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Diabetes Alert Day: Find Out Now If...
When it comes to diabetes in the U.S., the rate of new cases has finally slowed, say U.S. public health officials. But the overall trend...
March 28, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Down 15%;...
Infant mortality rates have slid to new lows, meaning that fewer babies are dying in the United States, according to a new report by the...
March 24, 2017 / 4 min read
Hispanics and Skin Cancer: Myths, Attitudes May...
In culturally diverse South Florida, the sun’s rays are a year-round mainstay, even through winter and in between rainy-season thunderstorms. So it’s not surprising that...
March 22, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Heart Disease Hits Overweight/Obese People at...
People who are overweight or obese will likely develop cardiovascular disease at an earlier age, compared to people of normal weight, according to research findings...
March 17, 2017 / 4 min read
Herbal Supplements May Pose Risks to Some...
Several herbal supplements have the potential to reduce the effectiveness of medication prescribed to patients with certain heart-related conditions, according to a research review published...
March 15, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Poor U.S. Diets Linked to Half...
Americans are not eating enough healthy foods, such as nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, and seafood rich with omega-3 fats. And too many are...
March 10, 2017 / 3 min read
Springing Forward: Tips to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a threat to public health, according to studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. And there’s no greater reminder of this...
March 9, 2017 / 3 min read
Miami-Dade Rabies Alert: What You Need to...
Health officials have set off the first rabies alert in the area in 16 years after two rabid raccoons were found in Miami-Dade County. For...
March 6, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Sharp Rise in Colorectal Cancers in...
Most colorectal cancers are still diagnosed in people older than 50, but a surprising new report finds that young people have double the risk of...
March 3, 2017 / 3 min read
Treating High Cholesterol (Video)
Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for your heart. But many people may not realize they have borderline or high cholesterol levels, a...
February 27, 2017 / 2 min read