Kerry Firth

Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition hosted a Maternal Health Brunch last month with goal of educating attendees about pre-conception health, mental health, prenatal and OB care with a special focus on the Black community.

Floridians' hearts go aflutter more than anywhere else in the country – not because we fall in love more often or experience more delight, but because the counties with the highest cardiac dysrhythmia hospitalization rates are in the state, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

With climate warming and increased human exposure to tick-prone areas, tick-borne diseases have become a significant health concern worldwide. There are 850 species of ticks around the world, including 90 in the United States. Florida, with its warm, humid climate, provides the ideal environment for a number of these species, all capable of transmitting tick-borne diseases.

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating and debilitating. Often the patient is in such a state of disbelief and confusion that they don't know where to turn or how to help themselves through the journey facing them.

Expectant mothers arriving at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital's newly renovated maternity wing will now be able to deliver their precious babies in a bright, new, comfortable environment with the latest equipment and optimal conditions.

Vero Beach has escaped major storm damage in recent years and so far in 2024, but experts keep saying we are in an unusually active hurricane season, and big storms often hit our area in the fall – so there is still time to prepare.

Tom Cruise performed a spectacular daredevil stunt jump from the roof of the Stade de France during the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Olympics. Despite the 62-year-old actor's brave and athletic feat, Internet trolls immediately criticized his “old man belly.” Lady Gaga has had to dispel rumors about her “looking pregnant” and even Taylor Swift has been asked about her perceived “weight gain” since finding love with Travis Kelce.

Summer break is over, and fall team sports are picking up, in and out of school. That increased activity comes with increased risk of injury and heat-related illness. “Children, especially … Read More »

The Mental Health Association in Indian River County held its annual birthday Par-Tee at Big Shots Golf in Vero Beach to celebrate 66 years of serving the mental health needs … Read More »

Not everything labeled as “healthy” is genuinely good for you. Behind the appealing packaging and persuasive messaging, the actual nutritional value of many foods can be far from what you'd expect.