On Oct. 30 the Obama administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that includes policy changes that will significantly reduce payments for cardiovascular-related services. These changes will be implemented on Jan. 1 and have a striking effect on the delivery of health care services to the citizens of Florida, especially Medicare beneficiaries. ...more

December 13, 2009

Ah, the holiday season is upon us, with good family times and plenty of excuses to over-indulge in rich food eating. ...more

November 19, 2009

As Congress moves toward a historic decision on health reform, AARP has chosen sides: We are standing up for better health care for all Americans. ...more

November 12, 2009

Older men using a popular drug to treat urinary problems are more than twice as likely as those who do not to suffer serious complications after cataract surgery, also a common treatment among older adults, a study has found. ...more

May 21, 2009

Dietitians and moms always say to slow down when you eat, but does it really work to cut calories and curb the waistline? ...more

March 21, 2009

Lawmakers are plunging back into the contentious debate over whether the state should compel ultrasounds for women seeking abortions. ...more

March 19, 2009

A House committee wants to require women in Florida to get an ultrasound before they can get an abortion. ...more

March 18, 2009

CNN says medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta won't be the next surgeon general. ...more

March 5, 2009

The fastest growing medical specialty worldwide is anti-aging and regenerative medicine. The goal of this relatively new field is not merely to prolong life but to insure this extended length be vital and productive. Prevention, early detection, treatment and reversal of age-related disorders are the cornerstones of this fascinating branch of medicine. ...more

February 25, 2009

America has long been the ultimate consumer society. From houses and autos to high fashion and designer decor to iPods, iPhones and all things computerized. ...more

January 21, 2009