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...
Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease
Our kidneys function as our body’s filtration system. Much like a filter in a swimming pool or fish aquarium, when the kidneys stop functioning properly,...
March 8, 2018 / 2 min read
A Healthy Version of ‘Fries’: Bistro-Style Roasted...
If there’s one thing Americans expect on their plate, it’s potatoes — or, more specifically, French fries. Of the 114 pounds of potatoes consumed annually...
March 1, 2018 / 2 min read
Lumbar Stress Fractures: A Growing Trend in...
Stress fractures in one or more of the small bones that make up the lower back, or lumbar, are becoming increasingly common among adolescent and...
February 28, 2018 / 3 min read
Child Obesity Levels Still Rising — Not...
A troubling new report clears up an apparent misconception about the childhood obesity epidemic: It’s not leveling off as previous reports have indicated. In fact,...
February 27, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat, HPV Vaccinations, Heart-Healthy...
It’s Best to Focus on Quality Foods, Less on ‘Low-Carb’ or ‘Low Fat’ — Researchers Find What’s better for you if you’re trying to lose...
February 23, 2018 / 5 min read
Treating High Blood Pressure in Older Adults
New and stricter blood pressure guidelines may complicate treating older Americans for hypertension, experts have suggested. Most adults with measurements of 130 for the top...
February 22, 2018 / 3 min read
Miami Heart Study ‘May Well Have Saved...
U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman speaks bluntly, but with characteristic wryness, about his heredity. “The Goodmans,” he says, “have a history of dying early.” At...
February 19, 2018 / 3 min read
Former ‘Mr. Churrasco’ Now Savors a Healthy...
Nelson Morales, who was once known as “Mr. Churrasco” to his friends, now calls himself “the luckiest man alive.” Mr. Morales (pictured above with his...
February 14, 2018 / 3 min read
Arthritis Afflicts Younger Americans
Arthritis used to be thought of as an inevitable part of getting older. As joints and the protective structures around them age, pain develops and...
February 13, 2018 / 2 min read
Top 5 Heart Disease Myths
Many people don’t realize they have accepted misconceptions or outright myths about heart disease. And that misinformation can pose a danger to a person’s health....
February 5, 2018 / 3 min read
