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...
Healthy Salads Deserve Healthy Dressings
As the weather heats up, you may find yourself seeking lighter meals. Salads are a great option — cool, crunchy and refreshing. Add some protein,...
May 29, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: No Fruit Juice for Kids Under...
Many parents introduce fruit juice to their kids assuming it’s a healthy option. But that’s necessarily true. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is now...
May 26, 2017 / 4 min read
Roundup: Over-the-Counter Painkillers (NSAIDs) Linked to Higher...
Common over-the-counter pills and capsules are often used to relieve pain or reduce fever, but new research suggests they may increase your risk of a...
May 12, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Gluten-Free Diets Could Harm Your Heart...
“Gluten-free” diets or products have become widespread but a new study warns that you may be putting your heart health at risk by shunning healthy...
May 5, 2017 / 4 min read
HPV’s Greater Health Risk
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, has gained much attention over the past decade, as more research points to its strains as causes of certain types of...
May 2, 2017 / 3 min read
‘Health Equity’ is Goal for Minority Communities
Health equity is when every individual has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
April 18, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Infected...
About 1 in 5 U.S. adults under age 60 are infected with a “high-risk” strain of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) that increases the risk of...
April 7, 2017 / 5 min read
Depression: Overcoming Barriers to Diagnosis and Care
You probably know someone with depression. Nearly one in five Americans will have an episode of major depression at some point in their life, and...
April 6, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Florida’s ‘Healthiest’ Counties are Ranked; It’s...
The annual health ranking of Florida’s 67 counties that measures such factors as smoking rates, obesity, physical inactivity and “food environment” has been released and...
March 31, 2017 / 3 min read
Is It OK to Take Expired Medications?
You’ve likely been there: You have a splitting headache, and you reach for an over-the-counter pain reliever only to notice the expiration date on the...
March 27, 2017 / 2 min read
