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: FDA to Parents: Don’t Use Homeopathic...
The FDA recommends that "parents stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession."
October 7, 2016 / 2 min read
Walking Your Dog: You Both Get the...
Walking your four-footed best friend provides both of you with more health benefits than you may realize.
October 4, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Codeine Not Safe for Kids, Pediatricians...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement this week urging parents and health providers to stop giving codeine to children. The pediatricians’ group...
September 23, 2016 / 3 min read
Mercury Warning for Some Skin Creams
The FDA warns consumers to check the ingredients of beauty creams for toxic levels of mercury.
September 21, 2016 / 2 min read
Hearty Savings: Exercise Can Reduce Your Healthcare...
Regularly exercising at moderate levels – the minimum recommended by the American Heart Association -- can add up to a savings of $2,500 a year...
September 13, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: U.S. Children Score Poorly on Heart...
When it comes to having healthy hearts, American children do not fare well, according to a new scientific paper from the American Heart Association (AHA)....
August 19, 2016 / 4 min read
Public Response to Zika Varies from Apathy...
With Zika-carrying mosquitoes literally in some of our back yards, South Florida residents are now more alarmed than most.
August 10, 2016 / 4 min read
Roundup: Study Faults Consumer Reviews of Sunscreen...
How reliable are online product reviews for popular sunscreens? Products with glowing reviews don’t necessarily offer the greatest protection from sun damage, according to a new...
July 8, 2016 / 2 min read
Watch Now: Zika Prevention Linked to Mosquito...
Miami-Dade County mosquito control officials have launched a “Drain and Cover” campaign that encourages all residents to drain standing water from all outside vessels and...
June 14, 2016 / 1 min read
Roundup: FDA Warns of Bleeding Risk From...
The FDA recommends that consumers always read the Drug Facts label carefully when purchasing or taking an OTC product to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, or...
June 10, 2016 / 3 min read
