially life-saving interventions. Researchers focused on detecting tumor-derived genetic material in blood samples.
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1 week ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Achilles tendon injuries are among the most common and debilitating issues faced by active individuals, from professional athletes to recreational players. Recently, Tiger Woods was sidelined from the 2025 Masters Tournament due to a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained while training at home. He underwent surgery last month. This incident reignited conversations about the nature, causes, and treatment of Achilles injuries. Justin M.
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2 weeks ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Hidden Health Risks, Costs of Teen Skincare Trends on Social MediaResearchers are shedding light on a growing health concern: the increasing use of complex skincare routines among girls aged 7 to 18, driven largely by social media content, according to a new peer-reviewed study from Northwestern Medicine, published this week in Pediatrics. The study found that many of these routines — popularized on platforms like TikTok — may do more harm than good.
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3 weeks ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Regular Exercise Boosts Survival After Colon Cancer Treatment, Landmark Study FindsA major international study has found that regular, structured exercise can significantly improve outcomes for colon cancer survivors. The results, released Sunday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, offer strong evidence that physical activity plays a key role in cancer recovery and long-term survival.
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3 weeks ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
As temperatures rise and summer activities ramp up, it's important to remember that heat and hydration are more than comfort concerns — they can directly impact serious health conditions, including the risk of stroke. According to Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D., stroke program director at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, dehydration during hot weather can significantly raise the risk of experiencing a stroke, especially for those already at risk.
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1 month ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Study: Limiting Sedentary Time May Help Prevent Future Heart Problems After a Cardiac EventResearchers have found that individuals who spend more than 14 hours a day sedentary following a hospital visit for heart-related symptoms face a significantly increased risk of another cardiovascular event—or even death—within one year.
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1 month ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Poses Serious Health Risks, Higher Death Rate for Men, New Study ShowsTakotsubo cardiomyopathy—commonly referred to as “broken heart syndrome”—remains a serious and potentially fatal condition, states a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Despite increased awareness in recent years, rates of death and serious heart-related complications did not improve between 2016 and 2020, according to one of the largest analyses of its kind.
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1 month ago | 
baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández
Early-Onset Cancer Rates Increasing in the U.S., NIH Study FindsA comprehensive study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found a notable rise in the incidence of several cancer types among individuals under the age of 50 in the United States. Published in Cancer Discovery, the analysis reviewed national cancer data spanning from 2010 through 2019 and sheds light on concerning trends in early-onset cancers.
