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...
Diet Drinks Linked to Higher Stroke, Heart...
Researchers now say drinking two or more of any type of artificially sweetened drinks a day is linked to an increased risk of clot-based strokes,...
February 18, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: FDA’s Supplements Crackdown; Low-Risk Prostate Cancer;...
FDA to Provide Stricter Oversight of Supplements, False or Misleading Health Claims The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week it is tightening...
February 15, 2019 / 4 min read
Mental Health Takes Center Stage at Grammys
Lady Gaga used her wins at this year’s Grammy Awards to shine light on mental health, continuing to use her notoriety as a platform to...
February 12, 2019 / 3 min read
Preventing Heart Disease At Any Age
Most adults are familiar with one more more ways of preventing heart disease. The public has been barraged with health studies on what’s good for...
February 11, 2019 / 3 min read
Exercise (Even Dancing) Can Improve Brain Health...
Mounting evidence shows that regular exercise, including activities such as brisk walking, dancing and other routines that many older adults can undertake, provides brain health...
February 7, 2019 / 3 min read
Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
As the cost of medications continues to rise and the debate over pharmaceuticals intensifies, patients are often faced with navigating options available through health insurance...
February 6, 2019 / 2 min read
Vaping’s Impact on Young Brains; Flu Uptick;...
Vaping by children and teens surged 75 percent in 2018, compared to 2017, according to a policy statement issued this week by the American Academy of...
February 1, 2019 / 4 min read
Myths About the Common Cold Persist Among...
It’s peak season for sneezing, scratchy throats and runny noses, but age-old myths about the common cold seem to persist year-round with parents — such...
January 29, 2019 / 3 min read
Top 4 Essential Food Safety Tips
One in six Americans are likely to get sick from food poisoning this year, according to FoodSafety.gov, the multi-agency government site. Food poisoning also sends...
January 22, 2019 / 2 min read
Tips for Marathoners: Beating Physical, Mental Challenges
Several months of intense physical training will result in the ultimate test of endurance on Sunday, Jan. 27, as more than 20,000 runners compete in...
January 17, 2019 / 4 min read
