Identifying Stroke Risk: BE FAST
Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for swift intervention and minimizing long-term damage
Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for swift intervention and minimizing long-term damage
A brain aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a weakened or ballooning blood vessel in the brain
Coronary Artery Disease is the most common type of heart disease in the United States
Sometimes, abnormal cells can grow in our colon causing growths that could turn into cancer without treatment
Cancer is a dreadful disease that presents itself in many ways.
Everyone is at risk of breast cancer, although some of us are at a higher risk than others.
Every 40 seconds someone in the United States experiences a stroke. With more than 795,000 patients annually experiencing a stroke, it is now the leading cause of disability for Americans.
Chronic Kidney Disease impacts nearly 1 in 7 US adults, with roughly 90% of people not even knowing they have it.
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder, impacting the daily lives of millions of people across South Florida
The prevalence of preeclampsia, a life-threatening hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, is on the rise in South Florida.
Memorial Healthcare System offers a Sickle Cell Day Hospital, one of only a few in the country, that assist patients in the management of their condition.
In Broward County, Memorial Transplant Institute is the only center that offers kidney transplants for children as well as adults.
Whether it's providing preventative heart screenings or innovative solutions to treat advanced heart disease, Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute's team of experts provides total heart care for any heart condition.
Health care professionals can help you find options for managing stress. The goal is to find a balance between stress and life while also making sure to have fun.
The team of heart specialists at Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute have the expertise needed to treat patients experiencing a heart attack.
The team approach is paramount for Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute. Many specialists are involved with each patient's care. The focus is always on each patient, their family, and the specific treatment plan for the best outcome.
Malignant Hematology & Cellular Therapy at Memorial Healthcare System, located on the campus of Memorial Hospital West, is the only facility in Broward and Palm Beach counties to offer this array of unique services and cancer treatments
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating to the mind, body, and spirit. Major challenges can arise for patients and their families. The support services at Memorial Cancer Institute in South Florida provide patients with comprehensive and compassionate care before, during and after their treatments.
Amazing advancements in medicine are happening every day. A technology which helps break up kidney stones is now being used to remove fatty deposits in the body's arteries also known as arterial plaque. The procedure is called Shockwave I.V.L. or intravascular lithotripsy. Memorial is one of the first medical organizations in South Florida to offer I.V.L.
Residents in the path of Hurricane Helene in northwest Florida evacuated or were hunkered down Thursday.
Storm surge on Florida's Gulf Coast could reach 15 to 20 feet near where the storm makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
As Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night, as a tropical storm warning remains in effect for all of South Florida.
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.
As the storm intensifies, airports across the state are taking the necessary precautions to ensure travelers fly safely and get to their destinations promptly.
Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in the Big Bend area on Florida's Gulf Coast as a dangerous Category 4 storm.
Residents in the path of Hurricane Helene in northwest Florida evacuated or were hunkered down Thursday.
Storm surge on Florida's Gulf Coast could reach 15 to 20 feet near where the storm makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
As Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night, as a tropical storm warning remains in effect for all of South Florida.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
Visa exploits its market dominance to stifle competition, costing consumers and merchants billions in extra fees, feds allege in a lawsuit.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons.
In a follow-up to last week's special edition of Facing, Jim talks to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D - R.I., who is the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
In about a month and a half Florida voters will decide Amendment 4, which would eliminate the state's six-week abortion ban and would return Florida to what it was like before the U.S. Supreme Court struck Roe v. Wade.
Research shows that an overwhelming majority of likely Florida voters believe global warming is real.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the latest update with Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and county Commissioner Raquel Regalado.
Martin Karp is running against Joe Geller for a Miami-Dade School Board seat.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Ringing in your ears? These are the best hearing aids for dealing with tinnitus in 2024.
Don't want to wait for Amazon's October Prime Day sale? These top Amazon air purifiers deals are available now.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
In her new film, the actress plays an aging TV star who finds a sinister potion that can give her a younger, more perfect version of herself, but at a horrifying price. Moore, now 61, talks about having suffered due to the entertainment industry's toxic expectations of beauty.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Alec Baldwin, lead actor and co-producer on "Rust," was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."