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: Senate Bill Targets Painkiller Abuse, Heroin...
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill this week that helps communities tackle the illegal use of opioid painkillers and heroin addiction, two issues that...
March 11, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: White House, CDC to Hold Summit...
The White House is inviting experts in mosquito control and public health to a one-day summit on the Zika virus on April 1 at the...
March 4, 2016 / 2 min read
Risks of Common Heartburn Meds
Studies have shown that PPIs may increase the risk for a variety of problems, including bone fractures, infections, kidney disease and possibly even heart problems.
February 8, 2016 / 3 min read
Grow2Heal: Homestead Hospital’s Community Garden (VIDEO)
Homestead Hospital's Grow2Heal Community Garden promotes healthier living by harvesting organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, fruit trees and native flowers.
January 26, 2016 / 1 min read
Genetic Testing for Cancer: Facts and Benefits
About 12 times a week, Jessica Ordonez, a certified genetic counselor with Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida, meets one-on-one with patients who...
January 6, 2016 / 4 min read
First Aid for Seizures
Convulsions, tonic-clonic or grand mal seizures, happen without warning to epileptics and non-epileptics. Learn how to help during and after a seizure.
December 16, 2015 / 3 min read
Confused About Sunscreens? You’re Not Alone
But with more than 1,500 sunscreen products on the market, most shoppers are confused about which ones offer the best protection from harmful ultraviolet sun rays.
June 23, 2015 / 2 min read
Treating ‘Pelvic Organ Prolapse’
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the supporting structures of the pelvic region become weakened and relaxed, allowing one or more of the pelvic organs –...
June 18, 2015 / 3 min read
Brain Power & Exercise
What's really drives your workout routines? Give credit to your brain. Recent studies make it clear that the body connects with the mind in ways...
June 2, 2015 / 2 min read
Cancer Survivors Return to Living
On the first Sunday of every June – this year, June 7 – people of all ages, races and socioeconomic backgrounds, who have endured a...
June 1, 2015 / 3 min read
