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Obamacare fact vs. fiction: What you need to know before open enrollment

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 05:00:00 EDT

Consumers are struggling to separate fact from fiction as the open enrollment period approaches for health insurance plans sold on the Affordable Care Act's federal exchange, advocates and insurance companies say.

World Stroke Day is Oct. 29: Educate yourself on symptoms, treatment (seconds count) and risk factors

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:36:21 EDT

Prompt medical treatment can improve the outcome. Recognizing the symptoms is important, as is controlling risk factors.

Half marathon returns to downtown St. Petersburg with visions of big future

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:00:00 EDT

The first St. Pete Run Fest comes to (down)town next month, and organizers hope it will become an annual event.

Brandon Regional to debut new pediatric emergency room

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:21:27 EDT

Brandon Regional Hospital to unveil its pediatric emergency room tomorrow.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: It's not all in the genes; omega-3 fatty acids for dry eye

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:11:09 EDT

WHEN IT COMES TO WEIGHT, IT'S NOT ALL IN THE GENES

Meatless oat burger makes part-skim ricotta cheese the star

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:10:47 EDT

As much as I love a juicy beef burger, I've become a little obsessed with creating veggie burgers that step in and satisfy without any meat.

Cozy up to a more healthful dessert: Fall Apple Rosemary Crumble

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:10:23 EDT

I'm celebrating the original fall flavor (before pumpkin spice syrupy things took over the world) with apples slow-baked in some form of buttery pastry and a recipe that fills the house with welcoming aromas that beckon us to gather around the dining room table.

Patel to focus on philanthropy after sale of Freedom Health

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:42:01 EDT

Now that Kiran Patel the entrepreneur has sold his managed health care services company, he plans to get more in touch with his other side, Kiran Patel the benefactor.

Dr. Kiran Patel sells Tampa company Freedom Health to Anthem

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:08:47 EDT

Dr. Kiran Patel, a well-known cardiologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, has sold his managed health care services company Freedom Health Inc. of Tampa to industry giant Anthem Inc.

Laughter really is good medicine

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:55:32 EDT

When it comes to reducing stress and even improving the immune system, laughter is right up there with exercise and good nutrition. Seems like laughter was a natural occurrence when we were kids, but then we grew up, and life got more serious.