October 4, 2019 by John Fernandez
Roundup: Vaping’s ‘Chemical Burns’; ADHD Guidelines...
Some Vaping-Linked Lung Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns, Researchers Say The damage to...
Roundup: E-Cig Crackdown, ‘Bad Bacteria’ and Dementia...
FDA Cracks Down on E-Cig, Juul Sales to Minors The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it is cracking down on...
April 27, 2018 / 4 min read
Answers to Top 5 Most Googled Health...
Nearly everyone has Googled questions related to health issues at one point, or at least semi-regularly. Meanwhile, the Internet search giant keeps tabs on the...
January 17, 2018 / 4 min read
Healthcare 2018: Top Advances in Prevention, Treatments
Throughout 2017, we’ve chronicled advances in prevention and treatment at Baptist Health South Florida, sometimes reflecting national trends in the ongoing fight against serious illnesses,...
December 28, 2017 / 7 min read
Roundup: Alcohol Use Linked to Higher Risk...
Consuming alcoholic beverages regularly -- whether it's ight, moderate, or heavy use -- may increase your risk of developing several cancers, including those of the breast,...
November 10, 2017 / 4 min read
Emergency Departments on Front Line of Opioid...
A presidential announcement Thursday declared a U.S. public health emergency because of the hundreds of people who are dying daily from overdoses involving opioids. Joseph...
October 27, 2017 / 2 min read
Curbing the Opioid Epidemic
When Florida Governor Rick Scott declared the state’s opioid epidemic a public health emergency in May, many in healthcare applauded. That’s because across Florida –...
September 21, 2017 / 4 min read
Roundup: Study Offers Hope for ‘Chronic Fatigue...
The cause of “chronic fatigue syndrome” (CFS) has been somewhat of a mystery to physicians who struggle with a firm diagnosis of the condition. And...
August 4, 2017 / 4 min read
Medicine Cabinet Hazards: Your Teens Could Be...
You have a cough or cold, and all you want is relief from the annoying symptoms. You stop at the store for an over-the-counter remedy,...
February 28, 2017 / 4 min read
Think Before You Drink at Holiday Gatherings...
Whether it's an official office holiday party or a celebration with family and friends, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption can save you from embarrassme and protect...
December 20, 2016 / 4 min read
Roundup: Racquet Sports Score Highest in Reducing...
While just about any sustained exercise routine can improve your overall health, there may be certain sports or aerobic activities that can further improve your...
December 2, 2016 / 4 min read
