April 8, 2020 by Adrienne Sylver
Cancer Clinical Trials: The Impact of...
Clinical research trials can be lifesaving for many cancer patients. They provide...
Avoiding Acid Reflux Via Lifestyle Changes
More than 60 million U.S. adults experience heartburn at least once a month, and at least 15 million as often as daily, according to the...
December 26, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Florida’s Health Ranking; Opioid vs. Placebo...
Report: Florida’s Overall Health Ranking is Up, But Obesity Rate Also Climbs The good news: Florida jumped three places, from No. 32 to No. 29,...
December 21, 2018 / 4 min read
U.S. Surgeon General Warns: E-Cig Use Among...
In a rare national advisory, the nation’s top public health official warned Americans of the hazards of e-cigarettes, such as the JUUL vaping device, especially...
December 19, 2018 / 3 min read
Coping with Christmas Tree Allergies
Did you know that you could be allergic to Christmas trees? More precisely, it’s pine trees that can cause allergic reactions, including itchy and reddish...
December 18, 2018 / 2 min read
Keeping Your Heart Healthy During the Holidays
Pressure to buy gifts, opportunities to overeat and drink too much and expectations to socialize with family and friends are common stressors during the holidays....
December 12, 2018 / 2 min read
Ketogenic Diets: High in Fat, Side Effects...
As quick weight-loss diets go, the usual formula involves eating less carbohydrates and more protein for a period of time. These days, one of the...
December 11, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Polio-like AFM ‘Peaks’; Too Much Sleep...
CDC: Cases of Polio-like Illness has ‘Peaked’ for This Year The cases of the polio-like illness AFM (acute flaccid myelitis) “appears to have peaked” for...
December 7, 2018 / 3 min read
NicView Cameras Keep Parents Connected with NICU...
When Darlene Biltz’s baby, Vincent, was born at 25 weeks in Naples, FL, he weighed just 1 pound, 5 ounces. His premature birth prompted the...
December 6, 2018 / 2 min read
Prompt Medical Attention for Burns Helps Healing
On a typical Saturday morning, Catherine Del Toro’s husband would have cooked breakfast, but on this particular Saturday she wanted to let her sweetie sleep...
December 5, 2018 / 3 min read
Why the Flu Shot Should Be on...
Public health officials are reminding everyone that it’s not too late to protect yourself against influenza if you haven’t already received a flu shot. Getting...
December 4, 2018 / 2 min read
