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...
F.A.S.T.: Know the Signs of Stroke (Video)
Someone in the U.S. has a stroke about every 40 seconds, and strokes kill about one person every four minutes, according to the American Stroke...
May 24, 2017 / 2 min read
Splash Day 2017: Parents, Kids Get Lessons...
Nationwide, there are 350 drowning deaths of children under the age of 5 each year, and there are another 2,600 children being treated in emergency...
May 23, 2017 / 2 min read
Swimming Safety Tips (Infographic)
Summer is around the corner and that means kids will hit the swimming pools and the beaches more frequently. Tragically, drownings or near-drownings – so...
May 18, 2017 / 1 min read
Roundup: Over-the-Counter Painkillers (NSAIDs) Linked to Higher...
Common over-the-counter pills and capsules are often used to relieve pain or reduce fever, but new research suggests they may increase your risk of a...
May 12, 2017 / 3 min read
Frost Science Museum Grand Opening (Video)
A breathtaking view of the Miami skyline greeted guests for the grand opening of the Frost Science Museum on Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami’s Museum...
May 8, 2017 / 1 min read
Roundup: Gluten-Free Diets Could Harm Your Heart...
“Gluten-free” diets or products have become widespread but a new study warns that you may be putting your heart health at risk by shunning healthy...
May 5, 2017 / 4 min read
Why Everyday Should Be ‘Hand Hygiene Day’
Good health is in your hands. Washing your hands properly and frequently is the best way of protecting you and others from infections. The World...
May 4, 2017 / 1 min read
‘Health Equity’ is Goal for Minority Communities
Health equity is when every individual has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
April 18, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Parental Smoking Linked to Higher Risk...
Previous studies have already looked at the dangers of secondhand smoke to growing children, but new research adds another level of concern. Parents who smoke...
April 14, 2017 / 4 min read
Homestead Hospital Pioneering HIV Awareness
As part of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day, health officials are saluting a unique screening program at Homestead Hospital that is helping to...
April 10, 2017 / 2 min read
