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John Fernandez

Fumes from Power Generators Sending Kids, Adults...

The sounds of portable generators permeate South Florida neighborhoods that have yet to have electrical power restored, but the potential dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning...

September 13, 2017 / 3 min read

Hurricane Irma Update: Serving Our ‘Resilient Community’...

As our community begins the recovery phase following Hurricane Irma’s impact, Baptist Health South Florida continues to care for patients and will begin the process...

September 10, 2017 / 1 min read

Roundup: Low-Carb Diet Healthier, Compared to Low-Fat,...

A major new study found that dietitians, physicians and other health experts should be advising people to lower the amount of carbohydrates they eat —...

September 1, 2017 / 3 min read

More Teens Getting HPV Vaccinations, But Too...

Research has increasingly shown that the human papillomavirus, or HPV, contributes to the development of certain types of cancer, prompting health officials to urge parents...

August 31, 2017 / 3 min read

Women and Heart Disease: Awareness Saves Lives

Women and heart disease. This is still a combination that surprises many, especially women. And especially women who find out — at an emergency room...

August 30, 2017 / 4 min read

Kids & Nutrition: Helping Them Make Healthier...

Kids are back in class. For parents, this means getting packed lunches ready every morning or relying on school cafeterias to provide their children with...

August 28, 2017 / 2 min read

Knowing Your Common Asthma Triggers (Video)

A new study finds that older adults with asthma are five times more likely to die from this chronic condition, compared to younger patients. And...

August 23, 2017 / 2 min read

Mosquito Protection: Don’t Let Your Guard Down

Even with a somewhat diminished Zika threat — for now — mosquito season remains in full swing for South Florida through September and precautions are...

August 21, 2017 / 3 min read

Roundup: Those ‘Fat But Fit’ Have Higher...

Being “fat but fit” is likely just a myth, a new study has found, stressing that these adults carry an increased risk of heart attack...

August 18, 2017 / 3 min read

Stroke Risk has Declined for Men, But...

While the incidence of stroke in men has been decreasing in recent years, the same is not true for women. New research finds the rate...

August 17, 2017 / 2 min read