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...
Bone Density Test Can Detect Osteoporosis (Video)
A bone density test measures a person’s bone mass and is used to detect osteoporosis, a condition that affects more than 10 million people in...
July 19, 2018 / 1 min read
Roundup: Supplements Don’t Help Heart, Babies &...
Another study indicates that a wide range of vitamin and mineral supplements bought by millions of Americans do not help prevent heart disease.
July 13, 2018 / 4 min read
Genetic Testing for Cancer Prevention, Early Detection
Research shows people who have hereditary cancer gene mutations could be at risk of getting cancer earlier in life. And because advances in genetic screening...
July 12, 2018 / 1 min read
Surprising Signs of Adult-Onset Asthma
That persistent cough that keeps you up at night may stem from more than just a tickle in the back of your throat. It could...
July 10, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: Improper Handwashing, Coffee’s Health Benefits, Rabies...
Consumers Fail to Properly Clean Their Hands Before Meals, U.S. Study Finds A new government study finds that the vast majority of Americans are not...
July 6, 2018 / 4 min read
How 3D Mammograms Help Detect Breast Cancer...
“3D mammography gives us a clearer picture of breast tissue, especially in patients with dense breasts,” said Darlene Da Costa, M.D., a radiologist at Bethesda...
July 5, 2018 / 2 min read
Treating Common Summer Injuries (Video)
Summer is synonymous with fun in the sun – kids playing outside, time at the beach or pool and vacations. And with the increased physical...
June 28, 2018 / 2 min read
Sunscreen Smarts: The Best Ones and How...
Sunscreen and summer – they are said together as often as sand and surf this time of year. Whether it’s a neighborhood pool party or...
June 26, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: ‘Gaming Disorder,’ Obesity Rates and Keystone...
‘Gaming Disorder’ Proposed as New Disease by World Health Organization (WHO) Whether it’s Fortnite, Candy Crush, Grand Theft Auto or one of the thousands of...
June 22, 2018 / 3 min read
U.S. Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low, New...
About 14 percent of U.S. adults said they were smokers last year — that’s down from 16 percent the year before and down from about...
June 20, 2018 / 3 min read
