Health Reporter

Cindy Krischer Goodman

Cindy Krischer Goodman covers the health beat for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, providing readers information on healthcare delivery, consumer news and public policy. Cindy is an award-winning journalist, former business columnist, and 32-year veteran of the South Florida news industry. She also is a Florida native and double UF grad.

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As flu, colds, COVID take over the season, what will you turn to? Some consider vitamin shots, IV therapy, probiotics

December 11, 2023 at 2:18 p.m.

Along with vaccines, vitamin injections and vitamin IV therapy are among the tools people are turning to this winter to help ward against these hard-hitting viruses and bacteria circulating, which also...

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You’re sick. It’s the holidays. Your doctor is booked, but here is how to get the medication you need

December 4, 2023 at 3:20 p.m.

Many of the illnesses spreading can be shortened and symptoms relieved by getting the right medication quickly. Getting into a doctor's office can be challenging — but there are other...

Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting healthcare providers, often corrupting their data and demanding a fee to restore it. That puts your medical history at risk.

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A lesson from a hacked healthcare provider: Keep track of your medical history

November 2, 2023 at 2:40 p.m.

Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting healthcare providers, often corrupting their data and demanding a fee to restore it. That puts your medical history at risk.

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Will artificial intelligence find and cure breast cancer?

October 17, 2023 at 2:27 p.m.

From artificial intelligence to clinical trials, innovations are underway to improve screenings and treatments for breast cancer.

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Brazilian Butt Lifts on the rise in Florida, but are they getting safer?

August 17, 2023 at 1:34 p.m.

People in South Florida are dying from Brazilian Butt Lifts, yet their popularity is rising. A new Florida law aims to make the procedure safer, but some experts think it...

The CDC says Florida is seeing an increase in the number of leprosy cases and the disease appear to be endemic in the southeastern United States.

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Cases of leprosy rising in Florida, new report shows

August 1, 2023 at 7:56 p.m.

The CDC says Florida is seeing an increase in the number of leprosy cases and the disease appear to be endemic in the southeastern United States.

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Do you feel more depressed the hotter it gets? It’s not your imagination.

July 26, 2023 at 2:38 p.m.

While health officials issue warnings for physical danger from extreme heat, like heat stroke and heat exhaustion, just as concerning are the links between high temperatures and mental health issues.

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What makes you a mosquito magnet? Some people can’t escape the pesky but dangerous bites.

July 10, 2023 at 9:16 a.m.

Whether you are a target of those pesky insects may depend on an odd array of factors including your your blood type, your body scent, your metabolism, and what you...

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Traveling this summer: Is it time for a COVID booster?

July 3, 2023 at 3:32 p.m.

This summer travel season is expected to be one for the record books, and with so many people on the move, the risk of getting COVID-19 rises. So is there...

Mosquito season started earlier this year in Florida, and they are carrying some dangerous diseases, including the recently discovered malaria.

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What makes you a mosquito magnet? Some people can’t escape the pesky but dangerous bites

June 30, 2023 at 1:46 p.m.

Mosquito season started earlier this year in Florida, and they are carrying some dangerous diseases, including the recently discovered malaria.

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