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...
Fungus Among Us: Are You at Risk?
There’s a fungus out there that doesn’t want to be cured. Similar to how some bacterial infections have become resistant to antibiotics, certain strains of...
January 26, 2017 / 2 min read
What Exactly is ‘Internal Medicine’?
Many Americans resolve to get a long-overdue checkup at the start of the new year. But they might be confused as to which one of...
January 10, 2017 / 3 min read
Introduce Peanut Foods to Kids Early to...
New U.S. health guidelines urge parents to give their children foods containing peanuts early and regularly, starting at infancy, to help prevent what could be...
January 9, 2017 / 3 min read
Antibiotics: Curbing Their Misuse and Overuse
In the 21st century, our focus has turned from celebrating these medications for their ability to cure infections to looking for ways to reduce their...
January 3, 2017 / 3 min read
Fireworks Safety Tips (With Infographic)
New Year’s Eve may not generate as many fireworks gatherings for the family as the Fourth of July does, but you need to keep the...
December 30, 2016 / 1 min read
Improve Your Plate: Eating Healthy During the...
Simple modifications in the way you place the food on your plate can make a big difference in limiting calories and maximizing nutrients during the...
December 22, 2016 / 2 min read
‘Home Alone’ Safety Tips (Infographic)
It's that time of year when school is out for the holiday season and parents may have to leave their kids, if they're old enough,...
December 21, 2016 / 1 min read
Here’s Why COPD is Deadlier for Women
While fewer Americans are dying from the disease in recent years, a lack of public awareness may explain, in part, why COPD has remained the...
December 15, 2016 / 3 min read
Anxiety and Its Toll on Heart Health
Relatives visiting, gifts to buy and big holiday meals to cook. You may think, ‘How will I get it all done?’ — as your heart...
December 12, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: Rise of E-Cigarette Use Among Youth...
Actions should be taken by public officials and others to "protect the health of our nation’s young people," according to a report issued Thursday by...
December 9, 2016 / 4 min read
