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...
Roadway Safety: Texting-While-Driving Law Takes Effect
Starting today, July 1, 2019, texting while driving is a primary offense in Florida, meaning police officers can pull over drivers who are seen using...
July 1, 2019 / 2 min read
Men’s Health: Top 10 Excuses for Not...
Women are 100 percent more likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services than men, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
June 12, 2019 / 3 min read
Sunscreen Ingredients: Clarifying the Confusion
Sunscreen provides vital protection year-round against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are linked to the skin’s premature aging, sunburn and a person’s risk of...
June 11, 2019 / 4 min read
Roundup: FDA’s Warning for Pregnant Women; Detergent...
FDA Warns Pregnant Women to Avoid Vinpocetine, A Dietary Supplement Ingredient The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning pregnant women and women of...
June 7, 2019 / 4 min read
Deadly Falls in Older Adults Rising, Study...
The number of Americans over the age of 75 who die following a fall is rising sharply, according to a major new study published this...
June 6, 2019 / 3 min read
Healthy Tips for Outdoor Food Grilling (With...
With Memorial Day Weekend and the official start of summer around the corner, outdoor grilling safety should be a priority during festivities. And that’s especially...
May 23, 2019 / 2 min read
Pool Chemistry: Facts About Healthy, Safe Swimming
In South Florida, swimming is a year-round activity, either at the beach or the pool. But the end of school marks the beginning of many...
May 20, 2019 / 2 min read
Having Children After Cancer: What to Know...
As more patients survive cancer, many look forward to a future that includes having children and raising a family. While some therapies to improve cancer...
May 20, 2019 / 3 min read
B.E.S.T. Responders Tend to Stroke Patients When...
To say that time is critical for stroke patients coming into the ER is an understatement. The team of healthcare professionals at Baptist Hospital, working...
May 15, 2019 / 3 min read
How to Recognize Asthma Symptoms in Your...
About 8 percent of adults and 8 percent of children have asthma and it is considered the leading chronic disease in children, according to the...
May 7, 2019 / 2 min read
