April 8, 2020 by Adrienne Sylver
Cancer Clinical Trials: The Impact of...
Clinical research trials can be lifesaving for many cancer patients. They provide...
Roundup: E-Cig Crackdown, ‘Bad Bacteria’ and Dementia...
FDA Cracks Down on E-Cig, Juul Sales to Minors The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it is cracking down on...
April 27, 2018 / 4 min read
Is Waning Immunity Causing Mumps Resurgence?
Thanks to the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination, cases of the viral disease mumps had become rare occurrences since the late 1960s. But there...
April 26, 2018 / 2 min read
‘Dry Drowning’ Averted: Girl, 4, Recovers After...
Four-year-old Elianna Grace of Bradenton, Florida, is recovering after experiencing a near “dry drowning,” a rare condition that her mom was able to recognize and...
April 25, 2018 / 3 min read
Romaine Lettuce and E. Coli Outbreak: What...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) has taken a rare step by urging the public to avoid romaine lettuce altogether, unless you know...
April 24, 2018 / 3 min read
Safe and Scenic Trails for Cyclists in...
South Florida is home to some beautiful bike paths, mountain trails and greenways that offer a safe and scenic way to exercise and see the...
April 20, 2018 / 1 min read
Roundup: Diabetes Screening, Caffeine and Statin Use
Screening Guidelines May Miss Half of Diabetic, Prediabetic Patients, Study Says A national government panel of healthcare experts recommends that physicians screen patients for dysglycemia...
April 20, 2018 / 3 min read
Health-Related Spring Cleaning Tips (Infographic)
When it comes to your health, “spring cleaning” should go far beyond just clearing out a year’s worth of clutter from overpacked closets, the garage...
April 19, 2018 / 2 min read
What to Do When Seasonal Allergies Spring...
Tens of millions of Americans experience seasonal allergies, with spring being the time of year when sneezing, coughing and other allergy symptoms are most prevalent....
April 18, 2018 / 3 min read
She had a Stroke at 23: ‘This...
Kimberly San Martin was in an exercise class when she started to get dizzy and experienced weakness on her left side. It may be hard...
April 17, 2018 / 2 min read
Fighting Back Against Fibromyalgia
Severe pain from fibromyalgia forced Lady Gaga to recently cancel the remaining dates of her world concert tour. Fibromyalgia can make it difficult for a...
April 16, 2018 / 2 min read