March 5, 2020 by John Fernandez
Baptist Health Experts Offer Guidance, Protection...
Baptist Health South Florida featured a panel discussion Wednesday about the Coronavirus...
Roundup: New EKG Guidelines, Common Meds’ Depression...
Electrocardiograms Not Recommended for Low-Risk Patients, New Guidelines Say An electrocardiogram — commonly known as an EKG or ECG — is a test that measures...
June 15, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: Hurricane Supply Sales Tax Holiday, SPAM...
Starting today, you can stock up on most hurricane supplies without paying a sales tax. Once again, Florida state officials are providing a sales tax...
June 1, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Salmonella in Eggs, ‘Bad’ Calories and...
Investigation of Salmonella Infections Linked to Eggs Continues The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautions consumers to check egg cartons for numbers...
May 18, 2018 / 4 min read
Roundup: Second Wave of Flu?, e-Cig Regulation...
Young Children may be at Risk from Second Wave of Flu, CDC Says The flu season may have already peaked, but public health officials are...
March 30, 2018 / 3 min read
Jim Kelly’s Battle Spotlights Oral Cancer
Jim Kelly, the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and former University of Miami football standout, announced Thursday that he will once again undergo treatment for...
March 6, 2018 / 3 min read
Flu Causing Heart Attack in Some Patients
Despite a difficult season, most people experiencing this year’s flu – body aches, cough, sore throat and congestion – feel better in a week or...
February 15, 2018 / 3 min read
Flu Cases Rising at Emergency Rooms, Doctors’...
An active flu season is driving more patients to local emergency rooms and primary care offices for treatment, as Florida is one of 49 states...
February 1, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements May Not...
Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may not lower the risk of bone fractures for elder adults living independently, as previously thought, according to a...
December 29, 2017 / 4 min read
Year-End Fire and Burn Prevention Tips
The traditional Christmas tree is a gathering place for family and friends, but as the season comes to an end, make sure to keep an...
December 27, 2017 / 1 min read
Roundup: FDA to Target High-Risk, Homeopathic ‘Remedies’;...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing tougher enforcement against so-called homeopathic drugs, which are “remedies” sold over-the-counter and often marketed as a cure...
December 22, 2017 / 4 min read
