March 13, 2020 by John Fernandez
Roundup: U.S. Agencies Warn About Fake...
U.S. Agencies Warn Companies About Fake Products That Claim to Treat, Prevent...
Roundup: Flu Season Off to a Busy...
Early signs point to a rough 2017-2018 flu season, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting twice as many cases of...
December 8, 2017 / 4 min read
Shingles, Flu and You: What to Know...
There’s a new shingles vaccine and adults should be vaccinated with it starting at age 50, according to an advisory committee to the U.S. Centers...
December 7, 2017 / 4 min read
Top 7 Germiest Public Places (Infographic)
Keeping your hands clean after proper washing is the best protection against getting sick or spreading illness, according to public health officials. But with so...
December 4, 2017 / 2 min read
#BaptistHealthy: Energy-Boosting ‘Power Bites’
Power bites are nutritious, energy-boosting snacks that are perfect for anyone on the go. They come in small, bite-sized chunks ready to be taken to...
November 29, 2017 / 1 min read
Cardiac Patient: Listen to Your Body and...
Michael Rosenberg, 65, says he had a fear of doctors since he was a boy, and put off getting regular checkups for several years. He...
November 28, 2017 / 2 min read
Why Dog Ownership Can Mean Living Longer...
Dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, alleviating social isolation and improving one’s overall perception of well being, according...
November 27, 2017 / 2 min read
‘I Never Thought I’d Be a Candidate...
At age 47, and with no apparent risk factors for cardiovascular disease, Cristina Totoricagil, an assistant school principal, suffered a heart attack while exercising at...
November 21, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Alcohol Use Linked to Higher Risk...
Consuming alcoholic beverages regularly -- whether it's ight, moderate, or heavy use -- may increase your risk of developing several cancers, including those of the breast,...
November 10, 2017 / 4 min read
The Health Benefits of Meditation (Video)
Meditation is now being linked to a decrease in a person’s risk of heart disease. For the first time, the American Heart Association (AHA) has...
November 8, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Aspirin Therapy May Reduce Risk of...
Taking low-dose aspirin daily can lower your risk of some digestive system cancers, according to a newly published study involving more than 600,000 people. Aspirin...
November 3, 2017 / 4 min read
