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John Fernandez

COVID-19: What Health Officials Say About Getting...

The Florida Health Department is providing extensive guidance regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including a new infographic (see below) for those who may show symptoms...

March 10, 2020 / 1 min read

‘Spring Forward’ to Better Sleep Health

“Daylight saving time” (DST) returned officially on Sunday at 2 a.m. The “Spring forward” time of year means we lose an extra hour of sleep....

March 9, 2020 / 3 min read

Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor from...

Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms, including fever and a dry cough, that can be home-treated without medical intervention....

March 6, 2020 / 2 min read

Baptist Health Experts Offer Guidance, Protection Tips...

Baptist Health South Florida featured a panel discussion Wednesday about the Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19. As questions and concerns arise throughout South Florida and...

March 5, 2020 / 3 min read

Pneumonia-Like Coronavirus: State, Healthcare Leaders Prepare for...

Updated March 11: National and local health officials are preparing for community outbreaks of the pneumonia-like respiratory illness caused by the Coronavirus Virus 2019 (COVID-19),...

March 3, 2020 / 5 min read

Infection Protection: Frequent, Proper Handwashing is Vital

Frequent handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading the flu and other illnesses. As the U.S. braces for community...

March 2, 2020 / 3 min read

Roundup: Big Breakfast Benefit; Vitamin D During...

A Big Breakfast, Small Dinner Combination is Best for Weight Control, New Research Says Portion size and timing have emerged as key factors in losing...

February 28, 2020 / 5 min read

‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on Symptoms...

Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without any symptoms or with symptoms that are mistaken for less serious health issues...

February 27, 2020 / 2 min read

Heart Palpitations: Here’s When to Seek Medical...

Palpitations often refers to a “racing heart beat” that’s not associated with exercise. But when is this condition something normal or something serious that needs...

February 26, 2020 / 2 min read

Heart Valve Disease: Minimally Invasive Advances Helping...

When it operates normally, the heart is a remarkably efficient organ, with the vital help of four valves that directs blood in out of each...

February 24, 2020 / 3 min read