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...
News Roundup: More Americans Living Past 100;...
Americans who reach 100 years old, or become a "centenarian," are still rare, but their number has increased 43.6 percent, from 50,281 in 2000 to...
January 22, 2016 / 2 min read
Star Wars Holiday Message: A Forceful Reminder...
In movie theaters across the nation, Star Wars fans are watching a forceful holiday message about the dangers of drinking and driving.
December 22, 2015 / 3 min read
Smokeout: 5 Steps to Help You Quit
About 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States.
November 19, 2015 / 4 min read
News Roundup: Majority of Children Are Vaccinated;...
Childhood vaccination rates are either up or stable — depending on the region of the country — and a sizable majority of U.S. parents are...
September 18, 2015 / 3 min read
Health & Safety Tips for College Students
Do you have a college-bound student in your household? You’re not alone. College attendance has spiked, with 20.2 million students planning to attend colleges and...
August 26, 2015 / 3 min read
Junk Food Dims the Brain; Alarming Trends...
Junk Food Dims the Brain; Alarming Trends in Heroin Use; and Indoor Tanning Rates Drop
July 10, 2015 / 3 min read
Sobering Statistics: Alcohol Use Disorder in the...
David Vittoria, assistant vice president of the Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center at South Miami Hospital, shares his perspective on a recently published study on...
June 26, 2015 / 1 min read
Addiction Facts and Treatment Options
A severe substance abuse disorder or addiction is a dependence on a legal substance (such as alcohol or nicotine), illegal drug, or even prescription medication....
May 19, 2015 / 2 min read
Study Sheds Light on Dangers of Sampling...
David Vittoria, assistant vice president of the Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center at South Miami Hospital, shares his perspective on a recently published research study...
April 6, 2015 / 1 min read
eKids? When to Unplug Digital Devices
Back when I was a kid, my mom was most concerned with the amount of time I spent in front of the TV or on...
January 20, 2015 / 3 min read
