Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think the reluctance to touch a woman’s chest might be one reason.

Music and laughter are probably not the sounds you would expect to hear from inside a hospital. But at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida patients are encouraged to get out of their rooms and enjoy themselves.Doug MacGregor, Arts in

It’s a new life prolonging alternative for patients diagnosed with liver cancer. Dr. Christopher Conner, a radiologist on the medical staff of Lee Health, says the procedure called Y90 is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiation directly

With technology always in the palm of our hands, health experts say many of us don’t rely on our brains as much as we should. Sarah Mitchell, a health and wellness coordinator with Lee Health, teaches a class called Brain Boosters once a month in d

We’ve all heard that to be healthy we should drink eight glasses of water a day. Dr. Zaheeruddin Syed, a family medicine physician with Lee Health, says drinking water helps with digestion and weight loss. “You need water for your skin, for y

Dr. Juan Herrera, a gastroenterologist with Lee Health, says an exciting new tool is helping doctors diagnose and treat patients with unexplained stomach problems. “This is a much needed diagnostic and therapeutic modality that we were waiting for.

It’s a program that’s giving patients a voice in their cancer care. The Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic is changing the way patients receive their cancer treatment.Tammy Zinn, a nurse navigator with Lee Health, says the multidisciplinary clin

Edward Callahan thought the ongoing pain and tingling in his hands was caused by a pinched nerve in his neck. “I was having a lot of tingling and numbness in my hands when I would ride my bicycle, do exercises on the elliptical, even just at night

Lee Health recently bought more than 14 acres in Estero.

From costumes to candy bags, this Halloween make sure kids are dressed safely before they start trick-or-treating.“Halloween is the most dangerous time for kids on the road because they’re out trick or treating at night time and motorists are

It’s a condition that affects more than 3 million Americans. Gout can cause severe pain that can last for days. Lee Health family medicine Dr. Jonathan Brisson says the pain can come on suddenly, often at night. “Typically it’s unprovok

There are currently more than 93,000 people on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. Every day, that number grows.Lee Health kidney transplant nephrologist Dr. Gautham Mogilishetty says the longevity of our kidneys is decided before birth. “At

A new health center recently broke ground in Lee County. After years of planning, Lee Health is adding a location to the Estero community. This time next year, the new facility will bring healthcare closer for families.“It’s going to be a rea

A new program at Lee Health is helping patients cope and prepare for their breast cancer treatment. Martha Albert took the one day mastectomy pre-op education class to better understand what the next few months would entail. “You don’t really

Rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, even anxiety can all be symptoms of a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation.“Atrial fibrillation is caused by an irregular heart rate in which one of the chambers of the heart, which we have

For some falling asleep can happen in seconds, whereas, for others sleeping at all can take all night. For those who struggle to fall asleep, Tonya Blewett, an exercise specialist with Lee Health, says Yoga nidra can help. “Yoga nidra helps you dis

Whether or not you're a fan of napping, there's research that backs up the benefits of daytime dozing.

This time of year invariably turns thoughts to all matters frightful and what it means to face our fears — whether you’re a devout fan of the horror flick genre, holding a séance or simply considering a macabre costume.

Florida scientists are studying the genetic makeup of centenarians to develop new drugs that could delay or possibly even reverse age-related diseases.

U.S. regulators have approved a new, more effective vaccine to prevent painful shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox virus.

As health insurers struggle with shifting government policies and considerable uncertainty, one market remains remarkably stable: Medicare Advantage plans. That’s good news for seniors as they select coverage for the year ahead during Medicare’s annual open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

As 20 Americans and Brits flew to a Caribbean island for a controversial herpes vaccine trial, many of them knew there were risks. But maybe they could be cured.

Last year, 21 states expanded benefits, while just six states moved to cut Medicaid benefits.

The proposal - which will require 60 votes to pass the Senate and agreement from a still-dubious House of Representatives - would also restore $110 million in "outreach" funding cut by the Trump administration.

Nearly 90 percent of the Indiana’s 554 nursing homes have been leased or sold to county hospitals, state records show, bringing in hundreds of millions in extra federal payments to the state.

About one in nine American men is infected with the oral form of human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.

Thousands of medical marijuana patients are caught in a Catch-22. They've been recommended for treatment, but delays by the state are keeping them from receiving it.

For addicts, each day can be a struggle, but a new social media app can make it easier to find support and stay on track.

A recent study found the typical retiree spent $4,274 per year on medical costs, not including long-term care.

President Donald Trump planned Thursday to move forward in changing U.S. health care by signing an executive order aimed at expanding low-cost insurance options, which critics say will leave some with skimpy coverage and hurt already-struggling insurance markets.

The negative effects of social media on young people’s mental health are well-documented by researchers and the press. But some academics and therapists are proposing a counterintuitive view.

Higher 2018 premiums for Medicare Part B will hit older adults who’ve been shielded from significant cost increases for several years, including large numbers of low-income individuals who struggle to make ends meet.

The Trump administration issued a rule Friday that makes it easier for more employers and organizations to drop coverage of contraceptive services from health insurance plans for religious reasons. Critics say that it is possible hundreds of employers could take advantage of the rule.

President Donald Trump is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming religious or moral objections, issuing new rules Friday that take another step in rolling back the Obama health care law.

In a quest to end cookie-cutter health care, U.S. researchers are getting ready to recruit more than 1 million people for an unprecedented study to learn how our genes, environments and lifestyles interact — and to finally customize ways to prevent and treat disease.

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, which means it's time to start thinking about fall flu shots.

The US Food and Drug Administration indicated Monday that it will be increasing oversight and enforcement to prevent the use of potentially dangerous and unproven stem cell treatments.

Filling a prescription is no longer the simple errand you run after a doctor visit.

A summertime mystery illness is sweeping through Southwest Florida, and it’s leaving people with symptoms that seem just like the flu.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes so they aren't so addictive.

Two Southwest Florida hospital systems have been credited with having top-notch technology that helps advance patient care.

Although fast food can make for a quick and appealing pit stop, meals can be high in calories, sugars and sodium. But that doesn't mean fast food can't have its place in a child's diet.

A Southwest Florida man — a five-time felon — turned his life around with an unlikely art, and now he's giving back to hospitalized infants.

The almost tropical weather conditions hammering Southwest Florida is a time to remind and remember for the family of Zachary Reyna, a 12-year-old Labelle boy who died of a brain eating bacteria three and a half years ago.

Some people don't have the common symptoms and are misdiagnosed, which can lead to chronic Lyme disease and turn someone's life upside down.

The hospital board voted Thursday to promote Dr. Larry Antonucci from chief operating officer.

The Zika threat may be far from over in Florida and scientists are warning against another summer outbreak.