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: Florida’s ‘Healthiest’ Counties are Ranked; It’s...
The annual health ranking of Florida’s 67 counties that measures such factors as smoking rates, obesity, physical inactivity and “food environment” has been released and...
March 31, 2017 / 3 min read
Cracking the Codes of Nutritional Buzzwords
If you find yourself looking more carefully at food labels in the grocery store, you’re not alone. More people than ever are seeking healthier options,...
March 30, 2017 / 5 min read
Diabetes Alert Day: Find Out Now If...
When it comes to diabetes in the U.S., the rate of new cases has finally slowed, say U.S. public health officials. But the overall trend...
March 28, 2017 / 2 min read
Hispanics and Skin Cancer: Myths, Attitudes May...
In culturally diverse South Florida, the sun’s rays are a year-round mainstay, even through winter and in between rainy-season thunderstorms. So it’s not surprising that...
March 22, 2017 / 3 min read
Top 10 Poison Dangers for Children (Infographic)
Half of the 2.2 million poisoning cases called into the country's 56 poison control centers each year involve a child under six years old.
March 21, 2017 / 1 min read
Going Green for Wellness at Wesley Matthews...
The color of the day at Wesley Matthews Elementary School was most definitely green. But it wasn’t necessarily to celebrate the Luck O’ the Irish...
March 17, 2017 / 1 min read
Herbal Supplements May Pose Risks to Some...
Several herbal supplements have the potential to reduce the effectiveness of medication prescribed to patients with certain heart-related conditions, according to a research review published...
March 15, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Poor U.S. Diets Linked to Half...
Americans are not eating enough healthy foods, such as nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, and seafood rich with omega-3 fats. And too many are...
March 10, 2017 / 3 min read
Chronic Cough: When Is It Serious?
Occasional coughing is common. It can even be productive, helping clear your airways of mucus and other irritants. But if a cough lasts more than...
March 1, 2017 / 1 min read
Medicine Cabinet Hazards: Your Teens Could Be...
You have a cough or cold, and all you want is relief from the annoying symptoms. You stop at the store for an over-the-counter remedy,...
February 28, 2017 / 4 min read
