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...
Baptist Health Hosts Youth Tennis Event at...
A special event held at the Miami Open this week gave a group of local children the opportunity to practice their tennis skills on courts next...
March 29, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Grilled Meats & Hypertension; Restricting Opioids;...
Overly Cooked, Grilled Meats Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension Eating grilled or barbecued meats regularly, and cooking these meats too “well done” level could...
March 23, 2018 / 4 min read
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Different Type of...
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare form of skin cancer that is being diagnosed in more people. The number of cases of Merkel cell carcinoma...
March 21, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Less Nicotine in Cigarettes; Underweight Newborns;...
FDA Proposes Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes to Curb Addiction In a move that could have a drastic effect on the number of people addicted...
March 16, 2018 / 4 min read
How to Naturally Lower Your Blood Pressure
Can you lower your blood pressure naturally, through dietary changes, regular exercise and managing stress? Absolutely, doctors and dietitians agree, as long as you are...
March 14, 2018 / 3 min read
Inflammatory Foods May Increase Colon Cancer Risk
We have known for years that healthy, high-fiber foods — especially those with anti-inflammatory properties — can promote wellness and reduce your colon cancer risk....
March 13, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Kids Overdosing on Opioids; At-Home Genetic...
Opioid-Related Hospitalizations of Children More Than Doubles As the opioid crisis continues to sweep the nation, children are also falling victim to overdoses from these...
March 9, 2018 / 4 min read
As Flu Season Eases Up, Doctors Still...
Flu levels in the United States have peaked and are on the decline, according to the latest report issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for...
March 5, 2018 / 3 min read
Ladies, Put Your Heart First: Know Your...
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. It’s a fact that needs to be repeated because there are still too many women ignoring...
February 26, 2018 / 3 min read
Treating High Blood Pressure in Older Adults
New and stricter blood pressure guidelines may complicate treating older Americans for hypertension, experts have suggested. Most adults with measurements of 130 for the top...
February 22, 2018 / 3 min read
