Peter B. Laird

Jan 7, 2025 | somimag.com | Peter B. Laird

The more things change, the more they stay the same. As the winds of change blow through South Miami, with new developments popping up everywhere, it seems, it sure is nice to know a cherished part of its past has returned. For those who remember Town Kitchen & Bar, a longtime fixture of South Miami’s vibrant dining scene, Michael Altman has returned to the very same spot as owner and executive chef of the new Kitchen 57.

Nov 27, 2024 | cbr.com | Kevin Eastman |Peter B. Laird |Cast Rose Byrne

teenage mutant ninja turtles (comics) Sign in to your CBR account When someone hears the words "ninja" and "turtles," what usually springs to mind is the silly, comical team of reptilian brothers known worldwide as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. These brothers -- Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo -- came to the minds of creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman in 1983. Drawing inspiration from ninja characters they had seen in Frank Miller comics such as Daredevil and Ronin,...

Nov 26, 2024 | baptisthealth.net | Peter B. Laird

Eight years ago, Jordan Meyerson had an abdominal scan as part of his treatment for diverticulosis. The scan revealed something else, too: Mr. Meyerson had stage 4 metastatic lung cancer. The diagnosis was a shock for the then-52-year-old, who lives in Boca Raton with his wife and son. “In addition to the abdominal pain from diverticulitis, I also had a chronic cough that had been diagnosed as bronchitis,” he says.

Nov 20, 2024 | baptisthealth.net | Peter B. Laird

Written By: Peter B. Laird Published: November 20, 2024 Disponible en Español Written By: Peter B. Laird Published: November 20, 2024 Disponible en Español Stressing about the holidays? You’re not alone. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), an estimated nine in 10 U.S. adults feel overwhelmed during the holiday season. The leading sources of stress? Not having enough money, missing loved ones and anticipating family conflict.

Nov 18, 2024 | baptisthealth.net | Peter B. Laird

While lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with tobacco use as its primary driver, concerns are mounting over the role of vaping and e-cigarette use in increasing lung cancer risks. Karl Sayegh, M.D., is a diagnostic radiologist and director of thoracic imaging with Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, which he says offers one of the top lung cancer screening programs in the nation. Dr. Sayegh spoke with Resource editors spoke about the dangers of vaping.