Myths and Facts Surrounding Sepsis
Sepsis, the body鈥檚 reaction to an infection, can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and even death. In light of September being Sepsis Awareness Month, we鈥檝e鈥�
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Surviving Childhood Cancer: Lennox鈥檚 Story
June 26, 2017, was the worst day of Gary and Carly Allen鈥檚 lives. It was the day their child, 2 1/2-year-old Lennox Allen, was diagnosed with an aggressive鈥�
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Surgeons Save Newborn Suffering From Spina Bifida
Lindsey Courson of Tallahassee was 26 and expecting her second child. Her first, a little boy named Camden, was a healthy, rambunctious 1 陆-year-old, and she鈥�
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Get the Facts on Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
July brings awareness to the cancer that is responsible for 10 percent of all childhood cancer-related deaths: sarcoma. In recognition of Sarcoma Awareness鈥�
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Mend a Failing Heart
Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body鈥檚 needs. This condition affects nearly six million Americans annually and鈥�
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Carpal Tunnel: What You Need to Know
There are times you don鈥檛 realize how important a function of your body is until it gets injured. You may be doing something you do every day and then pain and鈥�
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A Role Model for Hemophiliacs
Growing up the son of a football coach, Brett Sherman always had a love for sports, especially football. However, being born with hemophilia, a condition where鈥�
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Explainer: Where did Zika virus come from and why is it a problem in Brazil?
Written by Amy Y. Vittor, University of Florida From October 2015 to January 2016, there were almost 4,000 cases of babies born with microcephaly in Brazil.鈥�
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Electrolytes: Tiny ions that pack a big punch
Gatorade is a staple for athletes in Florida, where the thirst-quenching beverage was born. This year, the sports standard is celebrating 50 years on the鈥�
