06/03: New businesses
Floridians may be living longer, but not necessarily better, according to a new state-by-state report on seniors out today from America's Health Rankings.
Although the Sunshine State ranked 30th overall, the first-time report noted some worrisome... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - June 2, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
06/03: New businesses
Occupational licenses issued recently by county and municipal governments in Central Florida; data collected by Market Force Corp. of Newtown Square, Pa.
Orange
Gene's Auto Sales LLC, auto sales, 1909 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, 32703.
Aaqua... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - June 2, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Examining which cancer screenings you may not need
A company led by by two veteran Central Florida high-tech entrepreneurs recently secured its first contract for Internet-based medical software designed to streamline the complicated process of qualifying a patient's care for Medicare or Medicaid... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 29, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Examining which cancer screenings you may not need
Floridians may be living longer, but not necessarily better, according to a new state-by-state report on seniors out today from America's Health Rankings.
Although the Sunshine State ranked 30th overall, the first-time report noted some worrisome... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 29, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Examining which cancer screenings you may not need
Early detection of cancer is the best chance of cure, right? Maybe not.
A growing body of counterintuitive evidence suggests that some cancer-screening tests — including those for breast, prostate, colon, lung and cervical cancer — may be... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 29, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Floridians living longer but are sicker, study says
Floridians may be living longer, but not necessarily better, according to a new state-by-state report on seniors out today from America's Health Rankings.
Although the Sunshine State ranked 30th overall, the first-time report noted some worrisome... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 28, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Researcher gets science moving faster from labs to beds
As scientific director of Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona, Dr. Dan Kelly, 57, is working to make discoveries from the research lab benefit patients faster. His research teams are working on the most disabling health problems... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 27, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
From mice to men
As scientific director of Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona, Dr. Dan Kelly, 57, is working to make discoveries from the research lab benefit patients faster. His research teams are working on the most disabling health problems... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 27, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Shirley Dickes, of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Union, asks the researchers a question at a public meeting at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel Thursday night regarding the incidence of brain cancer at Pratt & Whitney facilities.
(Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 23, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
The Front Burner: Costly expansion wouldn't improve Floridians' health
The state Legislature's decision this year to reject Medicaid expansion was the correct decision for Florida. There is little evidence that growing the health-care program for the poor would improve the health of state residents.
A recent study in the... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 17, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Woman charged with prostitution after Delaney Park-area complaints
In the Delaney Park area, a quiet Orlando neighborhood known for its oak-shaded, brick-lined streets, Diana Schaub Cowart's neighbors weren't happy about all the ruckus.
After they complained about too much traffic and too many visitors at Cowart's... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 16, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Woman charged with prostitution after Delaney Park neighbors complain
In Delaney Park, a quiet Orlando neighborhood known for its oak-shaded, brick-lined streets, Diana Schaub Cowart's neighbors weren't happy about all the ruckus.
After they complained about too much traffic and too many visitors at Cowart's apartment... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 16, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
My Word: UCF med-school grads are ambassadors
On Friday, 36 students from the University of Central Florida's College of Medicine's charter class will graduate.
All had full scholarships funded by local businesses, foundations and individuals. This outstanding accomplishment was the brainchild of... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
District probe: Jones High teacher had sex with student
Former Jones High School Teacher of the Year Hugh Broomes has been fired after a district investigation found he had sex with a student.
He was fired April 23 after a district investigation found he was texting the student, a minor, on her cellphone... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 10, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Overselling Obamacare
WASHINGTON -- It's the great moral imperative behind the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"): People should not be denied health care because they can't afford insurance. Health status and insurance are assumed to be connected, and opponents have often been... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - May 9, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
