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...
Do You Know If You Need A...
As the measles outbreak continues to spread in many states, public health officials are urging parents to vaccinate their kids — and reminding adults that...
May 6, 2019 / 2 min read
Melanoma Monday: Know the Melanoma ABCs (Infographic)
The American Academy of Dermatology recognizes the first Monday in May as Melanoma Monday to raise awareness about this potentially deadly type of skin cancer....
May 6, 2019 / 1 min read
Roundup: Latest on ‘Too Much Sitting’; Toxins...
Americans are Still Sitting for Too Long Or Less Active, New Research Shows Despite awareness campaigns and recommendations from doctors, dietitians and fitness trainers, Americans...
April 26, 2019 / 4 min read
World Immunization Week: Outbreaks Are Slowing Progress...
World Immunization Week, running April 24-30, promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease, especially children. In 2017, the number...
April 24, 2019 / 2 min read
‘Added Sugars’ on U.S. Food Labels Set...
New rules requiring “Nutrition Facts” food and drink labels to indicate the presence of so-called added sugars could have significant health and cost-saving benefits throughout...
April 23, 2019 / 2 min read
More on Head, Neck Cancers: ‘Game-Changing’ Immunotherapy,...
Immunotherapy will be a “game-changing” treatment for head and neck cancers, while more clinical trials are on the horizon for Miami Cancer Institute. This is...
April 22, 2019 / 4 min read
Troubling Trend: More Kids Under 6 Taken...
The number of children under the age of 6 rushed to ERs after swallowing small objects — especially such items as button batteries, coins and...
April 17, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Poor Diets vs. Smoking; Don’t Rely...
Poor Diets Linked to More Deaths Globally Than Smoking, Says Major New Study Unhealthy eating — fueled by a high intake of sodium, sugary foods...
April 12, 2019 / 3 min read
Exercising Caution: Dog Walkers Who Are 65-Plus...
Going for long and brisk walks can make for an ideal aerobic routine or an excellent way of starting a regular exercise program. But adults...
April 10, 2019 / 3 min read
More From Dietitians: ‘Plant-Based’ vs. ‘Vegan’ Diets,...
What’s the difference between “plant-based” and “vegan” diets? Is “intermittent fasting” healthy? And have you heard about the precaution you should take when cooking with...
April 9, 2019 / 4 min read
