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Thirty years ago this week, the men and women of Tampa General Hospital’s Aeromed began flying helicopters and saving lives. They have been speeding though the skies ever since.
But they’re not...
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The tables turned on Ann McCracken early last year. For most of her life, the 58-year-old Tampa resident cared for others, both as a mother and a nurse.
But the chronic disease that had slowly...
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Healthy Recipes
5 ingredient butternut squash with brown butter hazelnuts, garlic, and thyme. Whether you serve it for a weeknight dinner or the holidays, this cozy side has incredible flavors packed into one simple...
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20-minute summer squash and corn fiesta salad with chili-lime vinaigrette, Cotija cheese, and cilantro. Simple, crunchy, and wildly flavorful—the perfect side for both weeknight dinners or weekend...
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TGH Health News
TAMPA, Fla. -- There’s something dramatic and innovative occurring as Dr. Fadi Matar guides a catheter into a heart at Tampa General Hospital and carefully places a tiny plug to repair a hole.
What’s...
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Even though monsters don’t actually live under our beds, real worries and fears can creep out of our subconscious minds as we sleep. At some point, everyone suffers from nightmares.
But why do we...
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TAMPA, Fla. -- At Camp Hopetáke this week, children soared through the air on a zipline, splashed their way around Adventure Island and cheered the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-2 victory.
Because at this...
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Ken Davis wanted to know whose heart was beating inside his chest.
He was grateful to the Tampa General Hospital team that performed his heart transplant operation, and deeply thankful to the organ...
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Health News Around the Nation
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Large pills and dietary supplements can be tough for anyone to swallow, but new research finds they may pose a potentially dire risk to seniors.
A study...
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MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- There is no cure for a-fib, but the common heart disorder can be managed, an expert says.
Atrial fibrillation -- which can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart...
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MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Heat waves can pose a serious risk to people with Alzheimer's disease, so their families should know how to keep them safe, advocates say.
Extreme heat is "...
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MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Women are less likely than men to be treated with cholesterol-lowering statins – or get them prescribed at guideline-recommended intensity...
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