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Sharon Harvey

Contamination Concerns Prompt Recall of 42 Frozen...

Contamination fears have sparked a massive recall of several brands of frozen fruits and vegetables. CRF Frozen Foods — based in Pasco, Washington — has...

May 5, 2016 / 2 min read

Kale Chips Recipe: Powerhouse Food, Powerful Taste

Are chips your favorite snack? Try kale chips. Kale ranks as one of the “powerhouse fruits and vegetables,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...

April 28, 2016 / 1 min read

Minority Health Month: Wellness and Prevention (Infographic)

April is National Minority Health Month. Every year heart disease, cancer and chronic conditions claim a heavy toll on all Americans, but minority communities —...

April 26, 2016 / 3 min read

6 Tips for Avoiding Migraines (Infographic)

Headaches strike nearly half of the adult population at least once a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Migraines — severe headache disorders...

April 11, 2016 / 1 min read

Foods That Help Fight Cancer

When it comes to cancer prevention, there are no magic pills. But a healthy diet and lifestyle can help you fight cancer and reduce your...

April 5, 2016 / 3 min read

Experts Study Link Between Zika Virus and...

(Video caption: Heber Varela, M.D., a neurologist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, discusses Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a neurological disorder, and its connection to the Zika...

March 24, 2016 / 2 min read

Your Health & Daylight Saving Time: 6...

It’s time to spring ahead with Daylight Saving Time, which begins Sunday. But health and sleep experts are voicing concerns about the annual ritual of...

March 11, 2016 / 2 min read

Concussion Concerns: Ivy League Coaches Move to...

Health concerns about concussions in football continue. Ivy League football coaches recently voted to ban full-contact, tackling from football practices. The latest safety move — which...

March 9, 2016 / 2 min read

Healthy Choices Fill Menu at SOBE Fun...

Health and fitness topped the menu this past weekend at Fun & Fit as a Family at Jungle Island.

February 29, 2016 / 1 min read

Hepatitis C: Facts and Treatment (Video)

Caption: Neal Rakov, M.D., of Mariners Hospital, speaks about diagnosis and treatment of chronic Hepatitis C infection, a liver disease. Globally, about 130–150 million people...

February 17, 2016 / 2 min read