March 10, 2020 by John Fernandez
COVID-19: What Health Officials Say About...
The Florida Health Department is providing extensive guidance regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019...
Roundup: Blue Light’s Link to Eye Disease;...
Blue Light From Smartphones, Tablets Could Speed Up Blindness, Study Says The so-called “blue light” that emanates from digital devices, like your smartphone, transforms vital...
August 17, 2018 / 4 min read
Back to School: Tips on Staying Healthy,...
It’s almost time for kids and teens to return to school. And when it comes to their health, this time of year usually offers a...
August 13, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Lyme Disease, Kids’ Screen Time and...
Lyme Disease From Ticks has Spread to All 50 States, Report Finds The tick-borne illness Lyme disease has been detected in all 50 states and...
August 10, 2018 / 4 min read
Algae and Bacteria in Water: Can it...
Algae blooms that have infested hundreds of miles of Florida’s waterways, red tide along the Gulf Coast and warnings about Miami-area beach waters containing high...
August 8, 2018 / 2 min read
Lung Health: Low-dose CT Scan to Detect...
Each year, more Americans die from lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. Rates of lung cancer...
August 2, 2018 / 1 min read
5 Benefits of Having a Primary Care...
A primary care physician fills an important role in a person’s health, similar to the way a home room teacher in school serves as an anchor...
August 1, 2018 / 3 min read
First Two Weeks of Breastfeeding: What to...
The first two weeks of breastfeeding can be a trying experience. Mom is getting to know her new baby, and the baby is getting to...
August 1, 2018 / 3 min read
Preventing Girls’ Knee Injuries During Sports
Girls kicking and throwing balls, running up and down a field or court and lifting weights to keep muscles strong are common sights today on...
July 31, 2018 / 4 min read
Heat-Related Illnesses: How to Spot Them and...
South Florida’s notorious summer heat, with that tropical injection of stifling humidity, peaks for several weeks as teen athletes start August practices throughout high school...
July 30, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Salmonella, Food Additives and Local Leadership...
Salmonella Tied to More Packaged Foods, While Bacteria from Backyard Chickens Sicken Young Children Bacteria that could grow into botulism – a rare but potentially...
July 27, 2018 / 4 min read
