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...
Omega-3 Supplements Are No Substitutes for Prescribed...
Omega-3 dietary supplements containing fish oils are heavily promoted for heart health or for their anti-inflammatory qualities that can help people manage arthritis and joint...
May 31, 2016 / 3 min read
On Pins and Needles: Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy can be a serious degenerative condition that acts as a signpost for other illnesses.
May 12, 2016 / 4 min read
Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Arthritis
There is no sure way to prevent arthritis. Some causes of the disease, such as increasing age, family history and gender (arthritis is more common...
May 11, 2016 / 3 min read
One-Third of Antibiotic Prescriptions Are ‘Unnecessary,’ CDC...
Most of these unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for respiratory conditions caused by viruses – including common colds, and viral sinus and ear infections – which do...
May 4, 2016 / 2 min read
Community Health: Taking On the Obesity Epidemic
Community Health is promoting healthy eating and physical activity across South Florida -- and hopefully make a dent in the nation’s obesity epidemic.
April 19, 2016 / 3 min read
Get Into Better Shape With (a Little)...
Researchers found that a small dose of dark chocolate every day (1.4 ounces, or about a square and a half, depending on the brand) improved...
April 14, 2016 / 2 min read
Constipation: When Is It Time to Tell...
Constipation is defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week, or a hard, small stool (even if the bowels move daily).
April 7, 2016 / 3 min read
Diabetes: Find Out If You’re At Risk
On Diabetes Alert Day, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) encourages everyone to take less than five minutes and answer seven questions online.
March 22, 2016 / 2 min read
March Madness: 5 Tips for Basketball Safety
It’s March Madness and the court is calling you. However, be warned -- a pickup game can cost you more than your pride.
March 21, 2016 / 3 min read
Hospital Patient Safety: A Unified Approach
Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 13-19, encourages healthcare organizations, like Baptist Health South Florida, to highlight actions being taken to identify and address opportunities that...
March 16, 2016 / 2 min read
